Forbes has released its annual list of the wealthiest people in the world.
Somewhat unsurprisingly, many of the people appearing on Forbes' list made their fortunes by pursuing careers in tech.
Thanks in part to the tech boom, the state of California now has 131 people with a net worth of at least $1 billion.
We've rounded up the 15 wealthiest people in tech, but you can see the rest of the list at Forbes.
15. Shiv Nadar is the cofounder of the HCL Group.
Global rank: 66
Net worth: $14.8 billion
Age: 69
Source of wealth: information technology
Source: Forbes
14. Robin Li is the founder and CEO of Baidu.
Global rank: 62
Net worth: $15.3 billion
Age: 46
Source: internet search
Source: Forbes
13. Ma Huateng is the chairman and CEO of Tencent.
Global rank: 56
Net worth: $16.1 billion
Age: 43
Source: internet media
Source: Forbes
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