Bill Gates

If Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates held onto every Microsoft share, their combined fortune would be about $1.5 trillion. The Microsoft co-founder would likely be the first trillionaire, with a $1.2 trillion fortune even after his divorce -- more than thrice Elon Musk's peak net worth.

The funding round included new investors such as NVentures, the venture capital arm of Nvidia Corp., and existing backers Gates and HD Hyundai, a South Korean shipbuilder, according to a statement Wednesday

Speaking in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the 69-year-old said most of his money will be used to improve healthcare and education in Africa over the next 20 years.

Gates pointed directly at Musk, accusing him of playing a big part in slashing the budget. He said, “He put it in the wood chipper, because he didn’t go to a party that weekend,” suggesting the decision was made carelessly.

Bill Gates made the announcement on the foundation's 25th anniversary.

Bill Gates shared his thoughts on daughter Phoebe venturing into the business world with her app, Phia, and why he's glad he's just a supportive parent, not an investor.

Following her divorce from Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates focused her philanthropic efforts on issues affecting women and girls worldwide. In 2022, she pledged $1 billion over 10 years to bolster women’s rights, reproductive health, and leadership.

Melinda French Gates called her 2021 divorce from Bill Gates "necessary", citing emotional strain and personal growth. She also revealed past panic attacks and emphasised moving forward.

In 2000, Bill Gates stepped down as CEO, handing over the reins to Steve Ballmer, a fellow Harvard alumnus and longtime colleague. Gates then shifted his focus to philanthropy, working through the charitable foundation he co-founded with his then-wife, Melinda.

Tesla reported a 13 percent drop in first-quarter auto sales on Wednesday amid lower production during factory upgrades and blowback over Musk's work for the US President Donald Trump administration.

During an appearance on Raj Shamani’s podcast, the billionaire philanthropist discussed the role of lifestyle modifications such as yoga and the potential of emerging weight-loss medications.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates explained that AI is advancing so rapidly that it will soon be able to provide “great medical advice” and “great tutoring” for free.

Meanwhile, billionaire podcaster Nikhil Kamath praised his WTF team for making the collaboration video and hinted at a possible episode featuring the philanthropists, Bill Gates and Sachin Tendulkar.

Actress Soha Ali Khan recently met philanthropist Bill Gates and shared the memorable moment on social media. She revealed that she had her copy of Gates' book Source Code signed during their encounter. Soha expressed how inspiring and impactful the meeting was, highlighting Gates' optimism and generosity.

He praised India's transformative health initiatives, particularly its successful polio eradication campaign.

Initially, Bill Gates tried to balance running Microsoft while studying and even tried to convince another high school friend and early Microsoft programmer Ric Weiland to 'take charge of things,' so he could complete his degree.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said he was constantly worrying that any mistake could cost the company its place at the forefront of the personal computer revolution.

Gates also expressed support for Musk's approach to government expenditures, particularly Musk's zero-based budgeting suggestion.

The video served as a promotional piece for Source Code, Bill Gates’ first memoir, which he says shares stories from his childhood and the early days of Microsoft. In the memoir, Gates reflects on the experiences, lessons, and relationships that shaped his life and career.

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