Forbes released two lists highlighting self-made Americans, ranking 250 individuals and 250 historical figures. The rankings are based on a 'Self-Made Score' measuring financial success, obstacles overcome, and long-term impact. Three Boston-area billionaires made the list: Noubar Afeyan, Bill Cummings, and Herb Chambers. Historical figures with Boston ties include Benjamin Franklin and Babe Ruth. The rankings utilized over a century of archives, reporter input, AI tools, and expert judges to determine scores.
"Noubar Afeyan, ranked No. 27, is the founder and CEO of Flagship Pioneering and chairman of Moderna. He fled the Lebanese Civil War and has a net worth of $1.9 billion."
"Bill Cummings, ranked No. 115, founded Cummings Properties in 1970, creating a major commercial real estate firm. He is also a significant philanthropist through the Cummings Foundation."
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