Businessmen who died on October 15

Take a focused look at the businessmen who passed away on October 15. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2018 Paul Allen

  Paul Allen was an American business magnate, computer programmer, researcher, and philanthropist, best known as the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation alongside Bill Gates. He played a significant role in the development of the personal computing revolution before becoming an influential investor and philanthropist. [bio]