Part 2 • 2019 • episode "2/3" Inside Bill's Brain: Decoding Bill Gates

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The connections that shaped Bill's life come into focus, including a childhood friendship and his unique bond with Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.

Inside Bill's Brain: Decoding Bill Gates • 2019 • 2 episodes •

Part 1

Bill Gates speaks about his life-or-death mission to get better sanitation to the developing world. Also, his sisters share their childhood memories.

2019 • People

Part 2

The connections that shaped Bill's life come into focus, including a childhood friendship and his unique bond with Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.

2019 • People

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