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In Data We Trust | Interview: Steve Ballmer

Jun 17, 2024
Former Microsoft executive, Steve Ballmer, discusses USAfacts.org, data-based decision-making, immigration, healthcare, debt, AI's impact, and funding Harvard on The Dispatch Podcast.
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Quick takeaways

  • USA Facts promotes data transparency and data-based decision-making.
  • Challenges in accessing comprehensive government data emphasize the need for USA Facts to consolidate information.

Deep dives

Steve Ballmer's Journey: From Microsoft CEO to Philanthropy

Steve Ballmer, known for his tenure at Microsoft, now focuses on philanthropy, notably through USA Facts. His journey from Microsoft to owning the Los Angeles Clippers NBA team showcases a shift towards philanthropic endeavors. Ballmer's discussion at the Dispatch headquarters emphasized the importance of data-based decision-making and the role of USA Facts in promoting data transparency.

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