Dagmar Dolby
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Dagmar Dolby Net Worth

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Dagmar Dolby, born in 1941 in San Francisco, California, is the owner of Dolby Laboratories, an audio technology firm founded by her late husband Ray Dolby in 1965. The company is known for its surround sound technologies used in films, products, video games, and mobile devices. Her two sons, David and Tom, share voting power over some assets. In 2015, she pledged nearly $53 million to expand the campus of the University of Cambridge, and donated $20 million to the University of California, San Francisco, for research on mood disorders.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Year 1941
Birth Place San Francisco, California, United States
Age 82 YEARS OLD
Alma mater Heidelberg University
Spouse(s) Ray Dolby (died 2013)
Children Tom Dolby and David Dolby

💰 Net worth: $4.9 Billion (2024)

Dagmar Dolby, the renowned figure in the technology industry, is projected to have a net worth of $4.9 billion by 2024. Known for her ground-breaking contributions to the field, Dolby has left an indelible mark in the United States. From pioneering advancements in audio technology to revolutionizing entertainment experiences, her work has transformed the way we perceive and enjoy sound. With her immense wealth and influence, Dolby continues to be a prominent figure in the technology sector, inspiring future generations of innovators.

2013 $2.4 Billion
2014 $3.5 Billion
2015 $2.8 Billion
2016 $3.5 Billion
2017 $3.5 Billion
2018 $4.19 Billion

Biography/Timeline

1962

Dagmar graduated from Heidelberg University in her native Germany. She met her Future husband Ray Dolby in 1962 while studying in a summer program at Cambridge University.

2013

Dagmar Dolby is the widow of the surround sound pioneer Ray Dolby, who died in 2013. According to Forbes, she has a net worth of $4.1 billion in January 2018.

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