Factories Made More Billionaires Than Apps

Forget hoodie-wearing coders in overpriced cafés — the real billionaire factory is... actual factories. That’s right. According to The Wealth Report 2025, manufacturing beat tech, finance, and even fashion in minting the world’s newest billionaires from 2014 to 2024.Max slaps Silicon Valley’s ego with cold, greasy truth while Lisa exposes how tech elites still hoard the spotlight despite being outnumbered by machine-shop moguls. Meanwhile, finance bros weep into their gold-plated Yeti mugs, and fashion billionaires strike a pose with polyester profits.Note: This project explores the new creative potential unlocked by generative AI, showcasing how a single person, in just two hours, can curate (not create, but curate) a polished podcast series. I recognize the critiques around AI-generated content and the potential for digital clutter but invite you to take a listen on your next walk or drive and see what you think. Audio is AI-generated by Google's NotebookLM. Images by Grok-3 and Magic Studio.