When Microsoft's Identity Was A Company 'Run By Bill Gates, Mary Gates' Son' — How His Mother Helped Him Strike Gold With The Game-Changing 1980 IBM Deal

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When Microsoft's Identity Was A Company 'Run By Bill Gates, Mary Gates' Son' — How His Mother Helped Him Strike Gold With The Game-Changing 1980 IBM Deal

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In the early days of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Bill Gates credits his mother, Mary Gates, for playing a crucial role in securing a pivotal contract with IBM that set the stage for the company’s success.
What Happened: Mary Gates, a well-known businesswoman and board member of United Way…

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