Technology world pays tribute to Paul Allen

Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft together in 1975; both have created a product which has created a revolution in the world of technology.

Allen passed away on Monday, and not long after Gates reflected on his time with his partner and friend in a statement:

Bill said, “Microsoft would never have happened without Paul.”

Bill said, "Even in high school, before any of us knew what a personal computer was, he was predicting that computer chips would get super-powerful and would eventually give rise to a whole new industry. That insight of his was the cornerstone of everything we did together."

Paul Allen passed away on 15 October at the age of 65 from complications arising out of his long battle with cancer. Paul has been an avid technology investor and philanthropist, having spearheaded multiple high-tech ventures. Allen passed away at his hometown Seattle.

He was a brilliant technologist and philanthropist who wanted to accomplish great things, and he eventually did.

Paul owns two major professional sports teams, the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League and Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association. In 2007 and 2008 respectively, he was listed as one of the 100 Most Influential People by Time. He was the 46th richest person at the time of his death, with a net worth of USD 20.3 billion.