Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft to focus on philanthropy

An American business magnate, software developer, Bill Gates is stepping down from the boards of Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway to devote more time to philanthropy, he announced Friday being 13th of march, 2020

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Gates, who started Microsoft in 1975 with Paul Allen, said he is stepping down in order “to dedicate more time to philanthropic priorities including global health and development, education, and my increasing engagement in tackling climate change.”