Steve Ballmer on Microsoft’s first 50 years, its OpenAI deal, and why he’s still its biggest investor
I have great pride, and great joy, that the thing that we built has continued to flourish,” former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says in advance of the 50th anniversary.
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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 ...
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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 ... 4% stake to Ballmer to convince him to quit business school for Microsoft.