He is best known as the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation. ... Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Gates co-founded Microsoft with childhood friend Paul Allen in 1975, in Albuquerque, New Mexico; it went on to become the world's largest personal computer software company.

Founded: Micros

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Born: October 28, 1955, Seattle, Washington

Organization: Microsoft Corporation, Berkshire Hathaway

Profession: Software Developer, Investor, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur, Financier