Bill Gates: Software hardman
Bill Gates was the richest person in the world for more than a decade. Simon Jack and Zing Tsjeng explain how the Microsoft boss went from nerdy youth to ruthless monopolist.
Microsoft boss Bill Gates spent more than a decade as the richest person in the world, after becoming the youngest self-made billionaire in history.
Journalist Zing Tsjeng and 成人快手 business editor Simon Jack follow his 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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