2. Victor Pinchuk – Net Worth: $3.2 Billion
This 53 year old self made Ukrainian billionaire is married and has four children. He is the first Ukrainian billionaire to sign Warren Buffet’s Giving Pledge. He made his first fortune with Interpipe, supplying pipes for huge energy customers like Rosneft and Gazprom. Speaking with Forbes, he said, “Philanthropy is a very important part of my life. In the 21st century, to be seen as a contemporary businessman, solving global problems is as important as making profits.” He is indeed an entrepreneur with a heart.
1. Rinat Akhmetov – Net Worth: $12.7 Billion
This 47 year old billionaire is currently the richest man in Ukraine. His father was a coal miner. He began by buying mining assets in Ukraine’s 1990s privatization.
The above-mentioned billionaires are resilient and hard-working. They are an inspiration to millions of budding entrepreneurs all over the world.
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