The race to become the world’s first trillionaire is a topic that has fascinated people for decades. While the first billionaire milestone was achieved over a century ago, the question of who will reach the trillionaire mark continues to captivate the public’s imagination. According to a recent report from Informa Connect Academy, three individuals have emerged as the top contenders in this race: Elon Musk, Gautam Adani, and Jensen Huang.
Elon Musk, the current world’s richest person with a net worth of $251 billion, is predicted to be the first trillionaire. Informa Connect Academy forecasts that Musk will achieve this milestone in 2027, assuming his wealth continues to grow at an annual average rate of 110%. As the CEO of Tesla, Musk’s success has been driven by the company’s groundbreaking electric vehicles and its ambitious vision for the future of sustainable transportation.
Gautam Adani, founder of the Adani Group conglomerate in India, is projected to be the second trillionaire. With a recent annual growth rate of 123%, Adani could reach this milestone in 2028. The Adani Group has diverse business interests, including renewable energy, ports, and logistics, making Adani a prominent figure in India’s rapidly growing economy.
Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, is also a strong contender for trillionaire status. Over the past five years, Huang’s wealth has skyrocketed from $3 billion to over $90 billion. Informa Connect Academy predicts that if his wealth continues to grow at an average annual rate of 112%, Huang could become a trillionaire by 2028. Nvidia, a technology company specializing in graphics processing units (GPUs), has experienced significant success in areas such as gaming, artificial intelligence, and data centers.
The report also highlights other potential trillionaires in the near future. Prajogo Pangestu, founder of the Indonesian energy and mining conglomerate Barito Pacific, is predicted to reach trillionaire status by 2028. Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH, the luxury goods conglomerate, and Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, formerly known as Facebook, are expected to become trillionaires in 2030.
Interestingly, some notable billionaires who might be considered strong candidates for trillionaire status are not in the top 10 list. Jeff Bezos, the world’s second richest person, with a net worth of $200 billion, is projected to become a trillionaire in 2036. Larry Page and Sergey Brin, the founders of Google, are also expected to wait until 2036 to reach trillionaire status, although advancements in artificial intelligence could potentially accelerate their rise.
While predictions about the first trillionaire have been made for years, the momentum behind individuals like Musk, Adani, and Huang suggests that this milestone could be achieved within the next decade. However, it is important to note that stock market volatility and other factors may impact the growth of their wealth in the coming years. Nonetheless, the prospect of a trillionaire serves as a testament to the incredible wealth creation and economic growth witnessed in the modern era.
