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
bowl gut hoping last seem super win year
I was at the Super Bowl last year just hoping that one day we'd be able to get there. I may seem like a mild-mannered guy, but my gut was churning inside: 'Let's win this game. Just win this game. We've got to win this game.
advance bowl front great next office people period players potential success super together whenever
Whenever you advance to the Super Bowl after a period of not having success in the playoffs, you think about that as a potential springboard for the future. I think we've got great people in the front office and great players on the team. I told them that. Let's keep it together and keep going next year.
great super team winning
The Super Bowl. Wow! It's mind-blowing if you're a fan, how great it is to think of your team winning the Super Bowl.
bowl great happy plus round super ups
I'm just so happy for Mike. We had some ups and downs, plus exits in the first round of the play-offs. To be going into the Super Bowl after all that, it is fantastic. He is just a great coach.
bowl playing super
You're playing in the Super Bowl -- it just doesn't get any better than that.
dreamed environment heart involved outdoor playing rewarding support
To be able to be even playing in an NFC championship game, with the support of all the fans, and the kind of outdoor environment that I dreamed about when I first got involved with the Seahawks, its just so rewarding and heart warming.
difference family finding interest interested point strong ways
If you think about making a difference in the community, my family has always had a strong interest in the arts. I'm always interested in finding ways to innovate... It's a blend; it's not a point focus.
deeper discussion pushing rarely shy sign trades
While I sign off on trades or free agents, I've rarely overruled my basketball people's decisions. But I'm not shy about steering the discussion or pushing deeper if something doesn't make sense to me.
agent coming optimistic
As I said before, I am optimistic about that. Obviously, there will be discussions with his agent over the coming weeks.
optimistic
As I said before, I am optimistic about that.
detached fans low
Fans had detached themselves. They were making jokes. It was the low point.
exceeded far happened
What's happened so far has exceeded my expectations.
active board company dynamic enable enjoyed member microsoft role spend successful technology time
Being an active board member for a dynamic and successful company such as Microsoft is a time-intensive role and one I have enjoyed for many years. However, this new role will enable me to spend my time on technology and products, where I can really make a significant contribution.
charter customer executive lead marketing neil next service skills talented
Neil is a proven, talented executive with the right combination of operational, marketing and customer service skills to lead Charter to the next level.