Andy Grove
Andy Grove
1936-
American computer scientist, engineer, and businessman who co-founded the computer company Intel. Unlike many giants in the computer industry, Grove not only completed a college degree, but went on to earn a doctorate. He co-founded Intel in 1968 and became the company's president in 1979. Since that time, Intel has rapidly emerged as one of the world's most influential companies. For his achievements, Grove has received numerous honors from American and international organizations.
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