Is Linus Torvalds A-List?
YesA
Yes — Linus Torvalds is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 2015
Continued Open Source Work
Ranking Timeline
1991D$0.001M
Linux Kernel Development
Starts developing the Linux kernel as a student.
1994C▲$0.1M+$0.099M
Linux Gains Popularity
Linux starts gaining traction in the open-source community.
2005B▲$1M+$0.9M
Git Version Control System
Creates the Git version control system.
2010B$10M+$9M
Linux Foundation
Increasing prominence of Linux in enterprise.
2015A▲$50M+$40M
Continued Open Source Work
Maintains leadership in Linux development.
2020A$150M+$100M
Linux Runs The World
Dominance of Linux across many industries.
2024A$200M+$50M
Open Source Pioneer
Continues to shape the future of computing.
Last updated: February 23, 2026