10 Richest People who didn't Finish College

Richest people in world who didn’t complete college.Most of them give up with college, but that didn’t prevent them making companies and earning millions and billions of dollars 

 

Most known failed student, Bill Gates, today is one of the richest people in world,and right after him is super successful Steve Jobs.

Bill Gates is more that one decade one of the richest people in world. Son of lawyer and teacher,he enrolled in Harvard university in autumn 1973. year. Just 2 years later,he gave up from college and he founded "Microsoft" with his childhood friend Paull Allen.

At Harvard Gates was named most successful person who gave up from studies. More than 30 years ago, in 2007, he finally got honorary doctorate on that university.

 On list of most successful people, but unsuccessful students, right after Bill Gates is Steve Jobs. If he remained in school desk, probably today "Macintosh", Ipod, Iphone and Ipad would not exist. Steve jobs gave up with studies on Ridge university because of difficult financial situation. After that he founded companies "Apple", "Next Computer" and "Pixar".

At third place is Frank Lloyd Wright, most famous American architect, who spent more time on designing them then learning in them. He enrolled in University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1886. year, but he gave up after 1 year. He moved to Chicago, where he started to work with Louis Sullivan who is know as "father of modernism". After death he left more than 500 projects, including the museum of Solomon R. Guggenheim in New York.

 

After Frank Lloyd Wright there is Buckminster Fuller architect, philosopher,inventor and futurist.Something that is special with him is that he was eliminated from Harvard University two times. After that he hadn’t luck,he had problems with business and family. After that Buckminster Fuller started with mission of changing world with ideas like dimaksion houses and cars.

Fifth place is taken by James Cameron, director who was awarded with Oscar. He was born in Canada, but with family he moved to California,where he enrolled psychology studies at Fullerton University. When he gave up from studies,he married a waitress and he became truck driver. After he watched "Star Wars" he decided to become director, and we are all well aware of his epic motion picture, "Avatar".

Next on the list of richest failed students is Mark Zuckerberg.In his student room he invented most famous world social network "Facebook".First he intended this social network to Harvard students,but popularity of network spreads quickly.After that he gave up from studies and he founded company in Palo Alto.

At seventh place there is a famous actor Tom Hanks,who left studies because he wanted to train on Festival "Great Lakes theater" in Cleveland.

After him there is one more actor, Harrison Ford, who studied philosophy on Ripon College in Wisconsin, but he gave up few exam before finishing college. After that he got few small roles and he became carpenter. Almost 10 years later he got role in movie "American Graffiti" of director George Lucas. Later he got role in one more George Lucas movie,blockbuster "Star Wars".

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known as Lady Gaga, was an student of Convent of the Sacred Heart, the oldest independent girls school in Manhattan,but she gave up just one year later because she wanted to start a singing career.

Last on the list is highest paid sportsman Tiger Woods,who gave up from economy studies at Stanford university because he wanted to become professional golfer.After 2 years of studies, Tiger Woods decided to stop styding and start a sport career .Today his earning are higher than 100 millions of dollars per year.

10 Richest People in the world 2010

Wondering how far smarts and fierce drive can get you? Take a look at this year’s list of the world’s wealthiest people. You’ll find computer whizzes, fashion manufacturers, and self-made billionaires.

1. Carlos Slim Helu – This year’s wealthiest person is Mexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim Helu. His stake in America Movil rose 35% in a single year; he now owns a stake worth approximately $23 billion. Helu’s total worth is estimated at $53.5 billion, up $18.5 billion in just 12 months.

2. Bill Gates – Helu edges out Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who comes in at number two with an estimated worth of $53 billion, thanks largely to 50% growth in the price of Microsoft stock. Gates had previously held the title of world’s richest in 14 of the past 15 years.

3. Warren Buffet – Investing guru Warren Buffet has an estimated worth of $47 billion after a $10 billion jump in his stake at Berkshire Hathaway. Buffet made major investments amid the 2008 market collapse, notably in Goldman Sachs.

4. Mukesh Ambani – Leader of Reliance Industries, India’s most valuable company, Mukesh Ambani inherited his corporate stake from his father, who founded the company. Reliance has recently spent billions in acquisitions and bids for troubled foreign companies. Ambani’s pockets are said to hold approximately $29 billion in total assets.

