Paul Allen

Paul Gardner Allen (born January 21, 1953) is an entrepreneur who established himself by co-founding Microsoft Corporation with Bill Gates. He regularly appears on lists of the richest people in the world; as of 2005 he is ranked by Forbes magazine as the seventh richest, worth an estimated $21 billion, of which $5 billion is in Microsoft stock. His investment vehicle, Vulcan Ventures, also holds large stakes in Charter Communications and Dreamworks SKG. He was recently invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).

Sports involvement

In 1997 Paul Allen purchased the Seattle Seahawks NFL team. He also played a large part in the development of the new Qwest Field. In addition to the Seahawks, Paul Allen purchased the Portland Trail Blazers in 1988. Through his Vulcan Inc. Paul Allen also owns The Sporting News magazine.

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Seattle Seahawks - NFL - Portland Trail Blazers - 1988 - Vulcan Inc. - The Sporting News

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