Bill Gates says he is 'very nice' compared to Steve Jobs, Elon Musk

Bill Gates discussed his comparison to other tech titans in an interview with Bloomberg. He acknowledged the accomplishments of Steve Jobs and Elon Musk but subtly criticized their personalities. Gates emphasized his own nice demeanor compared to them. Gates had intense rivalries with both Jobs and Musk, with public attacks and personal disagreements. He mentioned that Jobs' products were overpriced and closed off, while Jobs ridiculed Gates' focus on market share. Gates also revealed that Musk was mean to him after learning he had shorted Tesla's stock. He reflected on his intense focus on Microsoft in his 20s and how it shaped his thinking.

Bill Gates says he is 'very nice' compared to Steve Jobs, Elon Musk
Bill Gates discussed his comparison to other tech titans in an interview with Bloomberg. He acknowledged the accomplishments of Steve Jobs and Elon Musk but subtly criticized their personalities. Gates emphasized his own nice demeanor compared to them. Gates had intense rivalries with both Jobs and Musk, with public attacks and personal disagreements. He mentioned that Jobs' products were overpriced and closed off, while Jobs ridiculed Gates' focus on market share. Gates also revealed that Musk was mean to him after learning he had shorted Tesla's stock. He reflected on his intense focus on Microsoft in his 20s and how it shaped his thinking.