Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Person
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:My_Little_Grass_Shack
|
| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:University
|
| gptkbp:awards |
Telecommunications Hall of Fame inductee
|
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1918-06-15
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:3
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
promoting sustainable business practices
supporting community development initiatives mentoring young entrepreneurs promoting ethical business practices supporting veterans' initiatives advocating for consumer rights in telecommunications advocating for environmental responsibility in business developing training programs for telecommunications professionals advancing fiber optic technology developing innovative pricing models encouraging diversity in technology fields encouraging technological literacy among youth expanding access to long-distance services investing in startup companies promoting customer service standards promoting health and wellness in the workplace supporting arts and culture initiatives. supporting telecommunications research advocating for affordable telecommunications access advocating for fair competition in telecommunications fostering international telecommunications partnerships championing innovation in telecommunications technology supporting local economies through business initiatives |
| gptkbp:death_date |
1992-01-01
|
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:MCI_Communications_Corporation
|
| gptkbp:hobbies |
gptkb:golf
reading traveling |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Bill C. Mc Gowan
|
| gptkbp:influence |
entrepreneurship in technology
competition in the telecommunications market regulatory changes in telecommunications |
| gptkbp:influenced |
telecommunications policy
business practices in telecommunications |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
MCI's IPO in 1983
MCI's acquisition of other companies |
| gptkbp:known_for |
founding MCI Communications Corporation
telecommunications industry innovations pioneering long-distance telephone services |
| gptkbp:legacy |
MCI's role in breaking AT& T's monopoly
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
Caucasian |
| gptkbp:net_worth |
$1 billion
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Businessman
|
| gptkbp:philanthropy |
donated to educational institutions
|
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Mary_Mc_Gowan
|