Bill Gates, The Hidden Brilliant

Who is Bill?

Bill Gates is an American businessman, inventor, and philanthropist. He is one of the co-founders of the Microsoft Corporation, the American computer conglomerate that is responsible for some of the most impactful innovations in the history and creation of modern computing and the internet, including products like Microsoft Windows and Office

Later, as he amassed more and more wealth, Gates turned his attention to philanthropy with his now ex-wife, Melinda French. The two formed the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which has invested billions of dollars in philanthropic efforts across the world.

Early Life

Bill Gates was born on October 28, 1955, in Seattle, Washington. He is the son of William Gates, Sr., and Mary Maxwell gates. Gates’s father was a local lawyer, and his mother was active on a slew of local boards and banks. Gates has repeatedly discussed the positive results of his upbringing and noted that this helped with his success in life. Both also undoubtedly influenced his academic success and helped boost his extremely high IQ.

Gates comes from a family of five, with an older sister and younger sister. His family was described as relatively close growing up.