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Vermont – John Abele – $600 Million

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John Abele envisioned a future in which medicine was less invasive and more accessible. To that end, Abele, co-founded Boston Scientific in 1979. The medical-device company spearheaded the manufacturing and use of artery-opening stents, catheters and balloons. It soon opened eyes on Wall Street. Boston Scientific went public in 1992, and three years later, the stock’s rise made Abele a billionaire.

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