Bill Gates: Software Hardman
The story of the Microsoft boss who was the richest person in the world for over a decade. Simon Jack and Zing Tsjeng take Bill Gates from nerdy youth to ruthless monopolist.
The story of the Microsoft boss who spent over a decade as the richest person in the world after becoming the youngest self-made billionaire in history.
Journalist Zing Tsjeng and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ business editor Simon Jack follow Bill Gates' journey, from venerated, nerdy entrepreneur to ruthless monopolist, then from generous philanthropist to conspiracy theory magnet and divisive public figure.
The podcast that uncovers how the world's wealthiest people made their money and asks if they are good or bad for the planet reveals the brilliant technology, the crucial deals, and the legal difficulties, along the path to building a software empire.
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