He might not be now, but like a year ago he was the richest human ever. I don't think he's fallen from the top 20. And that is just the official numbers. Imagine what might be hidden.
And don't come to me with the "but shares are not money". Shares are basically money, and you can even use them to convince banks to give you more.
Oh I am very sorry, I think I did not express myself properly. I wasn't particularly referring to you, but rather the typical user who will answer to the "Musk is one of the richest" with the "company value" thing.
I do think tho that whatever your opinion on Musk's companies is, the market clearly thinks otherwise, which banks are part of it.
Also, I strongly dislike Musk. But it's very clear to me that he has enough power to do whatever he wants like wasting lots of money trying new things until something sticks.