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Dustin Moskovitz, The Second Youngest Billionaire In America, Discusses What It Feels Like To Be Filthy Rich

Oct 1, 2014, 22:08 IST

This week, Forbes released its annual Forbes 400 list, revealing the 400 wealthiest people in the US.

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At age 30, Dustin Moskovitz is the second youngest billionaire in America, after 24-year-old Snapchat cofounder Evan Spiegel. Moskovitz, a cofounder of Facebook and the current CEO of organization app Asana, has an estimated net worth of $8 billion, according to the publication.

A tiny fraction of people could even hope to know what it feels like to be a billionaire. And an even smaller number will have a 10-digit bank balance by the age of 30.

So what's it like to be filthy rich? Moskovitz discussed how he feels about being a billionaire, whether the money is a burden, and where it will go when he dies in a response to an inquiry on Quora last year.

The entrepreneur said he views his fortune as a resource to promote the social good rather than as a means to fulfill his own interests. Here's his full response, posted with his permission:

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Moskovitz later posted the following update on how he feels about reinvesting his wealth back into business:

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