#bill gates

With an estimated net worth of $75 billion, Bill Gates remains the richest man in the world, a record he’s held for 15 of the past 20 years, according to Forbes.  He has built one of the most powerful companies in the world — Microsoft, donated billions of dollars to charitable causes, and forever changed the way humans and machines interact. Let’s reflect on some of Gates’s best life and career advice. [gallery type="slideshow" ids="117260,117268,117269,117261,117262,117263,117264,117265,117266,117267"] Are you also a big fan of Bill Gates? Tell us more about how Bill Gates inspired you on the comment section below. Two years ago, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates announced that he will retire from his work at Microsoft. After 33 years at the helm of the software giant, Bill is finally leaving the tech industry. His baby -- a $260 billion company with more 78,000 employees and operated in 105 countries and regions worldwide -- is all grown up to be a big mammoth of a company so he's ready to leave and let go. Bill Gates used to hold the title of richest man in the world for many years until recently where he slid down to 3rd despite his estimated $58 billion asset. Read more in our articles including "Bill Gates' best life and career advice" and "Bill Gate's last day at Microsoft".