@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.

Tunt :

Heh almost said skill issues

Samthesam27 :

Joey.S86 :

Love that he said socialization before he mentioned technical.

Ailryden :

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

Tristy.ci :

Best billionaire

intervention :

He deserves his billions

thatmfdöm :

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

rsyemsr :

Gabe is so down to earth

Martin :

He always care about his people

𝔪𝔞𝔠𝔨 🪐 :

Gabe newell is one of the richest Americans ever, and no one hates on him, that says a lot about all the other billionaires

DonkeyTowell :

what a fucking solid move

Nema :

“Gabe Newell got a paper cut”

marcus484 :

Gabe I wouldn't mind of you became a trillionaire

Xavi :

give this man another yacht

Sir Squealer :

type of rich guy I would go to war for😭😭

ignore Arc :

I trust him more than the government 🙏😭

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.

brutal. :

Gabe should swap his money with Elons