Melinda French Gates

Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are two of the richest people in the world. They have been friends for more than 30 years, with a shared love of philanthropy. The duo has not spoken to each other recently due to the fallout from the Epstein Files, Buffett said in his first public comments since the...

Melinda French Gates doesn’t avoid difficult conversations. She just doesn’t rush into them either. The billionaire philanthropist — who co-chaired the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation with her ex-husband, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates, for over two decades before...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is one of the most followed members of Congress when it comes to tracking stock trading activity, thanks to years of strong returns. Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates is one of the richest people in the world and also owns a portfolio of stocks...

A billionaire and co-founder of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates may be among the world's richest philanthropists, but when it comes to their 23-year-old daughter Phoebe's first company, the only thing they offered was advice, not cash. Phoebe Gates Builds $8...

Melinda French Gates says she will not bankroll her daughter's new fashion-tech venture, arguing that the startup must prove itself the same way any "real business" does. What Happened: "She got capitalized not because of my contacts, not because of me," the billionaire philanthropist told the...

Melinda French Gates has indicated that despite initially trying to save her marriage, it was Bill Gates's confirmed infidelity that ultimately pushed her to end their decades-long relationship. What Happened: Speaking on Elizabeth Day's "How to Fail" podcast that was posted on YouTube earlier this...

If Bill Gates had never given up on his Microsoft stock or engaged in philanthropy at the scale he did, he would be much richer than Elon Musk. By retaining his original stake, Gates would have become the world's first trillionaire, with a fortune of more than $1.2 trillion. What Happened: In the...

Melinda French Gates has endorsed the Gates Foundation’s decision to allocate its entire $200 billion endowment to global health by 2045. What Happened: French Gates, in her interview with Fortune, applauded the move, calling it “fantastic”. She emphasized that the foundation...

Philanthropist Melinda French Gates has expressed her apprehensions regarding the cuts made by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) during President Donald Trump‘s tenure. What Happened: Gates, a lifelong philanthropist, underscored the significance of government...

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...

In a stark contrast to Elon Musk‘s $364 billion fortune, his first wife Justine Wilson Musk is worth just $15 million. What Happened: Justine Musk’s net worth is only a fraction of the wealth of her ex-husband, the CEO of Tesla Inc., despite being married to him for eight years and...

Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates‘ former wife, Melinda French Gates, is brushing off criticism from tech industry leaders about her philanthropic efforts, reaffirming her commitment to her mission despite high-profile detractors. What happened: During a recent interview on Scott Galloway...

Melinda French Gates, co-founder of the Gates Foundation and founder of Pivotal Ventures, recently opened up about navigating life’s major shifts, while emphasizing the importance of not rushing through significant transitions, referring to the period between changes as a valuable “...

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 Corp. co-founder Bill Gates‘ ex-wife Melinda French Gates has openly criticized CEOs who boast about not needing sleep, calling the trend “so dumb.” What Happened: French Gates dismissed the glorification of sleepless nights among executives, in an interview with...