Minecraft billionaire Markus Persson lists Beverly Hills mansion for $70 million
Swedish billionaire Markus Persson, the creator of Minecraft, has put his Beverly Hills mansion on the market for $70 million, the same price he paid.
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Irish billionaire John Collison nominated to Microsoft board as two directors exit
Stripe co-founder John Collison has been nominated to Microsoft's board, bringing his technology and entrepreneurial experience to the company as two directors prepare to depart.
Billionaire Bill Ackman bets $4.4 billion on Microsoft and Amazon
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square holds about $4.4 billion of Microsoft and Amazon stock, roughly 22% of its portfolio, after buying more Microsoft and trimming Amazon.
Black investor John Rogers’ fund buys Microsoft shares worth $46 million
Ariel Investments led by John Rogers buys $46.4 million in Microsoft shares, strengthening its tech portfolio.
Meet Sarah Bond: Black executive leading gaming industry’s transformation
Beyond Xbox, Bond’s influence extends to the boards of leading tech companies, where her expertise acts as a guiding force for diverse businesses.
Gbenga Agboola’s Flutterwave joins forces with Microsoft to boost financial inclusion in Africa
Agboola, co-founder and CEO of Flutterwave, expressed the company’s excitement in partnering with Microsoft to accelerate financial inclusion in Africa.
Bill Gates’ foundation invests $30 million to advance AI in Africa
Gates’ net worth currently stands at a staggering $124 billion. This immense wealth secures his position as the fifth-richest man in the world.
John W. Thompson: Black executive behind one of the world’s largest tech mergers
Thompson’s tenure at Symantec Corp., now known as Gen Digital Inc., cemented his legacy as a visionary leader and master dealmaker.
Christopher Young: A Black executive who owns $32 million in Microsoft shares
Young, a leading business executive and a top figure among America’s Black executives, has etched his mark on the prestigious canvas of Microsoft.
Flutterwave, led by billionaire Gbenga Agboola, inks technology agreement with Bill Gates’ Microsoft
Flutterwave, under Agboola’s visionary leadership, has emerged as a prominent player in the African tech ecosystem.
Microsoft joins forces with Strive Masiyiwa’s Liquid to bring Internet to underserved African communities
Liquid is a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology company.
U.S. billionaire Bill Gates commits $7 billion to support health, agriculture in Africa
The Gates Foundation has distributed more than $80 billion in grants, not including the $7 billion just earmarked for Africa.