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Bill Gates, born on October 28, 1955, in Seattle, Washington, is best known as the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, a company that revolutionized the personal computing industry. By the age of 13, Gates had developed a passion for programming, leading him to write his first software program while still in school. After graduating from Harvard University in 1975, he and his childhood friend Paul Allen founded Microsoft, initially focusing on developing software for early microcomputers. The breakthrough came in 1980 when Microsoft signed a deal to provide an operating system for IBM's first personal computer, setting the stage for Microsoft's ascendance as a dominant global tech company.
As Gates' success skyrocketed, he quickly became a household name and a symbol of the booming tech industry. By the late 1990s, he was one of the richest individuals in the world, amassing a fortune that earned him a spot on Forbes' list of billionaires. Gates not only became famous for his business acumen but also for his public persona, often spotted in the media discussing technology and philanthropy. His engagement in the tech community and his visibility in high-stakes business negotiations added to his celebrity status. In 2000, he stepped down from his day-to-day role at Microsoft, allowing him to focus more on philanthropic endeavors through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, further enhancing his public image as a figure dedicated to global health and education.
In recent years, Gates has maintained his celebrity status through both philanthropic ventures and continued engagement with the tech industry. His collaborations with other public figures, including high-profile appearances at international forums like the World Economic Forum, have solidified his position as a leading voice in discussions on technology and innovation. Gates has also become a prominent advocate for climate change initiatives and public health improvements, using his platform to promote sustainable practices and equitable health access worldwide. Through books, interviews, and public speaking engagements, he continues to influence a diverse audience, showcasing not only his deep understanding of technology but also an unwavering commitment to addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges.
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Current items with a signature of Bill Gates
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Traded items with a signature of Bill Gates
The most expensive item with a signature of Bill Gates (Bill Gates' Source Code: My Beginnings, Signed 1st Edition /350 RARE) was sold in June 2025 for $22,999.00 while the cheapest item (Microsoft's Bill Gates autographed) found a new owner for $0.94 in November 2015. The month with the most items sold (13) was May 2025 with an average selling price of $150.00 for an autographed item of Bill Gates. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in April 2021 with $2,775.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was August 2011. In average, an autographed item from Bill Gates is worth $79.99.
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Latest News about Bill Gates
Full interview: Bill Gates on climate change, Paul Allen, nationalism and, of co (02/20/2019): Gates sat down with GeekWire to discuss Bill and Melinda Gates’ annual letter, published this week. The letter focused on developments that surprised the philanthropists over the past year, and what those surprises can teach us about the world’s biggest challenges. Bill Gates and Elon Musk Agree This Is the Secret to Remembering More of What Yo (02/19/2019): Reading is great, but it will help you get ahead only if you remember what you learn. Bill Gates donates $15m to global GMOs campaign - EnviroNews Nigeria - (02/18/2019): The Gates Foundation is said to be funding a campaign to “end world hunger” by promoting genetically modified organism (GMO) technology. The organisation has reportedly hired 400 “science ambassadors” to influence agricultural policy in 35 countries. Bill Gates of the the Bill and Melinda Gates Foun 
Bill Gates hires 400 “science ambassadors and journalists” to push GMO in Ghana (02/15/2019): The Gates Foundation is funding a campaign to “end world hunger” by promoting GMO technology. The organization has hired 400 “science ambassadors” to influence agricultural policy in 35 countries. In the last four years, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has donated a total of $15 million to two What Bill Gates doesn't like about the Trump administration (02/14/2019): The tech titan turned powerful philanthropist says Congress should get credit for standing up to the administration.
Older News Stories about Bill Gates
Full interview: Bill Gates on climate change, Paul Allen, nationalism and, of co (02/2019): Gates sat down with GeekWire to discuss Bill and Melinda Gates’ annual letter, published this week. The letter focused on developments that surprised the philanthropists over the past year, and what those surprises can teach us about the world’s biggest challenges. This Bill Gates-backed start-up is fighting world hunger by making your avocados (12/2018): James Rogers is the founder of Apeel Sciences, a California startup that's looking to fight food waste, which costs the world $2.6 trillion each year. Bill Gates: World must prepare for outbreaks deadlier than Ebola (03/2015): Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates is calling for a global effort to combat future epidemics, much the way Western nations formed the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to confront military threats. Bill Gates, energy execs, once again call for tripling of energy research fundin (02/2015): Almost five years ago a group of business leaders, including Bill Gates, GE CEO Jeff Immelt and venture capitalist John Doerr, called for a massive increase in U.S. government funding for basic energy ... If Bill Gates is Right, Your Garbage is Pretty Valuable (01/2015): If Bill Gates is Right, Your Garbage is Pretty Valuable Police: Bill Gates’ estate staff member traded child porn by Gmail (12/2014): A Seattle man employed as an engineer at Bill and Melinda Gates' Medina home is now accused of amassing a 6,000-image child pornography collection and trading child rape photos by Gmail. Now Starring in China's Anti-Smoking Ads: Bill Gates (11/2014): The fight against smoking in China has a new champion. Wearing a T-shirt with the words “ Say No to Forced Smoking ,” Bill Gates appears in a new anti-smoking video starring Feng Zhe, an Olympian gymnast. Bill Gates’ moment (10/2014): WASHINGTON — “Ebola has reminded people that it is not just poor people who can die of infectious disease,” Bill Gates tells me, in a characteristically matter-of-fact tone. The Advice From Warren Buffett That Bill Gates Ignored (09/2014): The Advice From Warren Buffett That Bill Gates Ignored Bill Gates makes big donation to gun control advocates (08/2014): The Microsoft founder is backing a bill in Washington state that would require a criminal background check for all gun transfers, including online and private purchases - even gun shows. (1:00) Banking For The Poor: Will This Be Bill Gates' Greatest Philanthropic Achievemen (07/2014): Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates has given away more than $28 billion, comfortably making him the world’s greatest living philanthropist. Bill Gates says fixing education system toughest challenge for his foundation (06/2014): Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates says eradicating malaria is easier than fixing the United States' education system. Why Bill Gates must buy the Lakers (05/2014): Steve Ballmer's Clippers purchase offers new proof of tech mogul cultural domination. But the job is not yet done Bill Gates reveals the deadliest animal around (04/2014): What animal kills more humans than any other? The answer might surprise you Bill Gates meeting with candidates for CEO (03/2014): Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates said that he is meeting with a number of candidates to succeed Steve B... Bill Gates' best AMA answers on Reddit (02/2014): The Microsoft founder answers questions on education, the NSA, and expensive guilty pleasures. Bill Gates urges more tools, vaccine to end AIDS (07/2012): AIDS cannot be halted through treatment alone, and more prevention tools, in particular a vaccine, are needed to move seriously toward ending it, philanthropist Bill Gates said Monday.
