Gabe Newell

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/gabe-newell

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Gabe Newell born?November 3, 1962
2. Where was Gabe Newell born?Colorado, USA
3. What is Gabe Newell known for?Led the development and popularization of the Steam digital distribution platform
4. What is the early career?Contributed to early versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system
5. What is the company co-founded?Valve Corporation in 1996

Digital Distribution Platform: An online service that allows users to purchase, download, and manage digital content, primarily software and games.
Entrepreneurial Spirit: A strong drive and initiative to start and manage new businesses or ventures.
Industry Disruption: The process by which an innovation fundamentally changes the market structure and value network of an industry.