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Melinda French Gates Is Worth $34.5B — but Refused to Invest in Her Daughter's Startup: 'I Wouldn't Put Money Into It'

Melinda French Gates says she did not fund daughter Phoebe Gates' startup, Phia, or use her contacts, so it could prove its viability independently.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

Melinda French Gates once revealed she’s refusing to fund her Gen Z daughter’s startup—despite being worth over $34 billion

Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates has long warned that his kids won’t be coasting off his fortune—and Melinda French Gates is making sure that mindset starts early, by insisting her daughter raises capital on her own.

Fortune · Sep 20

Melinda French Gates' $5M grant helps Alabama clinic quadruple in size

An Alabama women's healthcare clinic has expanded into a larger health centre with support from a $5 million grant from Melinda French Gates' philanthropic organisation, Pivotal. WAWC Healthcare in Tuscaloosa previously provided abortion services before Alabama's abortion ban became enforceable following the US Supreme Court's 2022 decision overturning Roe v.…

The Times of India · Sep 17

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Montreal transit agency bans workplace prayers from September 1 under Quebec’s new secularism law: What employees need to know about Bill 9

Montreal’s public transit agency STM has banned employees from praying on workplace property from September 1 under Quebec’s new secularism law, Bill 9. The move affects rooms that were previously available for prayer but will still be used for non-religious activities such as meditation and yoga, sparking criticism from Muslim…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Quote of the Day by Oprah Winfrey: "Some women have a weakness for shoes... I can go barefoot if necessary. I have a weakness for..." — The powerful life lessons on lifelong learning, curiosity, self-growth and choosing knowledge over material possessions

Quote of the Day: Oprah Winfrey’s memorable quote, “Some women have a weakness for shoes... I can go barefoot if necessary. I have a weakness for books,” highlights her deep love for reading and the lasting value of knowledge. This Quote of the Day by Oprah Winfrey explores how her…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Melinda French Gates left the Gates Foundation with $12.5 billion. She’s betting it on the problems nobody else wants to fund

Melinda French Gates walked away from the Gates Foundation with $12.5 billion. The ex-wife of Microsoft founder is directing her fortune toward women and girls, focusing on overlooked issues such as women’s health, childcare, reproductive rights, menopause and economic opportunity. By focusing on fundamental issues such as childcare systems and…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Melinda French Gates’ NASA connection: How her aerospace engineer father, Apollo missions and women in STEM shaped her journey in tech and philanthropy

Melinda French Gates’ childhood was shaped by her father Raymond Joseph French Jr.’s aerospace career during the NASA Apollo era. Her father, Raymond Joseph French Jr., was an aerospace engineer whose career included work connected to NASA's Apollo programme. From watching Apollo launches to meeting women engineers and mathematicians at…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

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Melinda French Gates' father worked on NASA's Apollo missions; the women engineers she met at his company picnics shaped her thinking

Melinda French Gates grew up in a household where science, engineering and education were closely woven into family life. Her father, Raymond Joseph French Jr., was an aerospace engineer whose career included work connected to NASA's Apollo programme, giving his daughter an early glimpse into the world of space exploration…

The Times of India · Sep 1

Bill Gates ex-wife Melinda French Gates donated $10M to Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Festival. Who gets the money?

Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival raised $10 million for organisations supporting women and girls, with Melinda French Gates matching the amount to take the total to $20 million. Here’s why the money was raised and which 10 organisations will receive it.

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Melinda French Gates donated $10M to Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Festival, bringing the total to $20M, here's where the money will be going

Olivia Rodrigo's first-ever Daisy Chain Fields Festival has come to a triumphant end, bringing in significant funding to aid women-focused initiatives. This remarkable event showcased a variety of female performers who united for a common purpose. Rodrigo revealed plans to donate a large sum to ten women-centered charities, with Melinda…

The Times of India · Aug 31

Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival raises $20m after huge donation from Melinda French Gates

Rodrigo promises festival will ‘just keep growing’ after triumphant first event, with performances from Stevie Nicks, Chappell Roan, Doechii, and a headline set from Rodrigo herself

The Independent UK · Aug 30

Despite a $45 million net worth, Big Bang Theory star still works tough, 16-hour days—he repeats one mantra when overwhelmed

Even with a $45 million net worth, fame, and a dream career, Big Bang Theory star Kunal Nayyar still has tough days. Nayyar tells Fortune he uses a personal mantra to cope—just like Jeff Bezos and Melinda French Gates.

