Steve Ballmer's Journey
The milestones that built the fortune — from the early days to an estimated $133.24B today.
| Year | Milestone | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Joined Microsoft | Became Microsoft's first business manager and 30th employee. |
| 2000 | Became CEO | Succeeded Bill Gates as Microsoft's chief executive. |
| 2014 | Stepped down as CEO | Retired as Microsoft CEO, succeeded by Satya Nadella. |
| 2014 | Bought the LA Clippers | Purchased the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers for $2 billion. |
| Today | Ranked #10 in the world | Steve's net worth is an estimated $133.24B, updated in real time from public holdings. |
Milestones are drawn from widely-reported public history. Dates reflect well-documented events; net worth is a real-time estimate.