🏢 Microsoft's Humble Beginnings – Right Here in Albuquerque!

ou’d hardly believe it—tucked away in a quiet, sun-drenched neighborhood of Albuquerque stands a small, unassuming building where one of the world's most influential tech giants began: Microsoft. That’s right! This is where a young Bill Gates and Paul Allen launched what would become a global revolution in personal computing. 💻🌵 The building itself is… plain. Really plain. No grand architecture, no flashy signs—just a simple beige structure with a historic marker out front that tells its incredible story. It’s almost surreal to stand in front of it and imagine the early days of coding, big dreams, and the humble start of a company that would change the world. So why Albuquerque? 🤔 Well, it turns out Gates and Allen originally worked here in partnership with MITS, the company behind the Altair 8800—one of the first personal computers. They moved to New Mexico to be closer to their first major client. But soon enough, they returned to their hometown of Seattle to scale up. Still, it was right here, under the bright desert sky, that Microsoft registered its name, hired its first employees, and developed early versions of BASIC. There’s not much to see here—no museum, no interactive exhibits—just a plaque and a lot of history. But if you’re a tech nerd, a business enthusiast, or just love stories of underdog beginnings, this spot is quietly powerful. You can almost feel the ambition still lingering in the air. ✨ I did a quick search later and learned how much strategy—and maybe a little luck—brought them here. It’s a reminder that even the biggest journeys start small. Sometimes in a strip-mall office in the middle of the desert. 📍 Location: Microsoft Historic Marker, 13566 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM (Note – the actual original office was nearby; the marker tells the tale!) #MicrosoftOrigin #TechHistory #StartSmallThinkBig #AlbuquerqueHiddenGems #BillGates #PaulAllen #NerdsOnTour