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Seattle, USA
Microsoft
Bill Gates
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
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.
The full story
From day one to today.
The journey
Milestones, not magic.
1975
Dropped out of Harvard. Founded Microsoft with Paul Allen.
1985
Launched Windows.
1995
Internet bet — almost too late, but caught up.
2000
Stepped back. Gates Foundation took over his life.
Wins
- Built Microsoft into a defining brand from Seattle, USA.
Setbacks
- 1998 antitrust trial nearly broke Microsoft. Public divorce in 2021. Epstein ties scrutinized.
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Next journey
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