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In 1999, Gates donated $20 million to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for the construction of a computer laboratory named the "William H. Gates Building" that was designed by architect Frank Gehry. While Microsoft had previously given financial support to the institution, this was the first personal donation received from Gates.
Gates received a $2.5-million advance for his book and money from subsidiary rights sales; [2] all his proceeds were donated to "encourage the use of technology in education administered through the National Foundation for the Improvement of Education," [3] a foundation created by the National Education Association.
Business @ the Speed of Thought [1] is a book written by Bill Gates and Collins Hemingway in 1999. It discusses how business and technology are integrated, and explains how digital infrastructures and information networks can help someone get an edge on the competition.
Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates looked at the big picture and the small picture as he was growing his software company in the early years. In an interview with CNBC's Make It published on Wednesday
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates knows a thing or two about the transformative power of technology — he played a crucial role in making personal computing accessible to millions through his ...
Gates recently revealed in a Reddit AMA the one thing he'd like to see in his lifetime -- and his answer won't disappoint you. Bill Gates explains 'the big milestone' in technology he wants to see ...
A complementary initiative of Gates, Mission Innovation, was announced at the same time. [2] In December 2016, a group of investors collectively worth US$170 billion announced more personal commitment to funding the efforts of a US$1 billion fund "focused on fighting climate change by investing in clean energy innovation." The fund is named ...
Gates argues that both governments and businesses have parts to play in fighting global warming. While he acknowledges that there is a tension between economic development and sustainability, he posits that accelerated innovation in green technology, particularly sustainable energy, would resolve it. He calls on governments to increase ...