5. Lakshmi Mital – Mital runs ArcellorMital, the world’s largest steel manufacturer. When profits fell 75% in 2009, Mital took a 12% pay cut. After the lag improved, the steel giant went up almost a third in a single year. Mital’s total worth is an estimated $28.7 billion.

6. Laurence Ellison – The self made founder of database giant Oracle has seen his company’s stock prices leap 70% in 12 months, after acquisitions of 57 companies. Those acquired include Sun Microsystems and BEA Systems. His estimated worth is $28 billion.

7. Bernard Arnault – The French fashion company head has seen a revived interest in luxury fashion propel his fortune to a purported $27.5 billion. Arnault’s LVMH is the manufacturer of Luis Vuitton, and the company is now developing Shanghai business property.

8. Eike Batista – Brazil’s richest man saw his net worth rise $19.5 billion to a total of $27 billion in a single year, backing Batista’s stated ambition of becoming the world’s richest person. Batista has made money in mining but most of his wealth comes from his oil and gas exploration company, OGX.

9. Amancio Ortega – The Spanish fashion mogul’s company has 4,500 stores in 73 countries. In addition to marketing brand names Zara and Massimo Dutti, his company has invested in commercial and apartment real estate. His total fortune is said to be worth $25 billion.

10. Karl Albrecht – The 90 year-old German owner of discount supermarket chain Aldi is estimated to be worth $23.5 billion. He and his younger brother began the company from their family grocery just after World War II.

True, many of these billionaires inherited family companies and watched them grow. However, a notable number are self-made, particularly richest Americans Warren Buffet and Bill Gates. Entrepreneurship and elbow grease is what does it, so get started.

10 Richest women in the world 2010

Christy Walton

The 54.years old with $20 billion is now the world’s richest woman. Christy Ruth Walton is the wife of late John T. Walton. After his death in June 2005, she inherited his fortune of $15.7 billion. As of March 2009, she is the 12th richest person in the Forbes World’s Billionaires, with an estimated net worth of US$17.6 billion, source Wal-Mart and First Solar. She currently resides in Jackson, Wyoming. She has one son, Lukas. Wal-Mart stake believed to be inherited by wife, Christy, and son, Luke. Fortune created by Sam Walton (d. 1992), J.C. Penney clerk who opened first discount store in Rogers, Ark. 1962. Took Wal-Mart public 1970. Spectacular growth since, but stock down 15% this year on shrinking profits. Wal-Mart still world’s largest retailer: more than 5,100 stores serving 138 million customers per week. Sales: $285 billion. Family controls 40% of Wal-Mart. Rob serves as chairman; his other siblings not active in company.

Alice Walton

Alice Louise Walton was born on October 7, 1949 in Newport; Arkansas is an American heiress to the Wal-mart fortune. She is the daughter of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton and Helen Walton, and sister of S. Robson Walton, and Jim Walton. Another brother, John T. Walton died in a 2005 plane crash. In 2009, her estimated net worth was US$18 billion, making her the richest woman in the world along with her sister-in-law Christy Walton. The 59 years old with $19.5 billion is now world’s IInd richest woman .Father Sam and Uncle James started general-store chain in Bentonville, Ark., in 1962. Today Wal-Mart is world’s largest retailer: controls more than 7,900 stores, has 2 million employees and has sales of $400 billion.

Liliane Bettencourt

Liliane Bettencourt was born 21 October 1922(1922-10-21) in Paris, France. She is a French heiress, socialite, and businesswoman. She is the principal shareholder of L’Oréal and the wealthiest woman in Europe. She created the Bettencourt Schueller Foundation, which awards the “Liliane Bettencourt Prize for Life Sciences” to a European researcher under the age of forty-five. She is the second richest person in France, behind Bernard Arnault whose wealth is estimated at US$16.5 billion, and she ranks 21st in wealthiest people in the world. Forbes magazine estimated her wealth in 2009 at US$13.4 billion. The 86 years old with $15 billion is now world’s III rd richest woman and also Europe’s wealthiest women.

Susanne Klatten

Susanne Klatten was born in Susanne Hanna Ursula Quandt on 28 April 1962 in Bad Homburg, Germany) is the daughter of Herbert and Johanna Quandt. As of 2009, she is the richest woman in Germany .She is a 46 year old German woman holding $12 billion. She is the world’s fourth richest women. After gaining a degree in business finance. Susanne Klatten worked for the advertising agency Young & Rubicam in Frankfurt from 1981 to 1983. This was followed by a course in marketing and management at the University of Buckingham, and an MBA from IMD in Lausanne specializing in advertising. She gained further business experience in London with Dresdner Bank, the Munich branch of management consultants McKinsey and the bank Reuschel & Co. Recognizing that her wealth is sometimes a problem, she often worked incognito under the name Susanne Kant. Police prevented an attempt to kidnap her in 1978.

