Tech Brew Ride Home cover image

(Bonus) The Man Who Could Have Been Bill Gates? (Pt. 2)

Tech Brew Ride Home

00:00

Negotiating Innovation: Kildall and IBM

This chapter explores a critical meeting between Digital Research and IBM, focusing on the licensing agreement for CPM software and the challenges posed by a one-sided non-disclosure agreement. It underscores the complexities of business negotiations, the impact on existing client relationships, and the turning point that led to the eventual rise of Microsoft over Gary Kildall's offering.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app