Tag: Bill Gates

Bill Gates is an iconic American business magnate, software developer, and philanthropist. He co-founded Microsoft Corporation with childhood friend Paul Allen. Under Gates’ leadership as CEO, Microsoft became the world’s largest personal computer software company, a position it still holds. After stepping down as CEO, he remained involved in the company as chairman and chief software architect. He later shifted his focus to philanthropy, managing the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which aims to enhance healthcare, reduce extreme poverty, and expand educational opportunities and access to information technology. Recognized as one of the wealthiest individuals globally, Gates has pledged to give away a substantial part of his wealth to charitable causes.