Melinda Gates

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, could have been the world’s first trillionaire if he had retained his original company stock. What Happened: The Forbes projection comes in light of Gates’ public commitment to donate nearly all of his remaining wealth and wind down the...

Billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates has suggested that playing sports could be a major factor in the success of women in the C-suite. What Happened: At the Power of Women’s Sports Summit, French Gates highlighted the correlation between women in leadership positions and their...

Phoebe Gates, co-founder of fashion pricing startup Phia and daughter of Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, shared the practical advice her mother gave her after she faced relentless queries from potential investors about future motherhood. What Happened: While raising...

Philanthropist Melinda Gates is best known for helping lead the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for years before she moved on to focus on Pivotal Ventures. While Gates has moved on from the organization founded with ex-husband Bill Gates, the philanthropist carries advice shared to the duo by...

Melinda French Gates credited a conversation with an IBM hiring manager for her decision to join Microsoft, a choice that significantly impacted her career and personal life. What Happened: French Gates narrated her career-defining story to LinkedIn News. After two successful summer internships,...

Raising children with good values is a challenge for any parent, but it gets even trickier when you're among the richest people in the world.  Bill and Melinda Gates, despite their multi-billion-dollar net worth, made headlines for their decision to raise their three children – Jennifer, Rory...

Melinda French Gates has launched a new $250 million initiative to improve women's health, making headlines worldwide. This significant move is part of her $1 billion commitment to promoting women's rights, highlighting the growing recognition that women’s health issues are often overlooked...

Philanthropist Melinda French Gates announced a new $250 million fund to improve women's health, shedding light on her top priority after stepping down from chairing the Gates Foundation. What Happened: French Gates announced earlier this year that she would continue philanthropic efforts with a...

Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates and his ex-wife Melinda French Gates took to Instagram on Saturday to celebrate the 22nd birthday of their youngest daughter Phoebe Gates. What Happened: “This little girl has grown up to be a dedicated advocate, a brilliant founder, and a simply wonderful...

Melinda French Gates shared her thoughts on being a billionaire and her philanthropic responsibilities. What Happened: She described her wealth, estimated between $11 billion and $13.5 billion, as “surreal” and emphasized the responsibility it brings. Despite this, she noted that it...

Bill Ackman, the CEO of Pershing Square, has responded to Microsoft Corp. Founder Bill Gates‘ former wife Melinda Gates‘ criticism of his philanthropic efforts. Ackman, who is also a prominent investor, expressed his belief that for-profit solutions are more effective in addressing...

Warren Buffett, the fast-food enthusiast and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., embarked on a unique culinary journey during his 17-day trip to China in 1995, courtesy of his close friends, Bill Gates and Melinda Gates. What Happened: The Gateses ensured that Buffett’s dietary preferences were...

In the run-up to the 2024 election, Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk on Thursday expressed his views on the political activities of Melinda French Gates, philanthropist, and ex-wife of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, hinting at a potential impact on Western civilization. What Happened: Musk took to X,...

After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, women's health may become an even bigger key topic for the 2024 election. Billionaire and philanthropist Melinda French Gates wants to ensure voters know how important the issue and female voters are. What Happened: French Gates, who recently...

Billionaire Bill Gates is best known as the co-founder and former CEO of Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT). He is also known for his philanthropic efforts with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Trust. Those two items collided in the first quarter with the sale of Microsoft stock. Here's what to...