Melinda French Gates is one of the most influential philanthropists in the world. As co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, she spearheaded donations totaling $77.6 billion in grants since its inception in 2000. Although French Gates announced her resignation from the foundation she started with her ex-husband, Bill Gates, her work in diversifying opportunity continues at Pivotal Ventures. French Gates founded the company with the goal to invest in woman-led funds that both challenge the existing venture capital industry with greater representation and make a profit. What are Gates’ sectors of interest? Politics, technology, finance, and a good story. Click here to see more Lead This Way.
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