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Ric Weiland

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American computer programmer (1953-2006)

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Richard William "Ric" Weiland was a software developer, programmer, and philanthropist. He was the second employee at Microsoft Corporation, joining the company during his final year at Stanford University in Stanford, California. At 35, he left Microsoft focusing on working in investment management and philanthropy.

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Richard William "Ric" Weiland was a software developer, programmer, and philanthropist. He was the second employee at Microsoft Corporation, joining the company during his final year at Stanford University in Stanford, California. At 35, he left Microsoft focusing on working in investment management and philanthropy. He was a quiet but well-respected donor to the LGBTQ social justice movement, the environment, health and human services, and education. After his death, the Chronicle of Philanthropy said Weiland had given the 11th largest charitable amount in the nation with more than $165 million distributed between 20 nonprofit beneficiaries.

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United States
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Lived 1953 to 2006 · aged 53
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