1. Bill Gates (Co-founder of Microsoft)

Bill Gates is an American business magnate and philanthropist, best known as the co-founder of Microsoft, a leading technology company that developed the Windows operating system and other software products. Born in 1955, he demonstrated exceptional intelligence and interest in computers from a young age. Gates played a crucial role in making personal computing accessible to the masses. After stepping back from Microsoft, he focused on philanthropy through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which addresses global health, education, and poverty issues. His influence has shaped the tech industry and improved lives worldwide.