Yoffie, a professor at Harvard Business School and a former E Ink board member.

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Yet the importance of those early partnerships can't be overlooked, said David Yoffie, a professor at Harvard Business School.

WSJ: Microsoft Co-Founder Hits Out at Gates

"I'm not sure Bill would ever have dropped out of Harvard if it wasn't for Paul, " Mr. Yoffie said, referring to Mr. Allen's role in encouraging Mr. Gates to leave college to start Microsoft.

WSJ: Microsoft Co-Founder Hits Out at Gates