Meet Steve Ballmer — the man who turned bold choices into billion-dollar success From dropping out of Stanford to joining a small startup called Microsoft, Ballmer’s journey is a masterclass in loyalty, risk, and relentless hustle. Once Bill Gates’ assistant earning $50,000 a year, he went on to become Microsoft’s CEO, leading the company through its biggest transformations — from Xbox to global expansion. His story shows that true success isn’t about luck — it’s about energy, vision, and never