Elon Musk publicly challenged his fellow tech centibillionaire Mark Zuckerberg to a cage match last year Twitter / DogeDesigner @cb_doge KEY POINTS It is believed that only 15 centibillionaries are currently alive, although that number is expected to grow significantly over the next decade. Three members of the Walton family command net worths between $94 … Read more
Even the most prominent business figures have felt imposter syndrome. Philanthropist Melinda French Gates sat down with Jay Shetty on the “On Purpose” podcast this week to talk about her career and personal life, namely moments where she’s had to find grace and embrace a sense of imperfections while on her journey. Related: Melinda French … Read more
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we ask: What does war look like to someone who “narrowly avoided” military conscription in South Africa? Apparently it involves lots and lots of robots, and a cameo appearance from Bill Gates! Elon took to X to say he was ready to wage war on TSLA shorts – and, once … Read more
Warren Buffett revised his will and gave his biggest yearly donation yet to five charities. Buffett told The Wall Street Journal on Friday that almost all of his fortune, valued at about $130 billion, will now go into a new charitable trust upon his death. Buffett’s children, Susie, Howie, and Peter Buffett, will helm the … Read more
Bill Gates says there’s “impressive” support for nuclear power amid new Wyoming plant – CBS News Watch CBS News As Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is moving ahead with a nuclear power plant in Wyoming, he tells “Face the Nation” that “support for nuclear power is very impressive in both parties” in Congress. “Of all the … Read more
A McDonald’s Gold cardholder can access free meals for life. However, the benefits may be customised to limit usage access to local venues, like Warren Buffett’s, or offer global access, like Bill Gates’ card, depending on the person’s lifestyle and preferences. Gates can visit any McDonald’s worldwide and enjoy a free meal for life. In … Read more
Former Microsoft CEO and philanthropist Bill Gates has used his wealth to create a unique art collection over the decades. In 1998, he purchased Winslow Homer’s “Lost on the Grand Banks” masterpiece for $36 million, a then record buy. Gates’ most intriguing addition to his artefact collection could be Leonardo da Vinci’s handwritten scientific journal, … Read more
Melinda French Gates wrote an explosive essay on Tuesday, criticising her ex-husband, Bill Gates, known for being a serial entrepreneur and the fifth richest man in the world, for his “frustrating and shortsighted” lack of philanthropic support for women’s rights. After she unexpectedly left the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation last month for a hefty … Read more
Melinda French Gates took a thinly veiled shot at former husband Bill Gates — lamenting a “frustrating and shortsighted” lack of charitable support for women’s rights in an incendiary essay Tuesday. French Gates — who received $12.5 billon after her shock exit last month from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation — said her new … Read more
Philanthropist billionaire and former CEO of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Bill Gates, has a significant stake in Microsoft through his holdings and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Trust. While the Trust has gradually reduced its share in the tech giant over decades, the latest 13F filing for Q1 2024, released on May 15, shows a … Read more
