Forbes' Most Powerful People In Business 2014

BANGALORE: They are the most powerful people. There are some prominent personalities in this world who have contributed a lot to their nation’s wealth and success. Although, these personalities do not need any description and their name itself is their definition.

However, these people are leading the world’s race but power is not only about having the liberty to act according to one’s believes and comfort, it also comes with an added responsibility of making right and important decisions. Here is the list of top 8 personalities of business who proved they are lot more influential than being powerful tycoons as compiled by Yahoo.com.

1. Bill Gates- Microsoft

Bill Gates is one of the best-known entrepreneurs of the personal computer revolution, what today people know as Microsoft. With a whooping net worth of $82.2 billion, Gates is ranked 7th in Forbes List. Gates is using his billion worth to fight major challenges. With his Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, he has given away over $30 billion up till now.

His post-Microsoft mission includes eliminating many infectious and deadly diseases: By his own estimates, that would save life of above 8 million people by 2020. But Gates’ philanthropic endeavors don’t stop there: he continues to persuade his peers to sign the "Giving Pledge," promising to give away half their wealth or more for charitable causes. After getting influenced by him, 23 other tycoons signed the Giving Pledge in 2012, pushing the total to 92.

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