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Gordon Moore

Is Gordon Moore A-List?

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YesGordon Moore is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.

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Reached A-list in 1990

Intel's Market Dominance

Ranking Timeline

1957C$0.1M

Founds Fairchild Semiconductor

Co-founded Fairchild Semiconductor, marking his entry into the business world.

1965B$1M+$0.9M

Moore's Law Articulated

Publishes his observation that the number of transistors on a chip will double every year.

1968B$5M+$4M

Founds Intel Corporation

Co-founded Intel, which became a dominant force in the semiconductor industry.

1990A$1B+$995M

Intel's Market Dominance

Intel becomes the world's largest and most profitable chip maker; Moore's net worth skyrockets.

2000A$5B+$4B

Chairman Emeritus

Steps down as CEO, remaining chairman emeritus; net worth continues to rise with Intel's success.

2023A$7B+$2B

Death and Legacy

Gordon Moore dies, leaving behind a legacy as a tech pioneer and philanthropist. His fortune is passed down.

2026A$7B

Lasting Tech Impact

Moore's law continues to influence the semiconductor industry, and his philanthropic efforts live on through the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.

Last updated: February 25, 2026