William “Bill” H. Gates III is co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and chairman of Microsoft Corporation—the worldwide leader in software services and solutions. He is also the founder of Corbis, one of the world’s largest resources of art and photography, and a director of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Bill Gates has written two books, “Business @ the Speed of Thought” (published in 25 languages and available in over 60 countries), and “The Road Ahead.” The proceeds of both books go to non-profit organizations supporting the use of technology in education and skills development.
Together, Bill and Melinda Gates shape and approve foundation strategies, review results, advocate for the foundation’s issues, and help set the overall direction of the organization. They meet with local, national, and international grantees and partners to further the foundation’s goal of improving equity in the United States and around the world. They also use many public appearances, including speeches, interviews, and articles, to focus attention on these issues.
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