Paul Allen
Paul Allen
Paul Gardner Allenis an American businessman, philanthropist, investor, musician, and innovator, best known as the co-founder of Microsoft, alongside Bill Gates. As of March 2016, he was estimated to be the 45th richest person in the world, with an estimated wealth of $17.7 billion...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth21 January 1953
CitySeattle, WA
CountryUnited States of America
ideas creating creative
I enjoy creating new ideas, working on new creative projects.
sports games enjoy-life
You've got to enjoy time with your family and friends, and if you're involved in sports franchises, those peak moments in playoff games. You have to enjoy life.
eight years sick
In the first eight or so years at Microsoft, we were always chained to our terminals, and after I got sick the first time, I decided that I was going to be more adventurous and explore more of the world.
regret swim wish
The only regrets I have are rather prosaic - like I wish I went for a swim in the Pacific.
thinking differences making-a-difference
In global warming, I think everyone is scratching their heads - are there technological things that can be brought to bear that can make a difference?
important looks world
You look at things you enjoy in your life, but much more important is what you can do to make the world a better place.
needs realizing should
What should exist? To me, that's the most exciting question imaginable. What do we need that we don't have? How can we realize our potential?