Bill Gates

This historic encounter marked the end of the long-standing rivalry between closed and open-source operating systems.

Gates and Jobs were “intimate enemies” who understood each other better than most in the industry.

In 2005, Apple was selling millions of iPods, but Gates anticipated their decline. The introduction of the iPhone confirmed his prediction.

Microsoft has an ace up its sleeve: It allows organizations of all sizes to keep using their old equipment without forcing them to adopt new technology.

Gates and Buffett agree that the key to success isn’t merely talent, but the ability to concentrate on a single goal while avoiding distractions.

The billionaire philanthropist knows which operating system gives him more control—and which phone helps him work best.

The world’s billionaires are worth a combined $16.1 trillion. The $100 billion club owns 15% of the total.

Happy 50th birthday, Microsoft!

Gates claims that within the next decade, AI systems will advance enough to replace professions such as doctors and teachers.

Microsoft feared many competitors in the 1990s, but its greatest concern wasn't Apple. It was a programming language that was gaining popularity: Java.

The billionaire has worn watches from the Japanese brand for decades.

Gates admired Ballmer's energy and charisma while they were both students at Harvard, which led to his hiring when founding Microsoft. Years later, Ballmer's net worth has surpassed that of Gates.