Microsoft’s startup story: A new look, with insights for today
GeekWire
The Rise of Microsoft: Culture and Challenges
This chapter explores the early years of Microsoft, highlighting the skepticism about software as a business and the pivotal alliances that fueled its growth, particularly with IBM. It delves into the challenging work culture that fostered a male-dominated environment, the impacts of gender bias, and the company's transformation into a tech giant by the late '90s. Additionally, it reflects on the ongoing legacy of Microsoft in corporate history, including lessons on collaboration and adaptation in the tech landscape.
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