About
Prof. Yaneer Bar-Yam
Bill Gates is a technologist, business leader, and philanthropist. He grew up in Seattle, Washington, with an amazing and supportive family who encouraged his interest in computers at an early age. He dropped out of college to start Microsoft with his childhood friend Paul Allen. He married Melinda French in 1994 and they have three children. Today, Bill and Melinda Gates co-chair the charitable foundation bearing their names and are working together to give their wealth back to society.
Bill grew up in Seattle with his two sisters. His dad, William H. Gates II, is a Seattle attorney and one of the co-chairs of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. His late mother, Mary Gates, was a schoolteacher, University of Washington regent, and chairwoman of United Way International.
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History
Bill Gates is a technologist, business leader, and philanthropist. He grew up in Seattle, Washington, with an amazing and supportive family who encouraged his interest in computers at an early age. He dropped out of college to start Microsoft with his childhood friend Paul Allen. He married Melinda French in 1994 and they have three children.
Bill is passionate about Microsoft’s work and will always be involved with the company, including his present role as a member of the board and technology advisor.
1959
Enrolled at Lakeside
School. First used computer.
1961
Enrolled at Lakeside
School. First used computer.
1969
Enrolled at Lakeside
School. First used computer.
1969
Enrolled at Lakeside
School. First used computer.
1969
Enrolled at Lakeside
School. First used computer.
2000-
Bill Gates is a technologist, business leader, and philanthropist. He grew up in Seattle, Washington, with an amazing and supportive family who encouraged his interest in computers at an early age. He dropped out of college to start Microsoft with his childhood friend Paul Allen. He married Melinda French in 1994 and they have three children.
Bill is passionate about Microsoft’s work and will always be involved with the company, including his present role as a member of the board and technology advisor.
Work Career of Yaneer
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1959
Enrolled at Lakeside
School. First used computer.
1959
Enrolled at Lakeside
School. First used computer.
1961
Enrolled at Lakeside
School. First used computer.
1969
Enrolled at Lakeside
School. First used computer.
1969
Enrolled at Lakeside
School. First used computer.
1969
Enrolled at Lakeside
School. First used computer.
2010
Enrolled at Lakeside
School. First used computer.
2010-
Bill Gates is a technologist, business leader, and philanthropist. He grew up in Seattle, Washington, with an amazing and supportive family who encouraged his interest in computers at an early age. He dropped out of college to start Microsoft with his childhood friend Paul Allen. He married Melinda French in 1994 and they have three children.
Bill is passionate about Microsoft’s work and will always be involved with the company, including his present role as a member of the board and technology advisor.
In The News
Bill Gates is a technologist, business leader, and philanthropist. He grew up in Seattle, Washington, with an amazing and supportive family who encouraged his interest in computers at an early age. He dropped out of college to start Microsoft with his childhood friend Paul Allen. He married Melinda French in 1994 and they have three children.
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1959
Enrolled at Lakeside
School. First used computer.
1959
Enrolled at Lakeside
School. First used computer.
1961
Enrolled at Lakeside
School. First used computer.
1969
Enrolled at Lakeside
School. First used computer.
1969
Enrolled at Lakeside
School. First used computer.
1969
Enrolled at Lakeside
School. First used computer.
2010
Enrolled at Lakeside
School. First used computer.
2010
Enrolled at Lakeside
School. First used computer.
2010
Enrolled at Lakeside
School. First used computer.
A Message From Yaneer
I feel very lucky to get to connect with so many extraordinary people. Whenever I have the chance, I set aside a few minutes to share what I’m learning here on the Gates Notes. Thanks for reading.