#14: Google’s Eric Schmidt and Wendy Schmidt
The story of this interior designer turned investor and philanthropist is intertwined with that of her husband, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, in a partnership that has endured since 1980. Together, they’ve woven a tapestry of philanthropy, founding organizations that serve as vehicles for their noble causes.
At the helm of the Schmidt Family Foundation, Wendy continues to steer their philanthropic ship, championing their mission. Meanwhile, after a storied tenure that included service on the board of Alphabet, Eric Schmidt charted a course into retirement as a technical advisor in 2020, all while maintaining an impressive net worth of $18.5 billion.