Steve Ballmer Explains Rise From Bill Gates's Assistant to Microsoft CEO

The transcript discusses the decision to leave Stanford to join Microsoft, a small startup at the time. It covers the initial skepticism from family, early roles at Microsoft, and the realization of the company's potential. The narrative highlights the evolution of the tech industry and the eventual acceptance by family as Microsoft grew into a dominant force.

What was the reaction of the speaker's father when he decided to leave Stanford for a startup?

What was the speaker's initial role at Microsoft?

What significant prediction did Andy Grove make about the future of computers?

How did the speaker's parents feel about the decision to join Microsoft?

What did the speaker's father question about the nature of the work at Microsoft?