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In 2011, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen looked back on the company’s earliest days and offered an honest perspective on Bill Gates’ leadership. He described Gates as intensely demanding, highly driven, and at times difficult to work with.

But that pressure wasn’t random. It came from an obsession with excellence, speed, and precision—standards that helped turn a small startup into one of the most influential companies in history.

Great leadership isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it challenges people, raises the bar, and forces growth long before it feels fair.

Credit: @startuparchived

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