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Bill Gates #4

2022 Billionaires Net Worth : $129 B

Bill Gates is an American entrepreneur, software developer, and philanthropist. He co-founded Microsoft Corporation, which became the world's largest personal-computer software company, and was its chairman and chief executive officer. After leaving Microsoft, Gates pursued philanthropic work through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which focuses on improving global health and reducing extreme poverty.

Gates has also been a strong advocate for renewable energy and climate change mitigation, investing in several clean energy technologies and participating in various global climate initiatives. He is a prolific author, having written several books on technology, business, and philanthropy.

Gates has been recognized for his contributions to technology and philanthropy, receiving numerous awards and honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Order of the British Empire, and the Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award.

In addition to his philanthropic work, Gates is also a prominent figure in global health and education, serving as a member of the board of directors for several organizations, including the American Council on Education, the Nuclear Threat Initiative, and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.





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