Microsoft Corp. Msft co-founder Bill Gates admitted to significant monitoring which, according to a Android The co-founder cost the Windows manufacturer an opportunity of $ 400 billion in the mobile sector.
What happened: During an interview with Eventbrite PDG Julia Hartz, Gates recognized that its mismanagement led Microsoft to miss the development of a mobile operating system similar to Android.
Gates expressed that the creation of such an operating system should have been a natural victory for Microsoft.
However, he cited the problems of mismanagement and antitrust as obstacles that prevented the company from capitalizing on the opportunity.
Therefore, Alphabet Inc. Goog Googl Google Android acquired in 2005, launching its first device in 2008, while Apple Inc. Aapl had already published the iPhone in 2007.
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Meanwhile, co-founder of Android Minor rich shared his point of view, declaring that he had helped create Android to prevent Microsoft from dominating the mobile space as he did with personal computers.
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Miner humorously noticed on the regrets of the gates, attributing more the loss of Microsoft to the actions of Gates than he realizes.
“I helped Orange launch the first Windows mobile phone in 2002, the SPV. I feared that MSFT will end up controlling the mobile as they did, I wanted something more open. So, sorry Bill, you are more responsible for losing the $ 400 billion than you think,” said Miner.
Despite this missed opportunity, Microsoft remains a leading global company, competition with Apple and Nvidia for the first place in market assessment, thanks to its strategic investments in AI and other technologies.
Why it matters: Gates has often thought about his career and decisions that have shaped Microsoft’s trajectory. His recent recognition of the misstep of the mobile market adds to a series of introspections.
Gates previously expressed his regret for having left Harvard to start Microsoft, a decision which, despite his success, left him mixed feelings.
More recently, Gates has expressed the challenges facing future generations, including the potential traps of artificial intelligence, a sector where Microsoft is now invested.
This context highlights the continuous influence of Gates and the lessons he continues to draw from his past, shaping both his personal perspectives and the strategic direction of Microsoft.
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