Bill Gates Leaves Microsoft to Focus on Philanthropy

June 24, 2008

Bill Gates Leaves Microsoft to Focus on Philanthropy

Friday will mark Bill Gates’s last day as a full-time employee of Microsoft, the company he co-founded 33 years-ago, reports InformationWeek. Mr. Gates is leaving his company to concentrate on his work with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Seattle fund he and his wife established in 1999.

Mr. Gates will remain in his role as Microsoft’s chairman.

The software mogul said he plans to encourage his wealthy friends to support the foundation’s efforts. “I need to orchestrate the rich world to help out,” said Mr. Gates.

“Everybody should give time and some money,” he added. “Pick a cause, and there are so many good ones out there, that you can develop some expertise in, and perhaps involve your spouse or the rest of your family,” he said.

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Comments

The man who brought us Vista is going to “orchestrate the rich world to help out”.

I feel so much better now.

— Roger Jun 24, 02:03 PM #
Yeah, complain about a guy giving billions to world charities and then leaving his company to do MORE.

After you donate your first billion to other people, then start criticizing his philanthropy.

— Blake Jun 24, 02:06 PM #
Yeah, Bill Gates is an example of the good man who made it and at the same time shared his wealth with those who need help. He is an example that should be followed by other wealthy people.

— Erlinda Jun 24, 02:21 PM #
It’s so easy to be sarcastic—no cost, no risk. It’s much harder to do good in the world, and stand up for criticism. We should have more people like Bill Gates who take that risk.

— Laurie Jun 24, 04:00 PM #
We complain when they don’t and we criticize when they do. He is the perfect example of giving back sooner than later. Many people give when they die and are praised for their generosity. Good for you Bill. Keep up the great work.

— Cathy Jun 24, 05:11 PM #
Now that’s what I call leadership (and success on all levels).

— Greg Tingle Jun 24, 06:21 PM #
It’s Bill and MELINDA gates. Good to have a partner who will back up what you believe in and give you the emotional and moral support for such a huge task. Bless ‘em both!

— josie Jun 24, 08:14 PM #
“God bless Bill Gates and his wife! I wish and pray that more rich people like him will join or donate in his foundation or even other charities.”

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— Bagir Jun 28, 03:48 AM #
Mr. Gates continues to amaze me. Many thanks to his foundation for the continued support of the “Generous Community” and our “Adopt a School” Initiative. Great people like Bill and Melinda Gates, his father and Greg Tingle are pushing this initiative beyond the borders of the US. We at the Generous Community are excited about his new direction.

— Bob Winstead Jul 3, 11:42 AM #

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