Desert Island Discs Bill Gates
Feb 4, 2016
Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and leading philanthropist, shares insights from his remarkable journey in tech and charity. He discusses his early programming days and the founding of Microsoft, which revolutionized computing. Gates reflects on the impactful work of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in fighting diseases like malaria and polio. The conversation also touches on the influence of family values, his love for music, and how personal experiences shaped his dedication to philanthropy and innovation.
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From Software To Global Philanthropy
- Bill Gates shifted primary focus from Microsoft to philanthropy around 2008 and spends most time on foundation work.
- He applies technology lessons to solving global poverty, e.g., digital banking for the poor.
Fund Proven, High-Impact Interventions
- Target interventions where proven solutions exist but funding or will is lacking to save lives cost-effectively.
- Invest strategically because each $1,000 properly spent can save a life, Gates argues.
Willie Nelson Surprise At Wedding
- Bill Gates hired Willie Nelson as a surprise singer the night before his wedding on a Hawaiian beach.
- Nelson walked down the beach with his guitar and performed for the couple and guests.
