This has to be one of the most surreal things i have seen on a social networking website. Bill Gates has a profile on LinkedIn and recently asked the question “How can we do more to encourage young people to pursue careers in science and technology?”

Curently he has 3247 answers, and 4 connections. I would love to know how many people clicked “Add Bill to your network” even though it says “Bill Gates is not currently open to receiving Introductions or InMail”.

Experience
Co-chair

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Philanthropy industry)
2000 – Present (8 years)

Melinda and I believe that every life has equal value. We created this foundation to help reduce inequities in the U.S. and around the world. Our goal is to bring innovations in health, development, and education to the global community.

Microsoft (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MSFT; Computer Software industry)
1975 – Present (33 years)

I am Chairman of Microsoft, the company I co-founded in 1975. In July of 2008, I will be transitioning out of my day-to-day role in the company and will be focusing more time on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. After the transition, I will remain involved at Microsoft on a part-time basis.

Specialties: Personal computing, operating systems, technology, philanthropy
Interests: Reading, tennis, bridge