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Paul Allen Biography
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In 1975 Paul Allen and Bill Gates founded Microsoft, which grew into one of the great success stories of the personal computer era. Allen left the company in 1983 after a bout with Hodgkin's disease; he remains a member of Microsoft's board of directors and his company stock has made him one of the world's richest men. On his own he has made a name for himself as a founder of and shrewd investor in hi-tech firms like Starwave, America Online and Ticketmaster, and as the enthusiastic owner of the NBA's Portland Trailblazers and the NFL's Seattle Seahawks.
Extra credit: Extra Credit: Allen has bankrolled a Seattle museum, the Experience Music Project, inspired by late guitarist Jimi Hendrix.
Blog posts mentioning Paul Allen:
Four Good Links
Paul Allen's Wired World
The man's official site; even lists his favorite books
A Wealth of Interests
1998 Seattle Times profile of Allen
Paul Allen's Wired World
From Motley Fool, a fine career recap
Experience Music Project
The official site of Allen's exotic museum in Seattle
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Best Known As
Co-founder of the Microsoft Corporation