Amos Hostetter Jr

Amos Hostetter Jr

Amos Hostetter Jr (#1106)

  • $ 4 B
  • Cable television
  • United States
  • M
  • 89 Years

About Me

Amos Hostetter Jr. made a fortune in the 1990s as cable TV pioneer and now is most active in philanthropy. He set out with an MBA and $1,500 in the 1960s to invest in a cable TV company that eventually became Continental Cablevision. He sold it to US West for $11 billion in 1996. His family's Barr Foundation has donated more than $1.7 billion to support the arts and education and to fight climate change. Hostetter also runs Pilot House Ventures, an early-stage investment firm.
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Career Highlights

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  • #1108   Billionaires (2026)
  • #382   Forbes 400 (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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Current Net Worth: $3.9B (May 4, 2026)