Melinda Gates

Warren Buffett Entrusts His Children With ‘Not So Easy’ Task To Donate His $143 Billion Wealth; Eldest Son To Become Next Berkshire Hathaway Chairman

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Warren Buffett Entrusts His Children With ‘Not So Easy’ Task To Donate His 3 Billion Wealth; Eldest Son To Become Next Berkshire Hathaway Chairman

Berkshire Hathaway chair Warren Buffett is the sixth wealthiest person in the world, with a net worth of $143.7 billion. The 94-year-old billionaire investor appears to prioritise his estate plans while continuing to steer Berkshire’s investment decisions. The Oracle of Omaha has decided to donate his entire wealth to charitable trusts when he passes away. … Read more

Melinda French Gates: How I Overcame Imposter Syndrome

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Melinda French Gates: How I Overcame Imposter Syndrome

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

Warren Buffett Changes His Will, Gates Foundation Donations

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Warren Buffett Changes His Will, Gates Foundation Donations

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

Melinda Gates backs Biden in first-ever endorsement, while Winklevoss twins back ‘pro-crypto’ Trump

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Melinda Gates backs Biden in first-ever endorsement, while Winklevoss twins back ‘pro-crypto’ Trump

Philanthropist Melinda French Gates has given Democratic incumbent Joe Biden her first ever presidential endorsement, citing his support for reproductive rights among other issues. Gates this year left the charitable foundation she co-founded with her former husband, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, with $12.5 billion for her own charity work. She said the contrast between Biden and former President Donald Trump, his Republican rival in the Nov. 5 … Read more

Melinda Gates Allegedly Forced To ‘Limit’ Her Donations To Women And Reproductive Rights ‘To Stay Relevant’

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Melinda Gates Allegedly Forced To ‘Limit’ Her Donations To Women And Reproductive Rights ‘To Stay Relevant’

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 blasts ‘frustrating’ lack of funding for women’s rights in veiled shot at ex-husband Bill Gates

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Melinda French Gates blasts ‘frustrating’ lack of funding for women’s rights in veiled shot at ex-husband Bill Gates

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

Billionaire Bill Gates’ Trust Sells Microsoft, Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway in Q1, Ups Walmart Stake by 200%

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Billionaire Bill Gates’ Trust Sells Microsoft, Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway in Q1, Ups Walmart Stake by 200%

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