Wednesday, January 18, 2012

4 Founder Technology Giants Pull Away

Steve Jobs (Ist.)
Jakarta - Established, then 'left'. This is what some of the following figures are known for their achievements in setting up technology companies which now meraksasa.

Of course, strong reasons to accompany major decision before handing Bill Gates cs highest seat in the company's own leadership. Let's explore further.

1. Bill Gates - Microsoft Corp..
William Henry Gates III, better known by the company Bill Gates founded Microsoft Corp.. He was educated at Harvard University before finally being dropped out in order to develop Microsoft.

His sacrifice was not in vain. Software company is growing rapidly and become a giant in his field. Bill Gates himself won the title of the magazine Forbes as the richest man in the world for several years.

Gates held the CEO position until he chose to passed to Steve Ballmer in 2000. Gates chose to become 'chief software architect. But after 6 years, Gates was again handed over his role and decided to hold the Chairman position only.



Meet the generous spirit, in 2008, Gates chose to focus more to charity that he founded with his wife, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Reported, the foundation has helped tens of thousands of children suffering from polio and malaria.

2. Jon S. von Tetzchner - Opera Software




Differences of opinion with officials led to the founder and CEO of Opera Opera Jon S. von Tetzchner left office.

"It's clear that the board of directors and management have different views and opinions with me. As a result, I have agreed with the board to end my time at the Opera," said Tetzchner.

Von Tetzchner, Opera Software gave birth in 1995 and held the lead until 2010 before finally walked away.

3. Steve Jobs - Apple Inc..




'Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish' is a phrase from Steve Jobs who inspired many people. Steve Jobs founded Apple with Steve Wozniak. Prolonged illness forced Jobs to leave Apple's CEO chair in August last year.

The resignation was completely taken a sabbatical following the Jobs. Figures are identical to the dress turtleneck, jeans and sneakers are undergoing liver transplantation due to ill treatment of pancreatic cancer he suffered.

Under the leadership of Jobs, Apple is known for its products that favor high quality packing with a simple but attractive design.

"I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I still want to serve for Apple, if the board thinks it is still feasible, as chairman of the board, directors and employees of Apple," he continued. Apple's next CEO position is held by Tim Cook.

Steve Jobs stopped at the hearts of many people. In addition to Apple's success, he is also known for his philosophy of life is wise. No wonder when death came to him, the world seems to grieve together.

4. Jerry Yang - Yahoo Inc.


This is the company's founder and former CEO of Internet fame is now being hotly-discussed warmth. Jerry Yang is following the footsteps of three CEOs at the top to retire from the company he founded himself.

The reason must not be obvious, but some predictions say that Jerry resign because his company getting squeezed Google and Facebook are in fact younger. Other predictions say, Jerry wanted to avoid a proxy fight that was brought by one of the shareholders.

Jerry Yang founded Yahoo Inc. in 1995 with David Filo. Yahoo had positioned on the top of glory and sit in the CEO chair for several years, in early 2012 is Jerry finally decided to no longer continue their work.

"The time has come for me to pursue other interests outside of Yahoo," a statement from the figure of the birth of Taiwan 43 years ago is on the decline.

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