Robert M. Metcalf specializes in making
connections. Heralded for developing the most commonly used system
for linking computers together via a netowrk, known as ethernet.
Janese Swanson, 39, is founder and CEO
of Girl Tech, which specializes in creating toys and other products
aimed at making technology more interesting for girls.
In 1978, as principle scientist at Xerox
Palo Alto Research Center, John Warnock assisted in developing standards
for graphics imaging. A few years later along with Charles Geschke
they founded Adobe Systems, Inc., which helped launch the desktop
publishing revolution.
As Microsoft's Chairman and Chief Software
Architect, Bill Gates works with the company's development teams to
turn great ideas into innovative software and services.
