On April 4, 2025, Microsoft celebrated its 50th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, co-founder Bill Gates shared a heartfelt video on his Instagram account, reflecting on the company’s journey and expressing gratitude for the experiences over the past five decades. In his post, Gates humorously acknowledged his early days at Microsoft, stating, “Unfortunately, I’ll never feel cool again because this was me in the early Microsoft days.”
The video features a series of nostalgic photos from Microsoft’s formative years, showcasing moments with co-founder Paul Allen and early team members. Gates captioned the post, “Happy 50th birthday, @microsoft. Thanks for the memories—and awkward photo shoots.”
In addition to the Instagram post, Gates reflected on the significance of the anniversary in a blog entry on his personal site, Gates Notes. He described the milestone as “bittersweet,” reminiscing about the company’s humble beginnings and its evolution into a global technology leader. Gates also released the original source code for Altair BASIC, Microsoft’s first product, highlighting its role in the company’s foundation.
Microsoft marked the occasion with the “Microsoft 50th Anniversary Copilot Event,” where CEO Satya Nadella and other executives discussed the company’s history and future directions, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence. TechRadar
This anniversary serves as a testament to Microsoft’s enduring impact on the technology industry and its ongoing commitment to innovation.
