Andrew Grove
Businessman and author; Intel Corporation
Born
September 2nd, 1936
88 years ago
Died
2016
9 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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A businessman and engineer, significant contributions were made to the semiconductor industry. Served as the CEO of Intel Corporation from 1987 to 1998, during which the company became the largest supplier of semiconductor chips. Authored multiple books, including 'Only the Paranoid Survive', which discussed management strategies in the tech industry. Contributed to the development of vital technologies, including microprocessors.
Led Intel Corporation as CEO
Played a major role in microprocessor development
Authored 'Only the Paranoid Survive'
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