Bill Gates, who topped Forbes' richest list in 2000 with a net worth of $60 billion, has seen his fortune rise to $105 billion, placing him 15th today. Despite the rise of new billionaires, Gates remains a resilient figure among the wealth elite, showcasing the ever-evolving landscape of wealth accumulation in the technology sector. His journey represents how older wealth can still contend in a market filled with fast-rising tech innovators.