Gabe Logan Newell, also known as Gabe Newell or simply "GabeN", is a prominent American businessman and the co-founder of the video game development and distribution company Valve Corporation. He was born on November 3, 1962, in Seattle, Washington.

Newell began his career as a software developer at Microsoft, where he worked for 13 years and helped develop the first versions of the Windows operating system. In 1996, he left Microsoft and co-founded Valve Corporation with fellow Microsoft employee Mike Harrington. The company's first game, Half-Life, was released in 1998 and became a massive commercial and critical success.

Under Newell's leadership, Valve Corporation has become one of the most influential and innovative companies in the video game industry, known for its groundbreaking games like Half-Life, Portal, and Team Fortress 2, as well as the digital distribution platform Steam. Newell has been instrumental in shaping the modern gaming landscape and is widely regarded as a visionary in the industry.

Aside from his work at Valve, Newell is also known for his philanthropic efforts. In 2013, he established the Gabe Newell Foundation, which focuses on supporting education and children's hospitals. Newell has also been a vocal advocate for the development of virtual reality technology and has invested in several VR startups.
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