Reported 5 months ago
Melinda French Gates, a prominent philanthropist and co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has directed $77.6 billion in grants since 2000. Despite resigning from the foundation, she continues her philanthropic efforts through Pivotal Ventures, focusing on investing in women-led funds to challenge the venture capital industry and generate profits. Her sectors of interest include politics, technology, finance, and storytelling, with a focus on partnering with individuals who are willing to lead with new ideas and collaborate with others. French Gates' work and vision were discussed with Yahoo Finance's Brian Sozzi in mid-March.
Source: YAHOO