Fortune · Aug 24

In 1979, Canadian fisherman Édouard Arsenault got a postcard from his daughter that inspired him to build an entire village from more than 25,000 recycled glass bottles

In 1979, Canadian fisherman and carpenter Édouard T. Arsenault was inspired by a postcard from his daughter to build something extraordinary. He collected and cleaned discarded glass bottles and eventually created three structures in Prince Edward Island using more than 25,000 bottles. Today, the Bottle Houses remain a unique roadside…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

Quote of the Day by Socrates: "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings so that you shall come easily by..."

Quote of the Day by Socrates: “Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings so that you shall come easily by what others have labored hard for.” Explore the timeless meaning behind Socrates’ powerful words on reading, learning from others, self-improvement and using knowledge to make better use…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

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The Economic Times · Aug 23

Melinda French Gates has donated more than $600 million to women’s health; after her divorce from Bill Gates, the billionaire philanthropist shares the 10-minute self-care habit that helped her through life’s biggest transitions

Melinda French Gates has donated more than $600 million to women’s health. After her divorce from Bill Gates, the billionaire philanthropist shares how taking 10 quiet minutes a day for self-care helped her navigate motherhood, major life transitions and personal change. Don’t just leave and then jump to the next…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

MacKenzie Scott’s $26 billion philanthropy journey, inspired by a college book, stands apart from Warren Buffett and Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates' approach to giving

After her divorce from Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott revolutionized her philanthropic strategy by emphasizing rapid donations. But her way of donation is different from Warren Buffett and Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates. She trusts recipient organizations to determine the best use of funds, influenced by an impactful Annie Dillard…

Fortune · Aug 21

Phoebe Gates took a secret Stanford class on how to ‘rule the world’—and reportedly recruited employees for her startup accused of wire fraud

An off-the-record university course helped Gates recruit for Phia, and former students claim the class taught a ruthless hunger for profit.

Fortune · Aug 21

‘Take time in quiet’: Melinda French Gates says to spend at least 10 minutes a day on self-care

The philanthropist said dedicating time to her well being everyday is what helps her process difficult transitions.

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The Economic Times · Aug 18

Quote of the day by Melinda French Gates: 'A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice…" Powerful lesson on confidence & strength

Quote of the day by Melinda French Gates: Melinda French Gates' words capture the transformative journey of finding one's voice. Societal pressures can often silence women, but speaking up can build confidence, inspire others and drive meaningful change.

The Times of India · Aug 17

Quote of the day by Melinda French Gates: "A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice…" - a powerful lesson on confidence and strength

Melinda French Gates' words speak to something a great many people quietly recognise in themselves, the long, often uncomfortable journey towards genuine confidence, honest self-expression, and standing up for whatever actually matters to you. "A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman," she said. "But the search…

Fortune · Aug 15

'I have a chip on my shoulder.' Phoebe Gates wants her $185 million AI startup Phia to succeed with 'no ties to my privilege or my last name'

But now Phoebe Gates is under her own fire for her app Phia reportedly "cookie stuffing."

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Quote of the Day by Melinda French Gates: "To bring about a revolution of the heart, you have to let your heart break. Letting your heart break means..." A powerful message about pain, anger, healing and hatred

The powerful quote by Melinda French Gates “To bring about a revolution of the heart, you have to let your heart break. Letting your heart break means sinking into the pain that’s underneath the anger.... If you don’t accept the suffering, hurt can turn to hatred" explores the connection between…

Bored Panda · Aug 13

Bill Gates’ Daughter Under Fire After Her Startup Is Accused Of Fraud That Could Carry A Prison Sentence

Phoebe Gates, 23, previously said she had “so much insecurity” about being a “nepo baby” and had “such a desire to prove” herself.

Fortune · Aug 12

Gates Foundation's $540 million gift to science comes as the federal government pulls back on funding

The historic gift to a University of Washington research institute lands as the federal government retreats from funding science.

The Economic Times · Aug 10

MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates have given more than $28 billion through two very different approaches: How their philanthropy is reshaping charities, empowering women and changing the way billionaire wealth is used to drive lasting social impact

MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates have committed more than $28 billion to philanthropy through two very different approaches. Scott has donated more than $26 billion through unrestricted, trust-based grants, allowing nonprofits to decide how to use the money. French Gates has focused her giving through Pivotal Ventures on women's…

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