Bill Gates on Creating Microsoft and Going Public

The transcript covers the early challenges faced by a young entrepreneur, including issues of acceptance due to youth and geekiness. It then transitions to the decision to take Microsoft public in 1986, which led to significant financial success. The final section discusses the rapid growth of Microsoft, highlighting the hiring of Steve Ballmer and the company's focus on developing a graphical interface with Windows.

What was one of the main challenges faced by the young entrepreneur in gaining acceptance?

• Youth and geekiness

• Lack of technical skills

• Financial instability

• Lack of a business plan

In what year did Microsoft go public?

• 1986

• 1987

• 1985

• 1984

What was the financial impact on the entrepreneur shortly after Microsoft went public?

• His financial status remained unchanged

• He lost money

• He became a billionaire

• He became a millionaire

Who was brought in to help with the rapid hiring at Microsoft?

• Larry Page

• Paul Allen

• Steve Jobs

• Steve Ballmer

What technological focus did Microsoft have during its rapid growth phase?

• Expanding into mobile technology

• Building a graphical interface with Windows

• Creating a new operating system

• Developing hardware