"Take it from me: Spending an hour with Melinda French Gates will restore at least an iota of your faith in humanity. The billionaire philanthropist, investor, and longtime advocate for women's and girls' rights is the rare example of an über-wealthy American who takes seriously the responsibility that their wealth confers. In Gates' case, she's now channeling much of that responsibility-and billions of her own dollars-into Pivotal Ventures, a collective of organizations focused on advancing women's interests in the US and around the world."
"it felt like a particularly salient moment to check in with Gates about, well, all of it. From her own path through the masculine "debate club" of Big Tech to the billionaire boys who aren't giving away the big bucks, I found myself pleasantly surprised, and even a little bit inspired, by Gates' candor in discussing the very real challenges of this particular moment."
Melinda French Gates channels billions into Pivotal Ventures, a collective focused on advancing women's interests in the US and globally. Pivotal awarded $250 million to women's health organizations across 22 countries. Gates frames wealth as a responsibility and models philanthropic investment in women's and girls' rights. She raises concerns about the erosion of women's interests under current political leadership and about alignment between some tech leaders and political power. Gates reflects on navigating Big Tech's masculine culture and criticizes billionaire donors who do not meaningfully give back. She emphasizes the importance of women's health care and responsible philanthropy.
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