Michael Dell
Dell TechnologiesWarren Buffett
Berkshire HathawayMichael Dell is $85B richer
| Michael Dell | Warren Buffett | |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Technologies | Companies | Berkshire Hathaway |
| American | Nationality | American |
| February 23, 1965 | Born | August 30, 1930 |
| University of Texas at Austin (dropped out) | Education | University of Nebraska (BS); Columbia University (MS, Economics) |
| 320.8K yr | Years to Earn at $60K/yr | 202.8K yr |
| 3,080 | Private Jets ($75M each) | 1,946 |
| 9,240 | Private Islands ($25M each) | 5,840 |
Michael Dell
Michael Dell revolutionized the PC industry by pioneering a direct-to-consumer sales model.
Dell started selling newspaper subscriptions at age 12.
Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett, the "Oracle of Omaha," is the most successful investor in history.
Buffett bought his first stock - Cities Service Preferred - at age 11 for $38 per share.
Michael Dell leads at $231B vs Warren Buffett at $146B - a $85B gap. At $1,000/day, Michael Dell would need 632.4K years to spend it all, while Warren Buffett would need 399.7K years.
Michael Dell earned their fortune through Dell Technologies, while Warren Buffett built their wealth via Berkshire Hathaway. Together, their combined net worth of $377B could fund entire national budgets for years.
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