Aug 6 2008
Investor and philanthropist Paul G. Allen creates and advances world-class projects and high-impact initiatives that change and improve the way people live, learn, work and experience the world through arts, education, entertainment, sports, business and technology. He co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates in 1976, remained the company's chief technologist until he left Microsoft in 1983, and is the founder and chairman of Vulcan Inc. and chairman of Charter Communications. In addition, Allen's multibillion dollar investment portfolio includes large stakes in DreamWorks Animation SKG, Digeo, Oxygen Media, real estate holdings and more than 40 other technology, media and content companies. Allen also owns the Seattle Seahawks NFL and Portland Trail Blazers NBA franchises.Named one of the top philanthropists in America – with lifetime giving totaling more than $800 million – Allen gives back to the community through the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, which strengthens communities and supports vulnerable populations in the areas of arts and culture, health and human services, opportunities for youth, and scientific advancement. Allen is also founder of Experience Music Project, Seattle's critically acclaimed interactive music museum; the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame; and, Vulcan Productions, the independent film production company behind Hard Candy, last year's acclaimed "RX for Survival: A Global Health Challenge" series on PBS, "The Blues," executive produced by Martin Scorsese in conjunction with Allen and Jody Patton and the 2001 "Evolution" series on PBS. Learn more about Allen online at www.vulcan.com or www.pgafamilyfoundation.org.
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