Did Bill Gates own Microsoft?

Did Bill Gates own Microsoft? Bill Gates founded Microsoft with Paul Allen in 1975. He served as the company’s chairman and CEO until 2000, when he relinquished the CEO role, but continued as chairman of the board until 2014.

Bill Gates founded Microsoft with Paul Allen in 1975. He served as the company’s chairman and CEO until 2000, when he relinquished the CEO role, but continued as chairman of the board until 2014.