Jeff Greene

Jeff Greene (#391)

I was once part of the 99%. I never thought I'd ever be part of the 1% but just the fact that I could try to achieve that was motivating. That's what this country is about.

$ 9 B
Real estate, investments
United States
M
71 Years

About Me

Jeff Greene became a billionaire by buying credit default swaps on subprime mortgage-backed bonds as the housing market crashed. Most of his fortune is now held in real estate in Los Angeles and South Florida, plus equities and other investments. Greene spent over $30 million in the summer of 2018 trying unsuccessfully to win the Democratic primary for governor of Florida. To pay for college, he relied on scholarships, loans and part-time jobs; he taught Hebrew 3 days a week and checked IDs outside the gym and library. He paid his way through Harvard Business School by traveling the country selling circus tickets. He bought his first house as an MBA student and rented out rooms. He had 18 properties at graduation.

Achievements

Career Highlights

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

#392 Billionaires (2026)
#146 Forbes 400 (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

Current Net Worth: $9.0B (May 4, 2026)