Bill Campbell, Silicon Valley leader, dies

Q.  Which Silicon Valley entrepreneur is also known as The Coach?
- Published on 20 Apr 16

a. Bill Gates
b. Steve Jobs
c. Bill Campbell
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Bill Campbell
 
Bill Campbell, a legendary mentor to some of Silicon Valley’s most important entrepreneurs and executives including Steve Jobs and Larry Page, has died at age 75. He had been suffering from cancer.
  • Mr. Campbell, who served as president, chief executive and chairman of financial software maker Intuit Inc., became far better known for advising tech leaders. T
  • This activity earned him the nickname, “The Coach.”
  • Campbell is survived by his wife, Eileen Bocci Campbell, as well as his son and daughter, Jim Campbell and Margaret Campbell.

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