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Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba and onetime KFC reject.
Forbes released $4, revealing the 400 wealthiest people in the US.
It's not just a list of privilege; it's a story of opportunity. Many of these mega successes started with limited means.
Just ask Jan Koum, the WhatsApp founder $4. After selling his company to Facebook $4, $4, Forbes estimates.
Then there's Larry Ellison, who worked eight years of odd jobs before founding Oracle. $4, making a $9 billion jump in net worth from 2013.
It's not only an American Dream. Several international entrepreneurs have had similarly meteoric rises. Talk to Alibaba founder Jack Ma, who started his career as an English teacher and $4.
These rags-to-riches stories remind us that through determination, grit, and a bit of luck anyone can overcome their circumstances and achieve extraordinary success.
Vivian Giang contributed research to this article.