5 Questions
Which company did William Gates co-found?
Microsoft
Where was William Gates born and raised?
Seattle
What positions did William Gates hold at Microsoft?
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
When did William Gates step down as CEO of Microsoft?
2000
Which revolution did William Gates contribute to in the 1970s and 1980s?
Digital Revolution
Study Notes
William Gates' Early Life and Career
- William Gates co-founded Microsoft with Paul Allen.
- He was born in Seattle, Washington, and raised in an upper-middle-class family.
- At Microsoft, Gates held various positions, including CEO, Chief Software Architect, and Technology Advisor.
Leadership and Impact
- Gates stepped down as CEO of Microsoft in 2000, but remained the company's largest individual shareholder.
- In the 1970s and 1980s, Gates contributed to the personal computer revolution, which transformed the way people lived and worked.
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