Published on: 2025-06-25 23:07:13
This is part two of a series of stories by Robert Gaskins who helped invent PowerPoint at Forethought Inc. in 1984 (read part one here). It was the first significant acquisition made by Microsoft. We spoke to Robert about building a startup in the 1980s and what life was like negotiating with, and working for Microsoft. After the sale Robert reported directly to Bill Gates, heading up Microsoft’s business unit in Silicon Valley. He managed the growth of PowerPoint to $100 million in annual sales
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-07-10 16:55:36
We’re living in a solutions-as-a-service modern landscape nowadays where most software on the market is part of a subscription package. Even Microsoft, if you are buying from its own website, you have to go with Microsoft 365. Sure, you’ll get access to the latest software suite with regular app updates but you’re going to be dropping money on it every single month for the indefinite future. Well, StackSocial is giving away Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for a whopping 77% off fo
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