Bill Gates

Born: 1955 in Seattle, WA

Successful American businessman, entrepreneur, investor & author.

2nd richest person in the world, behind Jeff Bezos.

He & Paul Allen co-founded Microsoft in 1975, becoming world’s largest PC software company.  Led the personal computer revolution.

Has credited the philanthropy of Rockefeller as major influence for his own efforts towards global issues, which he does with wife Melinda through their foundation.

Along with Warren Buffett & Mark Zuckerberg, his “Giving Pledge” has him committing half his wealth to charity.

Said: “Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can’t lose.”