Ask Bill Gates anything: Microsoft co-founder answering questions on Reddit

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UPDATE, 11:55 a.m.: Here’s a transcript of Gates’ answers —— From how much money is in his wallet to his thoughts on SOPA, here’s your chance to ask Bill Gates, well, anything. The Microsoft co-founder and chairman is doing his first Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) today at 10:45 a.m. PST. Here are some of… Read More…

Khan Academy’s Salman Khan on startups, technology and why he uses Windows

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Salman Khan is known for his educational videos, and his Khan Academy is a non-profit venture, but he has all the hallmarks of an entrepreneur. He made the leap from his full-time job, took a big risk, and built a new organization. He’s tackling a giant challenge, and trying to change the world. Khan is… Read More…

A big win for BC: Annual TED conference headed to Vancouver

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TED is heading north of the border. To mark the organization’s 30th anniversary, it just announced today that it plans to move its West Coast conference from Long Beach, California to Vancouver, B.C. in 2014. The event will take place March 17th to March 24th at the stunning Vancouver Convention Centre, with the TedActive portion… Read More…

Bill Gates says Steve Jobs was “always cooler than me”

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Steve Jobs may have been “cooler” than Bill Gates, and that’s OK. The Microsoft co-founder and chairman made his first-ever appearance on The Colbert Show last night and answered questions about his philanthropy, his days at Microsoft and Jobs. “I was lucky enough to meet Steve Jobs a few times, and people always say ‘what… Read More…

Bill Gates’ Annual Letter: How measurement can change the world

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Bill Gates published his fifth annual letter today and wrote that accurate measurements and clear goals are the keys to improving the lives of poor people around the world. Gates’ letter highlights progress with the education in the United States to the prenatal health care in Ethiopia. He emphasizes the of the importance of setting goals and… Read More…

Bill Gates says you should read these 5 books in 2013

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I wish I knew how many books Bill Gates has read in his life. The man inspires me to read more, and now he’s out with a recommended reading list for 2013. Gates spent the holidays catching up on some books and has five titles that he thinks you should check out. The Signal and… Read More…

Bill Gates wants your help to change the world by 2030

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Once a year, Bill Gates pens an annual letter that recaps the work being done around the world that’s helping the less fortunate. Before his 2013 words come out next week, he wants a little help from you. The Microsoft co-founder is asking people to participate in the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation “My Hope… Read More…

Bill Gates backs cancer test startup to create a precise genomic tumor blueprint

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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is tossing his support behind a Cambridge, Massachusetts company by the name of Foundation Medicine which is developing new tests for cancer.  Gates is among the investors pumping $13.5 million into the company, bringing Foundation’s latest round of financing to $56 million. “Advances in understanding the human genome are having a… Read More…

Bill Gates to keynote SXSWedu conference

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While much of the tech world’s attention is focused on Las Vegas and the Consumer Electronics Show (and Microsoft’s lack of a keynote or exhibit space), the upcoming SXSWedu conference has announced its first keynote: Bill Gates. SXSWedu is the newest in the family of SXSW (“South by Southwest”) events, which include the popular nine-day conference in… Read More…

Billionaires Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos got a lot richer in 2012

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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is trying to give away his fortune. But he may have to try a little bit harder. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Gates added $7 billion to his net worth during 2012, making him the second richest person in the world and the richest American tech billionaire. The rise in Gates’… Read More…