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Bill Gates: The Source Code of the Microsoft Founder | Unofficial Iconic Biographies of Iconic Entrepreneur Books

By Isaacson, Theron

First published 2025

Bill Gates is known as the Harvard dropout who co-founded Microsoft, revolutionized the software industry, and later turned his attention to philanthropy. But before all of that, he was simply a curious and determined boy, fascinated by computers and eager to push boundaries. 'The Source Code of Bill Gates' takes you beyond the headlines and into the formative years of one of the world’s greatest innovators. This book delves into his childhood, family influences, early friendships, and first encounters with technology, revealing the moments that shaped his relentless drive and vision. A Young Mind Obsessed with Code – From sneaking time on early computers at Lakeside School to writing his first programs as a teenager, Gates’ passion for technology ignited long before Microsoft. The People Who Shaped Him – A principled grandmother, ambitious parents, and close friendships played a key role in shaping his competitive spirit and work ethic. A Turning Point at Harvard – The decision to leave behind one of the world’s most prestigious universities to chase a vision no one else could see.

Published
12 Feb 2025
Pages
129
Publisher
Grapevine
Edition
Paperback
Elsewhere
Open Library

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