Indian-born businessman Jagdeep Singh is now the highest-paid tech executive in the world. 

Preparation tips by: Charlie Smith

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His daily earnings top Rs 48 crore, and his impressive yearly earnings are roughly Rs 17,500 crore (almost $2.3 billion). you’ll need to prepare a perfect RV summer adventure.

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Choose the camper

Plan your budget

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Map the  route

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Singh is the creator of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business QuantumScape.  

If you know where the open roads are going to take you, choosing an RV will be a little easier.

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He has an MBA from UC Berkeley and a BTech from Stanford University 

Compact RV camper with similar experience to a larger RV at a much cheaper pricepoint.

Singh held positions at well-known firms including Sun Microsystems and Hewlett-Packard (HP) prior to starting QuantumScape 

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Beginning with AirSoft in 1992, he started a number of enterprises. 

Set a budget. You will thank yourself later. Especially if it’s an extended adventure.

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Solid-state battery technology, a significant advancement in EVs, is the subject of QuantumScape.

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Solid-state batteries employ solid electrolytes rather than liquid ones, which sets them apart from conventional lithium-ion batteries. 

This fixes significant EV problems like range anxiety and slow charging times by producing safer, faster-charging, and more energy-dense batteries.

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Singh is the highest-paid tech executive in the world thanks to his incredible compensation package, which includes stock options valued at almost $2.3 billion.

At Rs 48 crore a day, he makes more money than many well-known international companies do in a year. 

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Sivaram, who became president of QuantumScape in 2023, took over as CEO in February 2024 after Jagdeep Singh resigned.

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As Chairman of the Board, Singh is still employed by the company and continues to be a key figure in determining QuantumScape's destiny.  

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Singh's LinkedIn profile mentions that he is the CEO of a "stealth startup," but he has not disclosed any plans for the future. 

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Volkswagen and Bill Gates are among the investors who have contributed to QuantumScape's success.  

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By developing battery technology, the company is positioned to change the face of transportation in the future.  

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Jagdeep Singh has made substantial contributions to the tech and electric car industries, as seen by his incredible path from tech executive to one of the highest-paid entrepreneurs in the world. 

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Singh continues to push the frontiers of energy storage and electric car technology innovation through his leadership at QuantumScape.  

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Sivaram, who became president of QuantumScape in 2023, took over as CEO in February 2024 after Jagdeep Singh resigned.