What makes the most influential man in the US admired, loved, or even followed on Twitter or Facebook? Why does the public care what Tim Tebow has to say (besides the proven fact that he’s probably the most popular reserve quarterbacks)? Here are seven of the most influential men on the planet.
1. Bill Gates -(Microsoft Founder and Philanthropist) – It’s no secret that Gates has given away millions to support charitable causes on behalf of his organization, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It wasn’t charity work that made Gates probably the most influential people in the US. His net worth is $81.30 billion, but what made him influential was his ability to not feel snug with success. He offers solutions to the problems of third world countries.
2. Steven Spielberg (Filmmaker) – This acclaimed film veteran has taken the top spot as probably the most influential men in the celebrity world. With an approval rating of 47 percent, Americans believe Spielberg has some clout. Spielberg was influential because of his ability to look at pain, human needs, and write compelling stories. He is also probably the most successful filmmakers in the business.
3. Paul Graham (Partner at Y Combinator) – This savvy entrepreneur is among the best at knowing when a startup has the potential to make millions and lead to a successful business. He has helped fund around 700 startups, with a total net worth of $30 billion. Sharing seed funding through his technology accelerator, he helped make Reddit, Airbnb, and Dropbox a household name. He has also encouraged startups in a tight economy.
4. Tim Tebow (Football Player) – Considered influential by the public, Tebow became a role model for his “clean life”. His public religious values also made him influential. He has 2.2 million followers on Twitter. He has also become a role model for younger fans.
5. Phil Knightt (Founder of Nike) – He is the one who created the swoosh at Nike. He founded Nike, but he also creates products that last. Valued at $18.7 billion, Knight has been known to help sports teams. He is also the owner of a film company, Laika, the company that produces Coraline.
6. Bill Clinton (Former President) – He is possibly the only president who was approximately impeached who is still influential. The 42nd president and the third youngest president, Clinton lowered the tax rate for 90 percent of small businesses. Supporting gay rights, Clinton allowed military men and ladies to serve without disclosing sexual orientation. Clinton is known for supporting AIDS research.
7.Stephen Hawking – (Physicist) He helped introduce the “Black Hole” theory to thousands of individuals. Considered a genius, many do not know Hawking has written a kids’s book. He wrote the laws about black holes. He continues to research and write articles for many publications.
