If we talk about the two most influential names in the world of
technology, then
bill gates and Tim Cook are definitely included in that list. On one side is
bill gates, who started the computer revolution all over the world by founding
microsoft and on the other side is Tim Cook, who took over a giant tech company like
apple after Steve Jobs and took it to new heights. Both are experts in their respective fields, but when it comes to wealth, it becomes very interesting to know who is richer among these two.
Bill Gates
Bill Gates started his career at a very young age. He laid the foundation of
microsoft in 1975 along with his friend Paul Allen. Windows operating system gave him global recognition and as the company climbed the ladder of success, Gates' wealth also kept increasing. He has been the richest person in the world for many years in a row.
Although he is now separated from the day-to-day activities of
microsoft and is completely engaged in his philanthropic work, despite this his wealth has not declined. He has maintained his wealth through his investments and now his focus is more on social service. Bill Gates' total wealth is currently estimated at more than $ 125 billion, which keeps him in the list of the richest
people in the world.
Tim Cook
On the other hand, Tim Cook has made a different place for himself in the world of technology. Although he is not the founder of
apple, after the death of Steve Jobs, he took over the reins of the company and took it to a new era. Under the leadership of Tim Cook,
apple made its place in the trillion dollar club and made products like iPhone, iPad, Mac and
apple Watch popular all over the world.
Tim Cook's wealth is mainly based on the salary, bonus and share options received from Apple. His total wealth is estimated to be around $1.9 billion by 2025, which is definitely a huge amount but much less than Bill Gates.
Who is richer?
If we compare, it is clear that
bill gates is much richer than Tim Cook. While Bill Gates' wealth keeps him in the top category of global billionaires, Tim Cook is definitely a very influential
corporate leader today, but in terms of wealth, he is still nowhere near Bill Gates.