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We all work hard to earn a living. Most people earn in rupees or lakhs but there are some exceptional people who are paid in crores — brilliant geniuses whose worth to the corporate sector is astronomically high. One such person is Alex Karp. There is one currently working CEO in the world making a daily sum of $6.1 billion (around Rs 57800 crore) equating to around ₹1.56 crore a day. The name of this CEO is Alex Karp and he resides in the USA. He is the co-founder and CEO of a technology company called Palantir Technologies. A report from The New York Times asserts that Alex Karp was the highest-paid CEO in the world in 2024 a claim supported by several other sources as well. Even in 2025 he is still one of the highest-paid CEOs in the world. A CEOs compensation package is typically in the form of some type of cash salary stock awards options and a number of other inducements. Alex Karps real name is Alexander Karp. He is a visionary who has made a remarkable mark on technology. In his role as CEO of a data analytics firm he has completely changed the way data-driven decision-making happens in government and private enterprise. His style of leadership philosophical roots way of life and technological insights have made him one of the most discussed figures in the tech industry. According to Forbes Real-Time Net Worth Alexander Karps net worth is estimated at $12.2 billion. He holds the 361st position on the Forbes World’s Billionaires List: The Richest in 2025.  Karp earned a B.A. from Haverford College a J.D. from Stanford Law School and a Ph.D. from Goethe University in Frankfurt Germany. He was born on October 2 1967 in New York. With a father who was a doctor and a mother who was an artist Alex Karp had a constant balance of intellectual rigor and creativity. He graduated with a degree in philosophy from Haverford College and his strong interest in philosophy was one of the major influences on his career and his leadership style. After attending Haverford Alex Karp went to Stanford University for law school and then earned a PhD in philosophy at the University of Frankfurt. At first sight such a more academic than practical trajectory for a think entrepreneur might seem uncharacteristic but for Karp it provided a substantial foundation for him. Karps educational path provided him unique form of thinking and unconventional thinking that enabled him to leverage his greatest strength. In 2003 Alex Karp co-founded Palantir Technologies with Peter Thiel and three others. The company borrowed its name from Palantíri — the Seeing Stones of The Lord of the Rings which represent foresight and high-quality insight. Alex Karp is known for his simplicity and unconventional lifestyle which stands in stark contrast to the typical glitz and glamour associated with billionaires. Despite his understated way of living he owns several high-value properties which he fondly refers to as “cross-country ski huts.” In a 2024 interview with The New York Times Karp revealed that he owns 10 homes in scenic mountainous regions such as Alaska Vermont Norway and New Hampshire. These homes are used as retreats for skiing and getting outdoors. While the huts seem unassuming namesake-wise they are relatively valued at millions of dollars in some of the worlds best spots.