50 years of Microsoft: Nadella’s flexible leadership pays off
When Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Micro-Soft 50 years ago, it was to sell a version of the Basic language for the Altair, the first proto-PC. This initial product set the stage for Microsoft’s evolution. Its fortunes have fluctuated with tech industry shifts, yet its core focus remains on providing developers with tools and platforms for application development.
Source: https://www.ft.com/content/66a94f19-2996-47c2-8738-7d010ae8633e
