Unique Info: Known for purchasing one of the most expensive homes in London, Hourieh started as a refugee at 17 and built her fortune in real estate investments.
9. Manny Mashouf
Net Worth: $1.3 billion
Source of Wealth: Fashion (Founder of Bebe Stores)
Residence: United States
Life Journey: Having studied political science, Manny managed a restaurant before establishing the women’s fashion brand Bebe, which took the world by storm.
8. Isaac Larian
Net Worth: $1.5 billion
Source of Wealth: Toys (Founder of MGA Entertainment)
Location: California, USA
Story: After immigrating to the United States with just $750 in
Did You Know? Phil Knight co-founded Nike, at the time Blue Ribbon Sports, in 1964. Today, even though he has stepped away from most daily operations, he continues to be one of the company’s major shareholders and advises on the strategic direction for branding. Interestingly, his son Travis Knight is a well-known animator and movie director.
9. Steve Ballmer
Net Worth: $95.3 Billion
Source of Wealth: Microsoft
Residence: Hunts Point, Washington
Company: Former CEO of Microsoft, owner of Los Angeles Clippers
Did You Know? Since retiring as CEO of Microsoft, Ballmer purchased the Los Angeles Clippers in 2014. With his high-energy and animated personality, Ballmer has devoted much of his retirement to philanthropic efforts,
