“We really achieved the ideal of what I wanted Microsoft to become. » -Bill Gates, June 2008 William Gates III was born in Seattle, Washington, United States, on October 28, 1955. His father, William Henry Gates (II) Jr., was a lawyer while his mother, Mary Gates, was a teacher. From a young age, Gates demonstrated great intelligence. In elementary school, he particularly liked math and science. Since childhood, he loved reading business magazines. Recognizing his passion for learning, his parents enrolled him at Lakeside Preparatory School at the age of 12. It was here that Gates saw a computer for the first time in his life. Gates and his friend Paul Allen used to spend hours in front of the computer. Sometimes he spent all day in the computer room scanning computer books and magazines and developing computer programs. Gates was so preoccupied with the computer that he often neglected his classes and never completed his homework on time. In late 1968, Gates and Allen, along with two other classmates, organized a group called the "Lakeside Programmers Group." Gates and Allen had the idea of ​​solving practical problems related to the use of computers. They had an opportunity in 1971 when Information Sciences Inc. commissioned them to develop a program to administer their payroll system. Gates and Allen soon had numerous opportunities to demonstrate their computer skills. In 1972, they started their own company called “Traf-O-Data”. They developed a laptop computer that allowed them to perform analyzes and write reports. This earned them $20,000. An entrepreneur must have a persuasive approach and possess excellent communication skills. This was a key aspect in one of......middle of article......d one of the 100 people who influenced the 20th century, as well as one of the 100 people most influential of 2004, 2005 and 2006. Given that many people hold Gates in the highest regard, it is not surprising that in many published definitions of an entrepreneur you find the name Bill Gates followed up close. Gates also donated more than half of his income to charities and other public-spirited organizations. organizations. This helped him achieve not only the status of one of the world's greatest entrepreneurs, but also that of a man who ultimately cares about the future of society, which is reflected in the development of new products and technologies, all designed to make our lives easier. . His achievements teach us that we must work hard and that perseverance can lead us to success. Bill Gates has been an inspirational leader and through his work he has inspired many people..