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Idea Man

A Memoir by the Cofounder of Microsoft

A Memoir by the Cofounder of Microsoft

A Memoir by the Cofounder of Microsoft

By Paul Allen

By Paul Allen

By Paul Allen

By Paul Allen

By Paul Allen
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By Paul Allen
Read by Sean Runnette

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Oct 30, 2012 | ISBN 9781591845379

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Apr 19, 2011 | ISBN 9781101476451

Audiobook Download $22.50

Apr 19, 2011 | 763 Minutes

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    About Idea Man

    By his early thirties, Paul Allen was a world-famous billionaire-and that was just the beginning. 

    In 2007 and 2008, Time named Paul Allen, the cofounder of Microsoft, one of the hundred most influential people in the world. Since he made his fortune, his impact has been felt in science, technology, business, medicine, sports, music, and philanthropy. His passion, curiosity, and intellectual rigor-combined with the resources to launch and support new initiatives-have literally changed the world. 

    In 2009 Allen discovered that he had lymphoma, lending urgency to his desire to share his story for the first time. In this classic memoir, Allen explains how he solved problems, what he learned from his many endeavors-both the triumphs and the failures-and his compelling vision for the future. He reflects candidly on an extraordinary life. 

    The book also features previously untold stories about everything from the true origins of Microsoft to Allen’s role in the dawn of private space travel (with SpaceShipOne) and in discoveries at the frontiers of brain science. With honesty, humor, and insight, Allen tells the story of a life of ideas made real.

    About Idea Man

    By his early thirties, Paul Allen was a world-famous billionaire-and that was just the beginning.

    In 2007 and 2008, Time named Paul Allen, the cofounder of Microsoft, one of the hundred most influential people in the world. Since he made his fortune, his impact has been felt in science, technology, business, medicine, sports, music, and philanthropy. His passion, curiosity, and intellectual rigor-combined with the resources to launch and support new initiatives-have literally changed the world.

    In 2009 Allen discovered that he had lymphoma, lending urgency to his desire to share his story for the first time. In this classic memoir, Allen explains how he has solved problems, what he’s learned from his many endeavors-both the triumphs and the failures-and his compelling vision for the future. He reflects candidly on an extraordinary life.

    The book also features previously untold stories about everything from the true origins of Microsoft to Allen’s role in the dawn of private space travel (with SpaceShipOne) and in discoveries at the frontiers of brain science. With honesty, humor, and insight, Allen tells the story of a life of ideas made real.

    About Idea Man

    By his early thirties, Paul Allen was a world-famous billionaire-and that was just the beginning.

    In 2007 and 2008, Time named Paul Allen, the cofounder of Microsoft, one of the hundred most influential people in the world. Since he made his fortune, his impact has been felt in science, technology, business, medicine, sports, music, and philanthropy. His passion, curiosity, and intellectual rigor-combined with the resources to launch and support new initiatives-have literally changed the world.

    In 2009 Allen discovered that he had lymphoma, lending urgency to his desire to share his story for the first time. In this classic memoir, Allen explains how he has solved problems, what he’s learned from his many endeavors-both the triumphs and the failures-and his compelling vision for the future. He reflects candidly on an extraordinary life.

    The book also features previously untold stories about everything from the true origins of Microsoft to Allen’s role in the dawn of private space travel (with SpaceShipOne) and in discoveries at the frontiers of brain science. With honesty, humor, and insight, Allen tells the story of a life of ideas made real.

    About Paul Allen

    Paul Allen is the billionaire technologist and philanthropist who cofounded Microsoft with Bill Gates. He is the chairman of Vulcan Inc. and founder of the Allen Institute for Brain Science. He also owns the Seattle Seahawks and the Portland Trail… More about Paul Allen

    About Paul Allen

    Paul Allen is the billionaire technologist and philanthropist who cofounded Microsoft with Bill Gates. He is the chairman of Vulcan Inc. and founder of the Allen Institute for Brain Science. He also owns the Seattle Seahawks and the Portland Trail… More about Paul Allen

    About Paul Allen

    Paul Allen is the billionaire technologist and philanthropist who cofounded Microsoft with Bill Gates. He is the chairman of Vulcan Inc. and founder of the Allen Institute for Brain Science. He also owns the Seattle Seahawks and the Portland Trail… More about Paul Allen

    Product Details

    Category: Biography & Memoir | Business

    Paperback | $18.00
    Published by Portfolio
    Oct 30, 2012 | 400 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-7/16 | ISBN 9781591845379

    Category: Biography & Memoir | Business

    Ebook | $13.99
    Published by Portfolio
    Apr 19, 2011 | 384 Pages | ISBN 9781101476451

    Category: Biography & Memoir | Business | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $22.50
    Published by Penguin Audio
    Apr 19, 2011 | 763 Minutes | ISBN 9781101432433

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