Bill Gates

Bill Gates is an American entrepreneur, programmer, and philanthropist, born on October 28, 1955, in Seattle, Washington. He co-founded Microsoft Corporation with Paul Allen in 1975, transforming the personal computing landscape with the development of the MS-DOS operating system and later Windows. Gates' leadership at Microsoft propelled the company to become the world's largest software provider, making him one of the richest individuals globally. After stepping down from Microsoft's leadership, Gates devoted himself to philanthropy through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, focusing on global health, education, and poverty alleviation. He has been recognized for his business acumen and philanthropic efforts, though his career has also been marked by controversy over competitive business practices. Gates' influence extends beyond technology to his significant contributions in addressing global challenges.