These Billionaires Started From Nothing And Made Enormous Fortunes
These seven billionaires literally took themselves from slums, factories, and the street to the highest levels of fortune, success and power.
Amy Lamare is a Los Angeles-based writer covering business, technology, entertainment, philanthropy, and pop culture. You can find her other work at Los Angeles Magazine, Your Tango, Thinknum Media, Nicki Swift, and Heavy among other publications. Follow her on Facebook. Amy's favorite self-made billionaire is Sara Blakely.