During an interview on NBC’s “Today Show” in 1989, Bill Gates discussed his decision to establish his company outside of Silicon Valley and elaborated on the qualities he valued in prospective employees. At that stage, his company, Microsoft, employed just over 4,000 individuals. Those aspiring to join Microsoft during the peak of the personal computer boom needed to demonstrate only two particular characteristics.
The visual shows a graphic with a youthful male posing with a smile. He has light-colored, curly hair and is attired in a vest over a patterned shirt with a collar. In the upper right corner, there is an iconic Windows logo with four colors. Text overlay indicates the individual’s age at 33 and highlights his insights on the hiring process. The background features a gradient of peach and teal hues, and there’s a ‘make it’ logo, suggesting inspirational or educational content.