Wait, Billionaires Really Build Secret Bunkers? Here’s The Lowdown

The bunker builder thought no one would care about their niche gig, but boy were they wrong! Turns out, folks can’t get enough of the idea that billionaires are prepping underground. They said, "I think it hit a chord 'cause the world’s a bit cray right now and people love seeing how the 1% get ready for anything."

Oh, and if you’re thinking of diving into the bunker biz, they gave some quick advice: "Every client’s a snowflake - one size doesn’t fit all!" Sounds like a cool job, but keep it hush-hush.

Keeping secrets is the BIGGEST headache. They have to juggle client privacy with all those pesky building laws. Seriously, if you wanna build bunkers, don’t skip the paperwork and keep your trap shut.

Also, building bunkers is just *one* way rich folks prepare for disasters. Our guide hinted there’s a whole secret menu of survival plans they deal with. Wanna peek? They also share some cool bunker info on their Instagram: @Waxwingfirefountain.

Bunkers have gone from doomsday dungeons to swanky underground pads. According to fancy magazines, these spots aren’t just concrete holes with canned beans - they’ve got five-star vibes. Imagine a survivalist paradise with all the luxury perks. Business execs and celebrities are the new bunker buffs, wanting safe spots that don’t scream 'I’m hiding!'

Experts say geopolitics got everyone spooked. These days, bunkers are like custom forts, decked out to match the owner's fancy lifestyle. It's no cookie-cutter bunker anymore - think personalization on a whole new level. If you had a bunker, would it have a bowling alley or a secret wine cellar?

Loads of power players either have bunkers or are building them - take Mark Zuckerberg, for example. Back in 2014, he started working on a huge Hawaii ranch compound with what’s rumored to be a full-on shelter. No official word it’s a bunker, but you can bet it's something special underground.

Zuck claims his 5,000-square-foot underground spot is "just a basement," but c’mon - we all know bunkers disguised as basements are classic billionaire moves. Everyone’s speculating, and it’s honestly kinda fun.

Plus, Zuckerberg’s scooped up about 11 houses in Palo Alto and is said to have a huge underground space underneath. Neighbors joke it’s a 'billionaire bat cave.' Maybe he’s got some superhero plans in there?

Other tech bigwigs seem into prepping too. Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn co-founder, talked about 'apocalypse insurance' - and apparently, half the super-rich have it. Meanwhile, New Zealand is the hotspot for folks wanting a secret safe place. Sam Altman from OpenAI even joked about bunkering there with Peter Thiel if stuff hits the fan.

The tech crowd’s major worry? Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). One OpenAI co-founder joked about building a bunker for their top scientists before unleashing AGI on the world. Guess they want a safe spot when robots take over.

Our bunker builder’s been in the game since 2020, working with clients worldwide. Details are locked down tight, of course. Secrecy isn’t just a rule, it’s the whole game!

So what do you think? Are billionaires just super cautious, or are bunkers the next big luxury trend? Would you bunk down "just in case" if you had the cash? Drop your thoughts below - let’s get the bunker chat rolling.