When an IBM hiring manager told Bill Gates’ ex-wife Melinda French Gates to join “This little company” called Microsoft– And how it changed her life – The Times of India

Picture this: A top IBM hiring manager hands you a golden job offer… then urges you to ditch it for a scrappy startup. Sounds crazy, right? That’s exactly what happened to a young Melinda French Gates—and it launched her into the billionaire stratosphere. Her story isn’t just extraordinary in the tech world, it’s a lesson for all about taking bold decisions in life– from spotting potential to rewriting your future. At a time when IBM ruled the computing world, one woman’s selfless nudge changed everything for Melinda and how! Read on to know more:

IBM offer in hand—But a supervisor says “Go to Microsoft“

Fresh off two summer internships at IBM powerhouse, Melinda had the world at her feet. A coveted full-time job offer awaited. Enter her hiring manager—a sharp female supervisor—who flipped the script.“My hiring manager at IBM, a female, said to me, ‘Okay, are you ready to accept the job offer?’ And I said, ‘Well, I have one more company to go interview—this…