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Michael Dell — Founder, Chairman & CEO of Dell Technologies (United States) — ranks #42/635 on the Power & Influence Index (67.3). Greatest lever: Entrenchment / tenure (86.0, Leading). Entrenchment 86/100; net worth $110bn.

Role
Founder, Chairman & CEO of Dell Technologies
Country
United States
Category
Tech & AI executive
Net worth / capital
$110bn
Controls
Enterprise hardware/servers, AI data-center systems, PCs, investment vehicle (MSD Capital)

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DimensionValueStandingWhat a high vs low value means — and where Michael Dell sits
PII Power & Influence (PII)67.3Leading · #41/635High here — near the apex of civilizational influence.
▲ high: near the apex of civilizational influence  ·  ▼ low: lower relative influence within this elite set
Economic power Economic power86.0Leading · #28/635High here — controls vast wealth and companies.
▲ high: controls vast wealth and companies  ·  ▼ low: limited economic control
Political power Political power54.0Moderate · #261/635Mid-pack. High would mean commands states, law or policy; low would mean little formal political power.
▲ high: commands states, law or policy  ·  ▼ low: little formal political power
AI power AI power74.0Strong · #79/635High 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 reach54.0Moderate · #256/635Mid-pack. High would mean commands a vast audience or network; low would mean limited direct reach.
▲ high: commands a vast audience or network  ·  ▼ low: limited direct reach
Institutional control Institutional control80.0Strong · #118/635High here — controls pivotal institutions and capital.
▲ high: controls pivotal institutions and capital  ·  ▼ low: limited institutional control
Entrenchment / tenure Entrenchment / tenure86.0Leading · #24/635High here — power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake).
▲ high: power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake)  ·  ▼ low: power is contingent — term-limited or contestable

Strengths

  • Entrenchment / tenure (86.0, Leading) — power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake).
  • Economic power (86.0, Leading) — controls vast wealth and companies.
  • AI power (74.0, Strong) — shapes or controls the trajectory of AI.

Risk factors

  • Highly entrenched (tenure 86): power is locked in and hard to contest or remove.
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