Eric Schmidt

Eric Schmidt

Eric Schmidt (#57)

If you focus on your competition, you will never deliver anything truly innovative.

  • $ 35 B
  • Google
  • United States
  • M
  • 70 Years

About Me

Eric Schmidt left the board of Google parent company Alphabet in June 2019 after 18 years; he stayed on as a technical advisor until February 2020. Schmidt was Google's CEO from 2001 to 2011; prior to that he had stints as CEO of Novell and chief technology officer at Sun Microsystems. He co-founded Innovation Endeavors, a venture capital firm that has invested in Uber, SoFi, and Zymergen, among others. In May 2015, his family's investment vehicle bought a 20% stake in hedge fund firm D.E. Shaw & Co. for an undisclosed price.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Eric Schmidt’s rise and global influence.

  • #36   Forbes 400 (2025)
  • #82   Billionaires (2025)
  • #22   Richest In Tech (2017)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Eric Schmidt’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $35.1B (February 5, 2026)