Niraj Shah

Niraj Shah

Niraj Shah (#3330)

  • $ 1 B
  • online retail
  • United States
  • M
  • 52 Years

About Me

Niraj Shah is cofounder and CEO of online home goods retailer Wayfair. He started the business in 2002 with Steve Conine, who is also a billionaire. The two met as high school students at a program at Cornell University. Shah and Conine ended up living in the same dorm their freshman year at Cornell and became good friends. Wayfair, which now offers more than 18 million products, generated $14 billion in net revenue in 2020, up 55% from the previous year. Shah joined the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston in 2017.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Niraj Shah’s rise and global influence.

  • #3017   Billionaires (2026)
  • #340   Forbes 400 (2021)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Niraj Shah’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $1.0B (May 4, 2026)