Ali Ghodsi (#766)
I grew up in a war. If you're seeing people die on the streets as a kid, you know anything can change at any given time.
- $ 6 B
- Data analytics
- Sweden
- M
- 47 Years
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About Me
Ali Ghodsi is cofounder and CEO of software startup Databricks, which private investors valued at $134 billion in February. After a career in academia, Ghodsi cofounded Databricks with six UC Berkeley academics who built the popular analytics engine Apache Spark. Databricks is built on top of Spark and uses AI to power, in Ghodsi's words, a "data lakehouse" that helps companies store and utilize their data. Ghodsi was tapped to lead Databricks in 2016 amid company struggles to generate revenue; initially, he had joined in 2013 as a part-time engineer. The first-time CEO orchestrated a turnaround after revamping Databricks' leadership and product offerings.
Achievements
Career Highlights
A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Ali Ghodsi’s rise and global influence.
Wealth Growth
Net Worth Growth Over Time
Tracking Ali Ghodsi’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.
Current Net Worth: $5.5B
(May 4, 2026)
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