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PaulAllen.com Exploration Science Futurist Pacific Northwest Creativity About He played a mean guitar and believed in the creative spark in all of us He believed that when smart people work together with vision and determination, there is little that can’t be accomplished His greatest satisfaction came from working to make the world a better place He empowered scientists to push the boundaries of discovery He changed the trajectory of modern computing He was a pioneer in privatizing modern space exploration He was the son of an elementary-school teacher and a librarian He believed in the power of new ideas and helping creative thinkers accelerate discovery He established institutes to unlock the mysteries of the brain, bioscience, and advance AI for the common good He almost never missed a Seattle Seahawks or Portland Trail Blazers home game By nature, I am attracted to tough problems—problems that, by definition, require innovative and dramatic solutions. — Paul Allen About Paul G. Allen Paul Allen lived a life motivated by a love of ideas and the urge to put them into motion. His philanthropic contributions of more than $2.65 billion during his life have helped save endangered species, deepened our understanding of bioscience, shared art and music, developed new technologies, tackled epidemics, and explored the ocean floor. He loved learning from others and was driven to connect great minds, so, together, big things could happen. Read More Lifelong Pursuits Innovative Explorer Whether equipping teams to venture deep below the ocean or reach low-earth orbit, Paul’s focus was to leverage the power of data and technology to explore and improve our world. Read More Science-Minded Optimist Paul was fueled by his faith in science and technology to help create lasting change. Read More Intuitive Futurist While it’s not that unusual to run across an individual who can anticipate trends and challenges before they arrive, it is exceedingly rare for someone to be able to see two, three, or more steps down the road. Read More Champion of the Pacific Northwest Paul was a hometown boy who felt deeply connected to the culture, land, and community in Seattle and across the Pacific Northwest. Read More Creative Catalyst Paul recognized the creative spirit that lives in all of us. He believed within it lies the secret to having an impact large and small. Read More A Lifetime of Impact Paul was a true polymath, a person whose knowledge and skills spanned a wide range of disciplines. He realized early on that his exceptional resources could be deployed to make the world a better place. And that’s exactly what he did. Read More "As long as we work together—with both urgency and determination— there are no limits to what we can achieve." Paul Allen About Paul G. Allen Exploration Science Futurist Pacific Northwest Creativity All Rights Reserved. © 2024 The Paul G. Allen Estate and Trust Privacy | Terms | Image Copyright | Cookie...