Bill Gates is the influential business magnate known for establishing Microsoft. Co-founding the company in 1975 with Paul Allen, Gates played a pivotal role in the development of personal computer software, fundamentally transforming technology and business practices. His vision for accessible computing turned Microsoft into a trillion-dollar enterprise. Gates' contributions extend beyond technology; he has also become a prominent philanthropist, focusing on global health and education through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, aiming to improve living conditions worldwide.