@oddsontechnology_: Follow us @oddsontechnology_ for more technology history and rare tech archives! A random kid asked Gabe Newell for a job at Valve. His response shows why he’s always been a class act. Most CEOs of billion-dollar companies would never see an email like this, let alone respond to it. But when a young fan reached out to Gabe Newell about someday working at Valve, the co-founder of Valve and creator of Steam took the time to send a personal video response. Instead of brushing him off, Newell encouraged the student to focus on school, develop technical skills, and take advantage of the opportunities that come from learning, collaborating, and growing alongside others. It wasn’t a life-changing speech or a secret formula for success. It was simple, honest advice from someone who genuinely cared enough to answer. Moments like this are a big reason why Gabe Newell remains one of the most respected figures in gaming. Long before Steam became the largest PC gaming platform in the world, he understood something many leaders forget: sometimes a few minutes of your time can mean everything to someone else. #gabenewell #valve #steam #pc #gaming

TopHatter :

Gabe can have his yacht, I don't mind.

Milk Bag :

The only rich dude I respect.

SamtheSam :

Tunt :

Heh almost said skill issues

Tristy.ci :

Best billionaire

Toast :

In Gabe we trust

Ailryden :

When I grow up, I want to be like Gabe.

Joey.S86 :

Love that he said socialization before he mentioned technical.

thatmfdöm :

bro basically said: Just grow up and come back, i'll save you the spot

Nema :

“Gabe Newell got a paper cut”

DonkeyTowell :

what a fucking solid move

MrRichy2005 :

Gabe is the only Billionaire We yes WE love.

rsyemsr :

Gabe is so down to earth

Jovox64 :

I doubt he responds as much as he used to, but he would frequently reply to emails in the past. He responded to 2 of mine, much to my surprise, and he was always respectful and informative in his replies.

intervention :

He deserves his billions

✖W á ř n i n g: manual blink✖ :

i can be okay with capitalism if the top ones are all gabe, such a sweet man

marcus484 :

Gabe I wouldn't mind of you became a trillionaire

Arc :

I trust him more than the government 🙏😭

Sensations :

Proud to be one of people that funded his million dollar yacht collection

Ty :

Gabe gets spared in the class war