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Eric Yuan — full AI read

Eric Yuan — Founder & CEO, Zoom (United States) — ranks #249/635 on the Power & Influence Index (51.2). Greatest lever: Platform reach (68.0, Strong). Entrenchment 70/100; net worth $4bn.

Role
Founder & CEO, Zoom
Country
United States
Category
Tech & AI executive
Net worth / capital
$4bn
Controls
communications, AI collaboration, enterprise SaaS

Dimension read

DimensionValueStandingWhat a high vs low value means — and where Eric Yuan sits
PII Power & Influence (PII)51.2Moderate · #248/635Mid-pack. High would mean near the apex of civilizational influence; low would mean lower relative influence within this elite set.
▲ high: near the apex of civilizational influence  ·  ▼ low: lower relative influence within this elite set
Economic power Economic power62.0Moderate · #266/635Mid-pack. High would mean controls vast wealth and companies; low would mean limited economic control.
▲ high: controls vast wealth and companies  ·  ▼ low: limited economic control
Political power Political power34.0Developing · #505/635Low here — little formal political power.
▲ high: commands states, law or policy  ·  ▼ low: little formal political power
AI power AI power60.0Strong · #188/635High here — shapes or controls the trajectory of AI.
▲ high: shapes or controls the trajectory of AI  ·  ▼ low: limited sway over AI's direction
Platform reach Platform reach68.0Strong · #96/635High here — commands a vast audience or network.
▲ high: commands a vast audience or network  ·  ▼ low: limited direct reach
Institutional control Institutional control58.0Developing · #458/635Low here — limited institutional control.
▲ high: controls pivotal institutions and capital  ·  ▼ low: limited institutional control
Entrenchment / tenure Entrenchment / tenure70.0Moderate · #192/635Mid-pack. High would mean power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake); low would mean power is contingent — term-limited or contestable.
▲ high: power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake)  ·  ▼ low: power is contingent — term-limited or contestable

Strengths

  • Platform reach (68.0, Strong) — commands a vast audience or network.
  • AI power (60.0, Strong) — shapes or controls the trajectory of AI.

Risk factors

  • Significant but balanced influence with no single dominant lever.
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