From Humble Beginnings To Political Power

Doug Burgum: A Success Story

From humble beginnings to political power

Doug Burgum, born on August 1, 1956, is a prominent American businessman and politician. After graduating college, he co-founded Great Plains Software, which was eventually sold to Microsoft for 11 billion USD. Burgum then became a senior vice president at Microsoft.

A successful politician

In 2016, Burgum was elected as the 33rd governor of North Dakota. He has been praised for his business experience and his commitment to conservative values. Burgum is also known for his philanthropy, having donated millions of dollars to various causes.