Paul Allen
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Cofondateur avec Bill Gates de Microsoft, Paul Allen est un passionné d'informatique et de sport. A la tête de son groupe Venture Productions, il multiplie avec brio ses investissements dans des sociétés d'informatique, de nouvelles technologies et du sport. Trois domaines qu'il maîtrise et qui lui ont permis de se hisser à la 57ème place du classement Forbes 2011 avec une Fortune personnelle de 13 milliards de dollars.
C'est sur les bancs de l'école que Paul Allen et Bill Gates se rencontrent. Animés par une même passion de la programmation, ils bidouillent ensemble des programmes et des jeux informatiques.
Paul Allen apprend à l'Université de Washington les secrets de la programmation informatique. Au bout de deux ans, il estime qu'il en sait assez pour commencer à travailler. Il est engagé par une société de domotique de Boston. Mais la société s'avère un trop petit terrain de jeu pour le boulimique d'informatique qu'il est.
Il n'hésite pas une seconde lorsque son ami d'enfance Bill Gates lui propose de s'associer à lui pour vendre de la programmation aux autres. Ensemble, ils fondent Microsoft et mettent au point le premier langage MS Dos qu'ils vendent à partir de 1981 à IBM.
La rémunération par IBM de 35 dollars pour chaque copie permet à Microsoft de se constituer un petit pactole et de faire son entrée en bourse dès 1986. Trois ans auparavant, Paul Allen quitte la direction technique et conserve son poste au conseil d'administration où il reste jusqu'en 2000.
En 1997, Paul Allen fonde Vulcan Productions, une société de production cinématographique. Parallèlement, il investit massivement dans les hautes technologies, les médias et le sport.
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Anciens postes connus de Paul Allen
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Cercano Management LLC /Private Equity/
 Cercano Management LLC /Private Equity/ Investment ManagersFinance Cercano Management LLC /Private Equity/ (Cercano Management) is a venture capital subsidiary of Cercano Management LLC, founded in 1986 by Paul Gardner Allen. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. | Founder | 15/10/2018 |
Digeo, Inc.
 Digeo, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Digeo, Inc. provides media software and services for cable operators. Its services include channel guides and on-demand content. The company also develops moxi media center an entertainment system that combines the features of a cable set-top box, DSL modem, CD player, DVD player, and digital video recorder. Digeo was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Kirkland, WA. | Chairman | 15/10/2018 |
The Allen Institute for Brain Science
 The Allen Institute for Brain Science Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Allen Institute for Brain Science operates as a bioscience research organization, dedicated to accelerating research globally and sharing that data within the science community. The company was founded by Paul Gardner Allen and Jody Allen Patton in 2003 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Founder | 15/10/2018 |
EMP Museum
 EMP Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services EMP Museum owns and operates a museum of music exhibits. It provides biographies of pop music stars with audios and videos. The company was founded by Paul Gardner Allen, Jody Allen Patton and Frank O. Gehry in 2000 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Chairman | 15/10/2018 |
Seattle Sounders Football Club
 Seattle Sounders Football Club Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Seattle Sounders Football Club is a professional soccer team based in Seattle, WA. The official website provides fans with the latest information on tickets, schedules, scores, stats, and team news. The team was founded in 2007 and is known for its success in Major League Soccer. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 15/10/2018 |
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| MICROSOFT CORPORATION | Technology Services |
| Entreprise privées | 19 |
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Enstar Income Growth Program Six A LP
 Enstar Income Growth Program Six A LP Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Enstar Income Growth Program Six A LP operates cable networks. It owns and operates television networks, including cable, subscription and pay-per-view operations. The company is located in St. Louis, MO. | Consumer Services |
Charter Communications Holdings LLC
 Charter Communications Holdings LLC Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Charter Communications Holdings LLC engages in the provision of cable telecommunication services. It offers cable video programming, high-speed Internet access, telephone, broadband, high definition television, and digital video recording services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Jefferson City, MO. | Consumer Services |
Charter Communications, Inc. /Old/
 Charter Communications, Inc. /Old/ Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Charter Communications, Inc. provided entertainment, information and communications solutions to residential and commercial customers. The company offered cable video programming services, such as basic and digital video, premium channels, OnDemand, pay-per-view, high definition television, digital video recorder, and online video services; Internet services; Charter.net, which provides multiple e-mail addresses, as well as various entertainment, games, news, wireless backhaul, and sports content; and telephone services. It also provided broadband communications solutions, such as Internet access, data networking, fiber connectivity to cellular towers and office buildings, video entertainment services, and business telephone services under the Charter Business brand name to business and carrier organizations. Charter Communications was founded in 1993 and was headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Consumer Services |
DWA Holdings LLC
 DWA Holdings LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services DWA Holdings LLC develops, produces, and exploits animated films. It CG animated feature films, television specials and series and live entertainment properties, meant for audiences around the world. The company was founded by David Geffen and Jeffrey Katzenberg in October 1994 and is headquartered in Glendale, CA. | Consumer Services |
| Charter Investment Services, Inc. | |
Digeo, Inc.
