2. BIOGRAPHY
Born on October 28,1955
Father: William Gates
II, Seattle attorney
Mother: Mary
Gates, schoolteacher
United Way International
Attended public school
before moving to
Lakeside School in North
Seattle.
Began his programming
career at age 13
3. While at Harvard he developed a version of BASIC
Started Microsoft with his boyhood friend Paul Allen
(1975)
In his 3rd year he dropped out of college to go full
time to Microsoft
4. FACTS ABOUT BILL GATES
In 2005, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his
contribution to the British economy. He was given the title “Knight
Commander of the Order of British Empire”
“100 most influential people of 20th century” – Time
Magazine, 2004-2006
Received doctorate degrees fro various universities including
Harvard University and The Royal Institute of Technology
He and his wife received the award “The order of the Aztec
Eagle” of Mexico for the various generous works for the welfare
of the society
Sunday Times included his name in its Power List in 1999.
Forbes Magazine listed his name in “The World’s Richest
People” from 1995 to 2007
Resigned as Microsoft CEO to become Chief Software Architect
(2000)
Resigned as Chief Software Architect to become the Chairman
(2008)
5. CHARACTERISTICS OF BILL GATES
Intelligent
Visionary
Passionate
Innovative
Risk Bearer
Loves to Learn
6. BILL GATES’ SECRETS OF SUCCESS
Hard work
Entrepreneurship
Confidence
Technical Mind
He had a vision
He had a solid team
He took a long-term approach
HE learned from failure
He never stopped asking questions
