It’s been reported that she has remained close to Gates, even after he met and married Melinda.

During their three year relationship, they dated and took trips together.

And that isn’t where Gates and Winblad’s friendship ended.

Bill Gates young

When Bill was considering asking Melinda to marry him, he reportedly asked Winblad what her opinion was.

Gates revealed that, after confiding in Winblad about the proposal, he had her support.

It was about ‘Can I get the balance right between work and family life?"’

Ann Winblad speaking

Clearly, the balance did not work out for the couple.