Billionaires Born in Portland

Ranked by recorded net worth, using documented birthplaces.

RichGeo records 5 people for Portland by birthplace. 1 have reported or estimated net worth of at least $1 billion.

5
People recorded
1
Net worth of $1B or more
$40.8B
Combined recorded net worth

Billionaires and Business LeadersBy net worth

  1. 1Phil KnightAmerican billionaire and co-founder of Nike$40.8B
  2. 2Ray DolbyPublic company founderAmerican engineer and inventor of the Dolby noise reduction system (1933-2013)Undisclosed
  3. 3Alfred E. MannPublic company founderAmerican businessmanUndisclosed
  4. 4Chris DeWolfeTech founderAmerican businessmanUndisclosed
  5. 5Bill BowermanPublic company founderAmerican runner, track and field coach, and businessman (1911–1999)Undisclosed

Technology Sectors

Internet and Software 1Web 1.0 and the Early Internet 1Web 2.0 and Internet Platforms 1

Leading IndustriesBy associated people

clothing industry2
retail2
industry2
film industry1
audio signal processing1
biotechnology1
Internet1
video game industry1

Companies Headquartered Here

  1. 1Oregon Tool, Inc.1
  2. 2Portland Trail Blazers1
  3. 3Fullbright1

Wealth figures are in U.S. dollars and use the latest available estimate for each person. Read the methodology and sources.