With $255B, this Google co-founder is now world's 2nd-richest person
What's the story
Google co-founder Larry Page has overtaken Oracle's Larry Ellison to become the world's second-richest person. His current net worth is estimated at $255 billion, according to Forbes. The massive increase in his wealth comes from a single-day gain of $8.7 billion after Alphabet's stock price surged due to excitement over Google's new Gemini 3 AI model.
Wealth growth
Page's wealth has increased fivefold since 2020
Page's wealth has skyrocketed five times since 2020, mainly due to his stake in Alphabet. The company's stock has jumped an impressive 67% over the past year, with investors showing strong interest in AI. This trend not only highlights Page's individual success but also indicates how AI is transforming the tech and financial landscape.
Tech shifts
Sergey Brin surpasses Jeff Bezos in wealth rankings
In another major shift, Page's fellow Google co-founder Sergey Brin has become the fourth richest person in the world with a net worth of $236.4 billion. He has surpassed Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in this ranking. Meanwhile, Oracle's Larry Ellison has slipped down the list as his company's shares have fallen significantly, showing how quickly fortunes can change with tech trends.