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,
