Susan Dell & Michael Dell-$27.5 Billion
Michael Dell is the owner and founder of one of the world’s leading technology infrastructure firms, Dell Technologies. He is also the world’s 24th richest person. Interestingly, Dell began as an unofficial business selling upgrade kits for personal computers. Susan Dell, his wife whom he married in 1989, is also a philanthropist. They collaborated to establish the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, which works to enhance the lives of people and children living in urban poverty. Although they began the program in 1999, it is still going strong and serves the needs of individuals who are impoverished.
Astrid Menks & Warren Buffet-$105.2 Billion
Warren Buffet, the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, is regarded as one of the world’s most successful individuals, ranking ninth on the list of the world’s wealthiest people. After graduating from Columbia Business School, he bought Berkshire Hathaway, a textile manufacturing company, and is currently its largest stakeholder. Warren is married to Astrid Menks, who previously worked as a cocktail waiter. Warren was captivated with her compassionate demeanor, which drew her closer to him, and Buffet continued to meet Astrid while still married to his first wife, Susan Thompson.