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Qualcomm

Qualcomm

Qualcomm is an American wireless telecommunications research and development company, as well as the largest fabless chip supplier in the world, based in San Diego, California.

CEO:

  • Paul Jacobs

Approximate Net Worth:

  • $83.4 billion

Number of Employees

  • 17,500

World Presence:

  • 31 countries

Fun Fact:

  • The company's first home was located above a strip mall pizza parlor in San Diego.
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