Is Anousheh Ansari A-List?
NoB
No — Anousheh Ansari is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2006
Space Tourist
Lost A-list status in 2006
Dropped to B tier — Prodea Systems Co-founder
Ranking Timeline
1993C$1M
Telecom Technologies Co-founder
Co-founds Telecom Technologies.
2001B▲$10M+$9M
Telecom Technologies Acquired
Company acquired, increasing net worth.
2006A▲$20M+$10M
Space Tourist
First Iranian in space, gaining global fame.
2006B▼$25M+$5M
Prodea Systems Co-founder
Co-founds Prodea Systems, focusing on IoT.
2010B$50M+$25M
Business and Tech Advocate
Continues business ventures and advocating for STEM.
2026B$70M+$20M
Successful Entrepreneur & Advocate
Continues as a successful entrepreneur and advocate.
Last updated: February 25, 2026