Steve Ballmer started at Microsoft (MSFT) as Bill Gates’ assistant in 1980, when he was employee number 30. He later went on to become its CEO at the height of the dot-com bubble. His unmatched energy and passion for all things Microsoft was on full display at his infamous product launches. Unfortunately for Ballmer, Microsoft’s stock price did not match that energy. He announced his retirement in 2013, after losing billions of dollars on acquisitions and on the Surface tablet. Microsoft’s stock price rebounded on the news, in part contributing to the billions he ultimately made in Microsoft employee stock options – enough to buy the Los Angeles Clippers. You can now find the 67-year-old mostly courtside, rooting for his team and leading the charge at non-profit USAFacts, which aims to provide in-depth insight into the country’s economy. “Tone gets set at the top. We’re hardcore, we’re going to win. We’re about maximizing our chance to win championships,” Ballmer said of the Clippers. Ballmer is also focused on government transparency through USAFacts. Ballmer talks with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi about his leadership style and how it has evolved over the years. “I’ve decided I want to be more like an executive chairman than like a CEO in my new life. That means we have people who really run things,” Ballmer said
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For the record, this is the Microsoft 8 guy. Just to keep in perspective
Seems like this whole thing is just an ad for Steve’s political
Action committee / non profit.
I’ve been quite unsure about investing in this current market and at the same time I feel it’s the best time to get started on the market. i was at a seminar and the host spoke about making over $972,000 within 3 Months with a capital of $200,000. I just need creative ideas to afford my retirement🚀🚀
I’ll advise you to work with a financial advisor. Definitely a good time to invest in stocks, Gold, silver and digital currencies(BTC, ETH.XRP)
Yes I Agree, I’ve been talking to Nick Dranchak for long now, mostly because I lack the knowledge and energy to deal with these ongoing market circumstances. there are more aspects of the market than the average individual is aware of. Having an investing counselor is now the best line of action, especially for those who are close to retiring
I also follow the guidelines of Mr Nick, invested $88,000 in Bitcoin, making 15% – 20% every week. unlike I can say for my IRA which has just been trudging along.
HOW !! I know it’s possible , I would appreciate if you show me how to go about.
That guy is very annoying
What a privilege
Listen before you speak 👍🏼
Balmer is hardly a competent CEO.