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.