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Steve Ballmer

Steven Anthony Ballmer (/ˈbɔːlmər/ BAWL-mər; born March 24, 1956) is an American businessman and investor who was the chief executive officer of Microsoft from 2000 to 2014. He is the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), and a co-founder of the Ballmer Group, a philanthropic investment company.

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Known for
Former CEO of Microsoft · Co-founder of the Ballmer Group · Principal Owner of the Los Angeles Clippers
Education
Harvard University (BA)
Born
Steven Anthony Ballmer (1956-03-24) March 24, 1956 (age 70) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Children
3
Relatives
Gilda Radner (second cousin)

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Steve Ballmer

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Steve Ballmer

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