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Reminder that market capitalization is only: (number of shares)×(share price)

It's kinda crazy to think that Bill Gates would be a trillionaire if he never sold a share.

It's crazy to think that Microsoft would be where it is today if Bill Gates never sold a share, because it wouldn't.

OP is likely talking about not selling a share after the IPO. Gates had 45% of Microsoft back then.