Inside The Deal That Made Bill Gates $350 Million (1986)

On the 25th anniversary of the company’s IPO, Fortune presents the inside story of Microsoft’s stock issue. For six months, writer Uttal followed around a young Bill Gates, whom he dubbed the “rabid rabbit” as he prepared himself and his company for the public markets.

Author: Bro Uttal
Source: Fortune
Published: Jul 21, 1986
Length: 22 minutes (5,694 words)