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Paul Allen was an American entrepreneur best known for co-founding Microsoft with [definition='4','0']Bill Gates[/definition]. He served on the company’s board from 1975 to 1983 before focusing on business investments, art collecting, and ownership of professional sports teams in North America.
Allen was widely regarded as a visionary of the connected digital world, recognizing early the importance of networked technologies. In 2015, he was ranked among the world’s wealthiest individuals by Forbes, with an estimated net worth of $17.5 billion, placing him 51st globally. Beyond technology, he became known for philanthropy, scientific projects, and support for sports and the arts.