Is Jerry Yang A-List?
YesA
Yes — Jerry Yang is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 2000
Dot-Com Boom
Ranking Timeline
1995C$1M
Yahoo! Co-founded
Co-founds Yahoo! Inc., revolutionizing internet access.
2000A▲▲$1B+$999M
Dot-Com Boom
Leads Yahoo! through the dot-com boom, accumulating substantial wealth.
2007A$2B+$1B
Microsoft Acquisition Offer
Turns down Microsoft's acquisition offer, impacting Yahoo!'s trajectory.
2012A$2.5B+$500M
Leaves Yahoo! Inc.
Leaves Yahoo! Inc. after a period of declining performance.
2012A$2.6B+$100M
AME Cloud Ventures
Co-founds AME Cloud Ventures, investing in tech startups.
2026A$3.1B+$500M
Venture Capitalist
Continues investing in and mentoring tech startups through AME Cloud Ventures, maintaining billionaire status.
Last updated: February 25, 2026