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6 days ago · William Henry Gates III (born October 28, 1955) is an American businessman, investor, philanthropist, and writer best known for co-founding the software company Microsoft with his childhood friend Paul Allen.
4 days ago · Overview. Gates co-founded Microsoft, the world's biggest software maker. The Redmond, Washington-based company had revenue of $212 billion in 2023. The rest of his fortune is managed through...
1 day ago · Steve Ballmer's wealth leapfrogged that of Gates, his former boss and Microsoft's cofounder. Bloomberg's Billionaires Index showed Ballmer's pulling ahead was short-lived, though: The men are now both worth $158 billion, as of late Friday, according to the index, which is sure to move again as the markets fluctuate.
3 days ago · Warren Buffett and Bill Gates might be the best-known billionaire buddies on the planet. Their famous friendship began over three decades ago on Fourth of July weekend, 1991.. Buffett was visiting ...
4 days ago · Gates dominated the Forbes list of the world’s wealthiest individuals from 1995 to 2017, holding the top spot for 18 out of 23 years. This unprecedented run showcases his ability to accumulate ...
6 days ago · The 68-year-old former Microsoft CEO squeaked by his onetime boss Bill Gates to become the sixth richest person in the world on Monday with a net worth of $157 billion. He is now richer than many ...
4 days ago · Melinda French Gates is one of the most powerful women in philanthropy. In May 2024 she said she would resign as co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
