I work for Melinda French Gates at Pivotal Ventures. Here's a day in my life and the greatest lessons she's taught me.

"I became the managing director of investments for Pivotal Ventures in August 2020 after more than a decade of working in finance and investing at Cambridge Associates, Goldman Sachs, and Summit Rock Advisors. As part of Melinda French Gates' company focused on accelerating social progress, my work centers on getting more resources and capital to those who need it most, especially women."

"I'm up between 5:30 and 6 a.m. I take a few quiet moments to reflect, review my calendar, set goals, and plan what I need to accomplish. I exercise three to four times a week. I usually have about an hour to myself before my two kids get up, so I read the news, catch up on the headlines of the day, and go through my inbox."

"I'm subscribed to way too many newsletters - tech and venture investment news and mailing lists from prominent fund managers - just to get a sense of the macro environment. I tee up a bunch of emails so when I do get to the office, I can schedule or fire those off and head straight into meetings. When my kids and spouse get up, we have breakfast together, and I hear about what they're looking forward to in their day."

Erin Harkless Moore became managing director of investments at Pivotal Ventures in August 2020 after more than a decade in finance and investing. The role focuses on accelerating social progress by directing capital and resources to underserved populations, with an emphasis on women. Daily routines include early mornings for reflection, goal setting, and exercise, followed by time reading news and managing email before family breakfast and walking children to school. Workdays involve travel, office check-ins, and frequent internal meetings to review pipelines, companies, and fund managers while prioritizing relationship-building and team alignment.

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