Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Corporation, founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975, is a global technology leader and one of the world's most valuable companies (market cap over $3 trillion). Pioneering the personal computing revolution with Windows and Office, Microsoft now dominates cloud computing (Azure), enterprise software (Microsoft 365), gaming (Xbox), and AI (OpenAI partnership). Under CEO Satya Nadella, its "mobile-first, cloud-first" strategy fueled massive growth, making it a key player in the AI era with Copilot and AI-integrated products. Ranked #2 on Forbes Global 2000, Microsoft shapes how businesses and individuals work, connect, and innovate worldwide.