BILL GATES Leadership of Bill Gates Lauren miller

Growing up Bill Gates • October 28, 1955 (age 61), Seattle, WA • Education: Harvard College (1973– 1975), Lakeside highschool (1967– 1973) • Dropped out and continued computer studies • Made first software program at age 13

Family Parents • Mary gates • William gates Siblings – • Kristianne gates • Libby gates Wife- Melinda gates Children • Jennifer katharine • Rory gates • Phoebe gates

What did bill gates do? • businessman who founded the world's largest software business= Microsoft • Became one of the richest men in the world net worth $79. 3 billion

Becoming a leader • Bill Gates formed the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation= private foundation to reduce poverty • ALS Association-promotes awareness about issues related to ALS • Children's Vaccine Program-funded program for no-cost vaccines

Awards and achievements • Bill Gates received the Jefferson Award for Public Service Benefiting the Disadvantaged. • received the Bower Award for Business Leadership for recognition of his achievements at Microsoft. • Bill and Melinda Gates received a civilian honor for philanthropic activities in India.

Sources • https: //www. thefamouspeople. com/profiles/william-henry- gates-iii-851. php • https: //www. biography. com/people/bill-gates-9307520