Bill Gates is a co-founder of Microsoft and one of the world’s wealthiest individuals.
He’s also known for his philanthropic efforts through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, focusing on global health, education, and poverty alleviation.
Early life and Education 
Bill Gates was born on October 28, 1955, in Seattle, Washington. He showed an early interest in computers and programming, and he attended Lakeside School, where he first encountered computers. Gates went on to Harvard University but dropped out in 1975 to co-found Microsoft with Paul Allen. His early experiences laid the foundation for his later success in the tech industry.
Career
Bill Gates co-founded Microsoft in 1975 with Paul Allen. Microsoft became one of the world’s largest and most influential technology companies, known for its operating systems like MS-DOS and Windows, as well as software products like Microsoft Office. Gates served as CEO of Microsoft until 2000 and remained actively involved in the company until he transitioned to a part-time role in 2008 and stepped down from his day-to-day responsibilities in 2020. Throughout his career, Gates has been a leading figure in the tech industry, shaping the development of personal computing and software.
After transitioning away from his full-time role at Microsoft, Gates focused more on philanthropy through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which he co-founded with his then-wife Melinda Gates. The foundation works on global health, education, and poverty alleviation, tackling issues such as infectious diseases, vaccine research, and access to healthcare and education worldwide. Gates also invests in clean energy technologies and other initiatives aimed at addressing global challenges. Additionally, he is involved in various business ventures and initiatives related to technology and innovation.
Personal life 
Bill Gates married Melinda French in 1994, and they have three children together. However, they announced their decision to divorce in May 2021 after 27 years of marriage. Gates is known for his passion for reading and learning, and he’s an avid bridge player. Despite his immense wealth, he’s known for living relatively modestly, especially compared to other billionaires.
Philanthropy
Bill Gates is renowned for his philanthropic endeavors through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which he co-founded with his ex-wife Melinda Gates. The foundation focuses on addressing global health crises, improving education, and reducing poverty worldwide. It has contributed significantly to initiatives such as eradicating polio, combating HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, and improving access to vaccines and healthcare in developing countries. Gates has pledged a significant portion of his wealth to philanthropy and continues to be actively involved in various humanitarian efforts to make a positive impact on the world.
Net Worth
Estimated to be over 125 billion dollars