Bill Gates

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Bill Gates, an American business magnate, investor, author, philanthropist, and co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, has had a profound impact on the technology industry. He and Paul Allen launched Microsoft in 1975, leading it to become the world's largest PC software company. Gates served as CEO until January 2000, after which he transitioned to part-time work while focusing on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, established in 2000. He gradually delegated responsibilities to others and stepped down as chairman in February 2014, becoming a technology adviser to new CEO Satya Nadella. Gates is recognized as a key figure in the personal computer revolution, though he has faced criticism for anti-competitive business practices, supported by various court rulings. Since 1987, he has consistently ranked among the world's wealthiest individuals, holding the title of richest person for most years from 1995 to 2017. As of October 2017, his net worth was estimated at $89.9 billion, though he was surpassed by Jeff Bezos later that year. Gates has since focused on philanthropy, donating extensively through his foundation and co-founding The Giving Pledge with Warren Buffett, committing to give away at least half of their wealth. The foundation aims to improve global health and eliminate polio, among other initiatives. As of February 2018, Gates had a net worth of $91.7 billion, ranking him as the second-richest person in the world.