former CEO of Microsoft, USA Facts
Steve Ballmer
former CEO of Microsoft | USA Facts
About Steve
Steven Anthony Ballmer is an American businessman and investor known for serving as the chief executive officer of Microsoft from 2000 to 2014. He was hired by Bill Gates at Microsoft in 1980 after leaving the MBA program at Stanford University and eventually rose to become president in 1998. In January 2000, Ballmer succeeded Gates as CEO, a position he held until his retirement in February 2014, after which he remained on Microsoft's board of directors for several months. During his tenure, the company experienced significant growth, with sales tripling and profits doubling over a 14-year period. Despite this, Microsoft faced challenges in maintaining its market dominance amid emerging technology trends, such as the rise of smartphones with the advent of the iPhone and Android platforms. Beyond his corporate career, Ballmer is also an owner of the Los Angeles Clippers of the NBA, with his ownership regarded by players and sportswriters as an improvement over previous owners. He has demonstrated a willingness to acquire star players and finance the construction of the team's arena, the Intuit Dome. In addition to his business pursuits, Ballmer is a co-founder of the Ballmer Group, a philanthropic investment organization. As of 2026, his personal wealth was estimated at around 145 billion dollars, making him one of the wealthiest individuals in the world according to several rankings. He is also affiliated with USA Facts, contributing to its nonpartisan data dissemination efforts.
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Latest interviews
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SBJ On Stage
Steve Ballmer: Intuit Dome Innovation and the Future of Basketball
Oct 7, 2025
Play 4 Keeps Podcast
Episode 115: Steve Ballmer Is A LIAR!!
Sep 14, 2025
Crunching Tackles
Episode 174: Steve Ballmer's Alleged Aspirations
Sep 10, 2025
Iron Gate Financial Radio
The Laker, Steve Ballmer, and Why Public Equities Still Win
Jun 26, 2025
Tools and Weapons with Brad Smith
Steve Ballmer: Scaling the digital revolution
Apr 3, 2025
Around with Randall
Special Edition 18: The Great Philanthropists - Steve and Connie Ballmer
Apr 1, 2025
Around with Randall
Special Edition 18: The Great Philanthropists - Steve and Connie Ballmer
Apr 1, 2025
The Strategerist
Steve Ballmer -- Accountability, Democracy, and USA Facts
May 3, 2024
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