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Patrick Collison — full AI read

Patrick Collison — Co-founder & CEO of Stripe (United States) — ranks #133/635 on the Power & Influence Index (57.6). Greatest lever: Entrenchment / tenure (80.0, Strong). Entrenchment 80/100; net worth $11bn.

Role
Co-founder & CEO of Stripe
Country
United States
Category
Tech & AI executive
Net worth / capital
$11bn
Controls
Internet payments infrastructure, fintech rails for the AI economy, developer platform

Dimension read

DimensionValueStandingWhat a high vs low value means — and where Patrick Collison sits
PII Power & Influence (PII)57.6Strong · #133/635High 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 power76.0Strong · #99/635High here — controls vast wealth and companies.
▲ high: controls vast wealth and companies  ·  ▼ low: limited economic control
Political power Political power44.0Moderate · #403/635Mid-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 power56.0Moderate · #220/635Mid-pack. High would mean shapes or controls the trajectory of AI; low would mean limited sway over AI's direction.
▲ high: shapes or controls the trajectory of AI  ·  ▼ low: limited sway over AI's direction
Platform reach Platform reach58.0Strong · #172/635High here — commands a vast audience or network.
▲ high: commands a vast audience or network  ·  ▼ low: limited direct reach
Institutional control Institutional control72.0Moderate · #253/635Mid-pack. High would mean controls pivotal institutions and capital; low would mean limited institutional control.
▲ high: controls pivotal institutions and capital  ·  ▼ low: limited institutional control
Entrenchment / tenure Entrenchment / tenure80.0Strong · #67/635High 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 (80.0, Strong) — power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake).
  • Economic power (76.0, Strong) — controls vast wealth and companies.
  • Platform reach (58.0, Strong) — commands a vast audience or network.

Risk factors

  • Significant but balanced influence with no single dominant lever.
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