Weili Dai

Weili Dai

Weili Dai (#1050)

Most of the time, at best, I find that people follow their enthusiasms until they run out. Passion is a very different thing. Following your passion means a willingness to give everything you have every day.

  • $ 4 B
  • Semiconductors
  • United States
  • F
  • 64 Years

About Me

Weili Dai cofounded semiconductor company Marvell Technology with her husband, Sehat Sutardja, in 1995. Dai was president of the company until she and Sutardja were forced out in 2016 amid an internal accounting investigation. No evidence of fraud was found in the Marvell accounting investigation. The couple moved to Las Vegas in 2017 and have been investing in real estate and technology; Sutarjda died in 2024. Dai cofounded AI startup MeetKai in 2018, and semiconductor packaging company Silicon Box in 2021.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

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

  • #1285   Billionaires (2026)
  • #34   World's Richest Self-Made Women (2025)
  • #14   America's Richest Self-Made Women (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

Current Net Worth: $4.1B (May 4, 2026)