This Is How Much Money The Wealthiest Person In Each State Makes

Jonathan Nelson, Rhode Island

Nelson's $1.8 billion net worth is thanks to the private equity industry. He is the founder and CEO of Providence Equity Partners, which he started in 1989. He invests in more than 180 companies, from media to communications to education. His biggest names are Hulu and the Ironman Triathlon.

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