James Goodnight (#228)
Ninety-five percent of my assets drive out the gate every evening. It's my job to maintain a work environment that keeps those people coming back every morning.
- $ 13 B
- Software
- United States
- M
- 83 Years
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About Me
James Goodnight cofounded the analytics software firm SAS in 1976 with John Sall, whom he met while a PhD student at North Carolina State University. Goodnight has been at the helm since the company's inception, when it developed software to analyze agricultural data. SAS products are used by more than 80,800 organizations around the world; 2022 revenues were more than $3 billion. Goodnight and Sall, who is also a billionaire, founded private school Cary Academy together and co-own a country club and a hotel.
Achievements
Career Highlights
A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped James Goodnight’s rise and global influence.
Wealth Growth
Net Worth Growth Over Time
Tracking James Goodnight’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.
Current Net Worth: $13.3B
(May 4, 2026)
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