A new ranking lists founders by the wealth they have created for others rather than their ownership. This 'Anti-Forbes List' totals $18.31 trillion generated by 28 founders, with calculations based on shareholder value minus the founders’ current net worth.
The Anti-Forbes List was inspired by Jeff Bezos's idea of ranking individuals based on their wealth generation for others rather than their personal wealth. This novel metric addresses how much wealth founders have built through their companies for employees, shareholders, and stakeholders while considering their net worth.
The list ranks founders based on shareholder wealth created beyond Treasury bill returns, subtracting the founder's retained wealth. The underlying methodology uses established financial baselines to provide a clear picture of wealth creation attributed by each founder's stake in their company.
The latest update of the list shows a total of $18.31 trillion created for others by 28 founders as of July 2026. It reflects both positive and negative impacts, with multiple entries indicating companies that have destroyed shareholder wealth post-IPO.
This ranking presents an alternative perspective on evaluating wealth by focusing on the broader economic impact of founders' companies. It invites discussion on the responsibilities and roles of entrepreneurs in wealth creation within societies.
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A new ranking lists founders by the wealth they have created for others rather than their ownership. This 'Anti-Forbes List' totals $18.31 trillion generated by 28 founders, with calculations based on shareholder value minus the founders’ current net worth.