Remember when Bill Gates became the first person to hit $100 billion in net worth? That was in 1999, right after Microsoft went all “we own your computer.” He celebrated by probably buying a new hard drive or something.
But then the dot-com bubble burst, Microsoft got into antitrust troubles, and his wealth took a hit. He bounced back, but never quite reached the peak again. And honestly? He didn’t seem to care.
He’s been spotted at Burger King, wearing dad jeans, and reading books about climate change. He’s the relatable billionaire—if you ignore the private jet and the mansion with a trampoline room.
