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Microsoft Volume I
Acquired
Microsoft's Founding and Early Success
Exploring the inception of Microsoft Research in 1991, the chapter discusses the strategic move to explore future technologies post successful personal computer tasks. It details the evolution of Microsoft's ownership structure, VC investments, and option pool creation, leading to numerous Microsoft millionaires. The conversation emphasizes the significance of capital efficiency for founders and the unique early control they had over their companies.
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