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Forbes Names Bill Gates, Musk Among 250 Greatest Builders

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 2:17 AM UTC · How we work

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Forbes announced a list of the United States’ 250 greatest builders to mark the nation’s 250th birthday.
The list honors architects, developers, investors and entrepreneurs who shaped America’s physical and financial landscape.
Bill Gates and Elon Musk are among those featured on the Forbes 250 greatest builders list.
Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Oprah, Steven Spielberg and Warren Buffett also appear on the list.

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Forbes announced a list of the United States’ 250 greatest builders to mark the nation’s 250th birthday.
The list honors architects, developers, investors and entrepreneurs who shaped America’s physical and financial landscape.
Bill Gates and Elon Musk are among those featured on the Forbes 250 greatest builders list.
Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Oprah, Steven Spielberg and Warren Buffett also appear on the list.