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Bill Gates
Microsoft · Seattle, USA
Dropped out of Harvard to chase a software company. Became the world's richest man — then gave most of it away.
Voracious readingOperating disciplineSecond-act philanthropy
Company
Microsoft
Journey
Moves that mattered.
- 1975Dropped out of Harvard. Founded Microsoft with Paul Allen.
- 1985Launched Windows.
- 1995Internet bet — almost too late, but caught up.
- 2000Stepped back. Gates Foundation took over his life.
Struggles
1998 antitrust trial nearly broke Microsoft. Public divorce in 2021. Epstein ties scrutinized.
Family
Was married to Melinda French Gates 27 years. Three children. Foundation still co-led with Melinda.
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Around the web
External references & backlinks.
- ↗wikipedia.orgBill Gates on Wikipedia
- ↗google.comMicrosoft — official site
- ↗news.google.comBill Gates in the news
- ↗crunchbase.comMicrosoft on Crunchbase
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The full story
Bill Gates, in 1 chapters.
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The story
Dropped out of Harvard to chase a software company. Became the world's richest man — then gave most of it away.
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