Andrew Grove - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	September 02, 1936
Died	March 21, 2016 (age 79)
Birthplace	Budapest, Hungary
Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Chinese Zodiac	Rat
Generation	Silent Generation
Known For	Transforming Intel into a global leader in semiconductors and shaping the personal computer industry.

Intro

Andrew Grove was a Hungarian-American engineer, businessman, and author best known for his leadership at Intel Corporation, where he served as the company's third employee, later becoming President, CEO, and Chairman. Grove played an instrumental role in transforming Intel into the world's largest manufacturer of semiconductors and a driving force behind the personal computer revolution. Known for his sharp management style, Grove was pivotal in shaping the strategies that made Silicon Valley a global center of technological innovation.

Early Life & Background

Born András István Gróf in Budapest, Hungary, Grove survived the Nazi occupation and later escaped the Soviet regime, immigrating to the United States in 1956. After arriving in the U.S. with little English, he earned a degree in chemical engineering from the City College of New York and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley.

Career Highlights

Joined Intel in 1968 as the third employee, eventually serving as President (1979-1997), CEO (1987-1998), and Chairman (1997-2005).
Oversaw the company's transition from memory chips to microprocessors, enabling Intel's dominance in the PC era.
Named Time magazine's Man of the Year in 1997 for his pivotal role in the tech industry.
Author of influential management books, including 'Only the Paranoid Survive.'
Mentored generations of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and leaders.

Trivia

Fled Hungary during the 1956 revolution and arrived in the U.S. as a refugee.
Known for his focus on 'constructive confrontation' and data-driven management at Intel.
A survivor of scarlet fever as a child, which left him partially deaf.
Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease later in life, Grove became known for his philanthropic efforts in healthcare research.

FAQs

When was Andrew Grove born?

Andrew Grove was born the 2 September 1936.

Where is Andrew Grove from?

Budapest, Hungary.

On His Birth-Day

About September 2nd, 1936, in brief:

Historical events: A pioneering aviation milestone was achieved when the first complete round-trip transatlantic flight was successfully completed. This groundbreaking journey marked a significant advancement in long-distance air travel, demonstrating the growing capabilities of aircraft technology and expanding global transportation possibilities.
Day of the week: September 2nd, 1936 was a Wednesday
Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
Popular movie: Our Relations directed by Harry Lachman

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