Birgit Rausing

Dr Birgit Rausing is a Swedish art historian. Together with her three children, she inherited packaging giant Tetra Laval in January 2000 after her husband Gad Rausing’s death. As of 2007, her net worth is about $14 billion. She is in the Packaging industry in Switzerland. @ The age of 85 net worth of $11 billion world’s 5 th richest woman. With her three children, inherited packaging giant Tetra Laval in January 2000 after her husband Gad’s death. Lives in tax-haven Switzerland. Son Finn lives in Sweden, while other son, Jörn, and daughter, Kirsten, and prefer England. Tetra Laval, which recently completed acquisition of French company Sidel SA, has sales of $11 billion and an 80% share of the packaging industry

Jacqueline Mars

Jacqueline Badger Mars is the daughter of Forrest Edward Mars, Sr., and granddaughter of Frank C. Mars, founders of the giant American candy company Mars, Incorporated. With her share of the company, she is worth US$9 billion. As of March 2009 she is the 58th richest person in the world, and the 19th richest person in the United States according to Forbes; she is also the fourth richest American woman. She is twice divorced and has 3 children. She attended and was graduated from the boarding school Miss Hall’s School in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. She graduated from Bryn Mawr College in 1961.The 69 years old world’s  6 th richest woman net worth of $9.5 billion Chocolate maker, world’s largest confectionery company; then introduced malt-flavored nougat, became foundation of famous candy-bar line that includes Milky Way, Snickers, Three Musketeers. Also owns pet food operation.

Anne Cox Chambers

Anne Cox Chambers (born December 1, 1919) is a media proprietor, who is primary owner of Cox Enterprises, a privately held media empire that includes newspapers, television, radio, cable television, and other businesses. She is the daughter of James M. Cox, a newspaper publisher and 1920 Democratic Presidential nominee, and his second wife, Margaretta Parker Blair. She owns and controls her father’s business interests, through Cox Enterprises. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia for 33 years she co-owned the family company with her sister, Barbara Cox Anthony, who died on May 28, 2007. The 90 years old Atlanta women now world’s  7th richest woman with net worth of  $9 billion . Cox Communications now the third largest cable company in U.S.

Abigail Johnson

Abigail Pierrepont Johnson was in born December 19, 1961.she is an American businesswoman. Johnson is President of Fidelity Investments Personal and Workplace Investing. Fidelity is led by her father, Edward Johnson. The 47 years old world’s 8th richest woman handles the company’s board governing the investment company’s fixed-income and asset-allocation funds. She now oversees 161 funds with more than $650 billion dollars of assets. She also continues to run the firm’s retirement and retail group. Father Edward “Ned” Johnson III is Fidelity’s chief executive; has no plans of retiring.

Savitri Jindal

She is the non-executive chair of O P Jindal Group who took over the reigns of the steel and power conglomerate founded by her late husband Om Prakash in 1952.Took over as group head after he died in a helicopter crash in 2005.She recently got reelected in the assembly elections in Haryana. The 58 years old world’s 9th richest woman serves as the non-executive chairperson of steel and power conglomerate O.P. Jindal group from India Net worth of $6 billion

Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken

Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken was born in 30 June 1954; Amsterdam, She is the owner of a controlling interest in the world’s third-largest brewer; Heineken International. She is the daughter of Freddy Heineken, the Dutch industrialist, and Lucille Cummins, an American from a Kentucky family of bourbon whiskey distillers. Charlene Heineken studied law at the University of Leiden. She married Michel de Carvalho, a stockbroker, graduate of Harvard University, former film actor (as Michel Ray), and former Olympic luger she met on a ski holiday in St. Moritz, Switzerland. They reside in London, England with their five children. Upon the death of her father in 2002, she inherited a fortune estimated at three billion British pounds, making her the richest woman in the Netherlands. She sits on the board of management of Heineken, and her husband is a member of the supervisory board. The 54 years old world’s  10th richest woman manage one of the world’s great brewers Company in London  net worth of $5.5 billion with more than 170 premium brands in more than 65 countries.