California Billionaires Make Forbes' 2018 List

According to Forbes, Bezos is that the first centi-billionaire at the highest of the list, meaning he features a fortune of over a $100 billion.

In 2018, Forbes released its annual list of the world's billionaires, and California was prominently represented. The state is home to numerous tech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and business moguls who have amassed vast fortunes. Some of the notable billionaires from California who made the list in 2018 include:

1. **Mark Zuckerberg** - Co-founder and CEO of Facebook. Zuckerberg, who started Facebook in his Harvard University dorm room, has become one of the youngest self-made billionaires in history.

2. **Larry Ellison** - Co-founder of Oracle Corporation, a multinational computer technology company. Ellison has been a prominent figure in the tech industry for decades and has a significant real estate portfolio, including properties in California.

3. **Larry Page** and **Sergey Brin** - Co-founders of Google (now Alphabet Inc.). Both Page and Brin have been instrumental in shaping the internet landscape and have diversified their investments in various industries.

4. **Elon Musk** - CEO and lead designer of SpaceX, CEO and product architect of Tesla, Inc., and founder of companies like Neuralink and The Boring Company. Musk is known for his ambitious projects and innovative approach to business.

5. **Dustin Moskovitz** - Co-founder of Facebook and co-founder and CEO of Asana, a work management platform. Moskovitz is one of the youngest billionaires on the list and has been actively involved in philanthropic efforts.

6. **Jan Koum** - Co-founder of WhatsApp, a popular messaging app acquired by Facebook in 2014. Koum's success with WhatsApp has contributed to his billionaire status.

7. **Brian Chesky** - Co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, a platform that allows people to rent out their properties to travelers. Chesky has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing the hospitality industry.

These are just a few examples of the California billionaires who made Forbes' 2018 list. The state's thriving tech ecosystem, combined with its vibrant entrepreneurial culture, has been a driving force behind the success of many of its billionaires.