Who is he?

Paul (Gardner) Allen is his name. Microsoft is his game. Paul Allen is the co founder of Microsoft Corp. as well as the founder and chairman of Vulcan Inc.

• Worth approximately $13.5 billion.
• Owns Seattle seahawks (NFL), Portland Trail Blazers (NBA), and Seattle Sounders FC (MLB)
• Considered one of the world's top 100 most infuential people.

What did I learn?

1. Equally as important as Bill Gates.
2. Developed BASIC for first microcomputer (with help from Gates).
3. Second billionare at Microsoft Corp.

Why did I choose him?

I chose Paul Allen because he's the co founder of microsoft, one of the most important companies in the modern world, which I find to be very infuential. Also because he uses his money for science research, education, (more) business, charity, and of course a couple sports teams.

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