Carl Icahn
Net Worth: $10.5 billion
Profession: He’s an American financier, corporate raider, and private equity investor.
How He Got Rich: As one of the richest people in New York City, Icahn stacked up his fortune by staging corporate buyouts in the 1980s.
Cool Facts: He dropped out of New York University, and in 2001, he was named Guardian Angel Man of the Year for his many contributions to charity.
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