Bill Gates Sr. at 90: A giant impact on technology, philanthropy and the Seattle region
View image | gettyimages.com “Without me, you wouldn’t be here.” That was the opening line of a speech that Bill Gates Sr. gave many years ago at an annual meeting of Microsoft employees. It was meant to be funny — and certainly got a laugh — and it was intended to inspire a sense of gratitude that hopefully led to donations to the United Way, a charity championed by Gates. But the truth is that Gates Sr., who turns 90 on Monday, could deliver the same message to people across the Northwest, and beyond, although his legendary humility would never allow… Read More
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