An absolutely essential factor in running a software company effectively is the vision from a real, actual professional programmer, period.

Indeed, the technical profile of Mr. William Henry Gates III has been an important factor at Microsoft. Of course, MBAs have their role at any company but please MBAs, consider this: do not try to run a company which does something you think understand but actually don't.

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