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Idea Man

A Memoir by the Cofounder of Microsoft

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Idea Man

Auteur(s): Paul Allen
Narrateur(s): Sean Runnette
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 By his early thirties, Paul Allen was a world-famous billionaire-and that was just the beginning.

In 2007 and 2008, Time named Paul Allen, the cofounder of Microsoft, one of the hundred most influential people in the world. Since he made his fortune, his impact has been felt in science, technology, business, medicine, sports, music, and philanthropy. His passion, curiosity, and intellectual rigor-combined with the resources to launch and support new initiatives-have literally changed the world.

In 2009 Allen discovered that he had lymphoma, lending urgency to his desire to share his story for the first time. In this classic memoir, Allen explains how he has solved problems, what he's learned from his many endeavors-both the triumphs and the failures-and his compelling vision for the future. He reflects candidly on an extraordinary life.

The book also features previously untold stories about everything from the true origins of Microsoft to Allen's role in the dawn of private space travel (with SpaceShipOne) and in discoveries at the frontiers of brain science. With honesty, humor, and insight, Allen tells the story of a life of ideas made real. Affaires Développement commercial et entrepreneuriat Entrepreneurship Professionnels et universitaires Science et technologie Technologie Mémoires Spirituel Logiciel Informatique
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The amazing story of an intelligent man who invested in what really matter for human race advancement...SCIENCES!

Mr. Allen, we miss you!

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With renewed attention around the Seattle Seahawks and their future, I picked up Idea Man by Paul Allen—and it gave me a fresh appreciation for just how ahead of his time he was.

Even though it’s been a few years since his passing, there’s something fascinating about revisiting his legacy today—especially when you think about the role of Jody Allen and what’s next for the organization.

What stood out most is how visionary Paul Allen truly was. Not every deal worked out—he took some big swings and losses—but looking at things from where we are today, so many of his ideas and investments were incredibly forward-thinking. In many ways, his vision was right on.

It’s an insightful and engaging read, especially if you’re interested in innovation, entrepreneurship, and the early days of tech.

Highly recommend this book—and it’s definitely sparked my interest in picking up a book on Bill Gates next.
Gerry Scott - Vancouver, B.C.

Paul truly was ahead of his time

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