Steve Ballmer, the former CEO of Microsoft and current owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, has seen a dramatic rise in his wealth since stepping down from the tech giant in 2014. Over the past decade, his net worth has surged by nearly 600%, a leap that has positioned him as one of the wealthiest individuals on the planet.
Ballmer, who joined Microsoft in 1980 with a modest salary of $50,000, took the helm as CEO in 2000, succeeding his close friend Bill Gates. During his tenure, Microsoft's revenue more than tripled, despite some high-profile missteps, like underestimating the potential of Apple's iPhone.
