#5: California — Mark Zuckerberg
Net Worth $189 billion
Mark Zuckerberg co-founded Facebook from his Harvard dorm room, turning a simple social networking site into one of the most powerful tech companies in the world. As Meta’s CEO, he expanded into acquisitions like Instagram and WhatsApp, building a massive global platform that transformed communication and digital advertising.

In recent years, Zuckerberg has focused heavily on the future of Meta, especially virtual reality and the metaverse. While still leading the company, he balances that role with philanthropy through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. His long-term vision continues to center on shaping how people connect online.
