ELON MUSK, NET WORTH—$20 BILLION

Tech innovator and billionaire Elon Musk is known for many things, including the many polarizing positions he broadcasts on Twitter. Indeed, the man can be cantankerous on social media, but he arguably makes a good case for his positions for the most part. As many will know, Elon founded SpaceX and Tesla, two companies that are at the forefront of technology and innovation.

Musk’s two companies have made more than a few investments that are seen to be helpful to the environment in the long run. With that in mind, we’re counting Elon as an overall good for the world’s well-being. In 2020, Musk has added $140 billion to his net worth, making his previous net worth jump from $27 billion to a whopping $170 billion. That was good enough to boost him dozens of spots up in the billionaire ranks, as he surged past Bill Gates to claim second place in November.