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Idea man
a memoir by the co-founder of Microsoft
Book • 2011
In this memoir, Paul Allen recounts his journey from an early fascination with computers to the co-founding of Microsoft.
The book explores the often conflicted partnership between Allen and Bill Gates, Allen's departure from Microsoft in 1983, and his subsequent ventures in private space travel, sports, music, and scientific research.
Allen reflects candidly on his successes, failures, and his vision for the future, providing insights into his problem-solving approach and his impact on various fields.
The book explores the often conflicted partnership between Allen and Bill Gates, Allen's departure from Microsoft in 1983, and his subsequent ventures in private space travel, sports, music, and scientific research.
Allen reflects candidly on his successes, failures, and his vision for the future, providing insights into his problem-solving approach and his impact on various fields.
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as a source of information about Bill Gates, referencing a quote from Allen's mother describing Gates as an "edge walker."


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, who previously covered it with Preston Pysh in 2016.


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as a book where Paul Allen tells his side of the story of Microsoft's founding.


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as a worthwhile read, highlighting Paul Allen's visionary role in the PC revolution and his relentless focus on understanding intelligence.

Oren Etzioni

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as an accurate account of 

' early life.


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as a memoir offering insights into the early days of Microsoft.


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