Digeo, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Digeo, Inc. provides media software and services for cable operators. Its services include channel guides and on-demand content. The company also develops moxi media center an entertainment system that combines the features of a cable set-top box, DSL modem, CD player, DVD player, and digital video recorder. Digeo was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Kirkland, WA. | Consumer Services |
Vulcan, Inc.
 Vulcan, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Vulcan, Inc. engages in cable TV and telecommunications, sports, technology, aerospace, entertainment, biotechnology, oil, and real estate business through its subsidiaries. The company provides private equity investment services. The company was founded by Paul Gardner Allen and Jo Allen Patton in 1986 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Finance |
Charter Communications Corp.
 Charter Communications Corp. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Charter Communications Corp. provides cable and pay television services. Its services include radio and television broadcasting, broadband internet, online gaming and customized client services. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Consumer Services |
Apex Learning, Inc.
 Apex Learning, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Apex Learning, Inc. provides online learning solutions for students. It offers blended and virtual learning solutions to schools. The firm also provides digital curriculum solutions which provide a learner experience that engages all students in rigorous coursework to prepare them for college and work. The company was founded by Paul Gardner Allen in 1997 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Commercial Services |
Cercano Management LLC /Private Equity/
Cercano Management LLC /Private Equity/ Investment ManagersFinance Cercano Management LLC /Private Equity/ (Cercano Management) is a venture capital subsidiary of Cercano Management LLC, founded in 1986 by Paul Gardner Allen. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. | Finance |
First & Goal, Inc.
 First & Goal, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services First & Goal, Inc. operates qwest field and qwest field events center. Its events center host's soccer games, car shows, trade shows and holiday events games. The company was founded in 1997 by Paul Gardner Allen and is headquartered in Seattle, WA | Consumer Services |
EMP Museum
EMP Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services EMP Museum owns and operates a museum of music exhibits. It provides biographies of pop music stars with audios and videos. The company was founded by Paul Gardner Allen, Jody Allen Patton and Frank O. Gehry in 2000 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Consumer Services |
Seattle Seahawks
 Seattle Seahawks Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Seattle Seahawks operates as a professional American football team. The team is part of the West Division of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL). The company handles football operations, brand development and advertising. The company was founded in September 1976 and is headquartered in Renton, WA. | Consumer Services |
Trail Blazers, Inc.
 Trail Blazers, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Trail Blazers, Inc. engages in the management of professional basketball franchise. The firm is part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA). It markets sports merchandise, match tickets, and collectable game items. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Consumer Services |
Vulcan Productions, Inc.
 Vulcan Productions, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Vulcan Productions, Inc. is a private company that produces and distributes content with the belief that storytelling can change the world. The company is based in Seattle, WA and was founded by Paul Gardner Allen. The company's team includes expert producers, impact strategists, and movement builders who leverage platforms ranging from film and television to XR and other emerging media. Vulcan Productions' content and campaigns are at the center of some of society's most pressing challenges. Vulcan Productions' films cover a range of topics including climate change, ocean health, humanitarian disasters, and criminal justice reform. | Consumer Services |
| The Science Fiction Museum & Hall of Fame | |
The Allen Institute for Brain Science
The Allen Institute for Brain Science Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Allen Institute for Brain Science operates as a bioscience research organization, dedicated to accelerating research globally and sharing that data within the science community. The company was founded by Paul Gardner Allen and Jody Allen Patton in 2003 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Commercial Services |
Seattle Sounders Football Club
Seattle Sounders Football Club Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Seattle Sounders Football Club is a professional soccer team based in Seattle, WA. The official website provides fans with the latest information on tickets, schedules, scores, stats, and team news. The team was founded in 2007 and is known for its success in Major League Soccer. | Technology Services |
Simplicity Financial Marketing Holdings, Inc.
 Simplicity Financial Marketing Holdings, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Simplicity Financial Marketing Holdings, Inc. engages in financial products and consulting services. Through its subsidiaries, it provides annuity, life insurance, investment, and retirement solutions to independent insurance professionals, financial advisors, and corresponding clients. The company is headquartered in Summit, NJ. | Finance |
