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Bill Gates says Steve Ballmer was the business partner he badly needed — so he gave up 4% of Microsoft to recruit him
Bill Gates found a kindred spirit, a social connector, a confidant, a study buddy, and a true business partner in Steve Ballmer, he writes in his new memoir, "Source Code: My Beginnings." ...
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Bill Gates sacrificed big to hire Steve Ballmer; here's what he gave up and the reason why he recruited him
In his new memoir named ‘Source Code: My Beginnings’, Bill Gates actually shares the details of his early relationship with Steve Ballmer while highlighting the crucial role of Steve Ballmer ...
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Interview: Steve Ballmer is still Microsoft’s largest individual investor — and its most loyal fan
[Editor’s Note: Microsoft@50 is a year-long GeekWire project exploring the tech giant’s past, present, and future, recognizing its 50th anniversary in 2025. Learn more and register here for ...
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Microsoft@50: Former CEO Steve Ballmer on what worked, what didn’t, and what he still believes in
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer at Town Hall Seattle during GeekWire’s Microsoft@50 special event on March 20, 2025. (GeekWire Photo / Kevin Lisota) On this special episode of the GeekWire ...