Paul Allen
Paul Allen (1953-2018), born in 1953 in Seattle, Washington, co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates in 1975. Allen's early contributions to software development were instrumental in Microsoft's success. After leaving the company in 1983 due to health issues, he pursued various ventures, including founding Vulcan Inc., investing in sports teams like the Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trail Blazers, and supporting numerous philanthropic causes. Allen passed away in 2018, leaving a legacy of innovation and philanthropy.