Bill Gates
S- Birthday
- October 28, 1955
- Age
- 70
- Height
- 5'10" (177 cm)
- Net Worth
- $115B
About
Bill Gates is an American businessman and philanthropist who co-founded Microsoft in 1975 with Paul Allen, becoming a pioneer of the microcomputer revolution. He became the world's youngest billionaire at age 31 in 1987 and was ranked as the world's wealthiest person for 18 out of 24 years between 1995 and 2017. Gates became the first centibillionaire in 1999, and as of May 2025, his net worth stood at approximately $115 billion. Since stepping down from Microsoft, he has focused on philanthropy through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which works on global health, education, and poverty issues.
Career Timeline
Microsoft Founded
Co-founded Microsoft with Paul Allen in Albuquerque, NM.
MS-DOS Agreement with IBM
Microsoft was selected by IBM to provide the operating system for its first PC.
Microsoft Goes Public
Microsoft goes public, making Gates a multi-millionaire.
Windows 95 Release
Release of Windows 95 solidifies Microsoft's operating system dominance.
First Centibillionaire
Became the first centibillionaire due to the dot-com boom.
Steps Down as CEO
Stepped down as CEO of Microsoft to focus on philanthropy.
Focus on Foundation
Transitioned to a part-time role at Microsoft to focus on Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Leaves Microsoft Board
Fully stepped down from Microsoft's board.
Continued Philanthropic Efforts
Continues philanthropic work through the Gates Foundation.
