Billionaire Status Debate

Commenters repeatedly emphasize that the discussed individual is extremely wealthy, often a billionaire with hundreds of millions or billions in net worth, downplaying any financial losses or sympathy for setbacks.

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Sample Comments

mensetmanusman Nov 17, 2023 View on HN

He could have been a billionaire.

wes_walke Jul 28, 2023 View on HN

The guy made millions of dollars. I'd say it was very worthwhile for him.

mylons Sep 17, 2019 View on HN

he's cashed out hundreds of millions. maybe his ego is taking a hit, but that's about it.

atonse Aug 19, 2025 View on HN

This guy knows how to billionaire.

gramakri Aug 23, 2019 View on HN

The wikipedia article says he was a millionaire.

enraged_camel Sep 25, 2014 View on HN

Doubtful. The dude has a net worth of $1.5 billion. He would have made back the $22 million as interest from his investments within a matter of weeks.

redthrowaway Dec 17, 2011 View on HN

He's got a few billion in the bank, so I'm guessing not.

aliswe Nov 24, 2022 View on HN

Isn't this guy a billionaire himself?

drblastoff Jan 24, 2023 View on HN

Looked him up, it says he kept $7.9B for himself.

pcl Aug 3, 2024 View on HN

Wow, that’s an insane fact. Right now, the internet says he’s got $232 billion. So he could lose $231.9 billion and still be really really rich.