Paul Allen, Co-founder of Microsoft (4/26/11)

from Paul Allen, Microsoft co-founder and author of "Idea Man" held on April 26, 2011

Duration

1:03:20

In 2007 and 2008, Time named Microsoft co-founder Allen one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Since making his fortune with Bill Gates, Allen’s impact has been felt in science, technology, business, medicine, sports, music and philanthropy. Allen explains how he has solved problems, what he’s learned from his many endeavors (the triumphs and the failures) and his compelling vision for the future.

This program was recorded in The Commonwealth Club's Silicon Valley Office on April 26, 2011

Speakers

Paul Allen

Co-founder, Microsoft; Chairman, Vulcan Inc.; Author, Idea Man: A Memoir

In conversation with John L. Hennessy

President, Stanford University

Commonwealth Club World Affairs

The leading national forum open to all for the impartial discussion of public issues important to the membership, community and nation. The Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum. Each year, we bring nearly 500 events on topics ranging across politics, culture, society and the economy to our members and the public, both in-person and via extensive online and on-air listenership and viewership.

The views of Club speakers are their own and their participation does not constitute or imply endorsement or recommendation by Commonwealth Club World Affairs.

San Francisco Headquarters

110 The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-597-6705

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 194210
San Francisco, CA 94119–4210

Silicon Valley

408-280-5530