William Henry Gates III, born on October 28, 1955, is a renowned American entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and writer, globally recognized for co-founding the pioneering software corporation Microsoft, in collaboration with his childhood friend and business partner, Paul Allen.
Throughout his illustrious career at Microsoft, Gates held various esteemed positions, including that of chairman, chief executive officer (CEO),president, and chief software architect, while also maintaining the distinction of being the company's largest individual shareholder until May 2014.
Gates played a pivotal role in spearheading the microcomputer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s, revolutionizing the world of technology and paving the way for the widespread adoption of personal computers.
