The Richest Link

Through his words and his grants, Steve Kirsch challenges fellow high-tech millionaires to step up their philanthropy

By DOMENICA MARCHETTI

San Jose, Calif.

Like many high-technology entrepreneurs here, Steve Kirsch, 44, has seen his fortune dwindle in the past year. He estimates his net worth to be $70-million, down from $200-million last summer.

The downturn has also hurt the value...

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