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Paul Allen co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates in 1975, wrote the Altair BASIC interpreter that started the company, and left in 1983 after a Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosis while retaining a stake that made him a lifelong billionaire. He founded Vulcan Inc. to manage his investments and philanthropy, funded SpaceShipOne — the first privately built craft to reach space — and the Allen Institute for Brain Science and AI2. He died in 2018.
Founder at Microsoft
Intro paths
In turn, Paul can intro founders to Microsoft's investors below.
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Co-founders at Microsoft
Podcasts & interviews
featuring Paul AllenAmerican Podium: Paul Allen
Seattle Channel
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Paul Allen?
- Paul Allen co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates in 1975, wrote the Altair BASIC interpreter that started the company, and left in 1983 after a Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosis while retaining a stake that made him a lifelong billionaire. He founded Vulcan Inc. to manage his investments and philanthropy, funded SpaceShipOne — the first privately built craft to reach space — and the Allen Institute for Brain Science and AI2. He died in 2018.
- Where does Paul Allen work?
- Paul Allen is Founder of Microsoft.
- What companies did Paul Allen found?
- Paul Allen founded Microsoft.
- What podcasts and interviews feature Paul Allen?
- Tracked appearances include "American Podium: Paul Allen".
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