Melinda Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and founder of Pivotal Ventures, is a prominent advocate for gender equality. In this engaging discussion, she reveals her commitment of $1 billion over the next decade to empower women, emphasizing its potential to drive economic development. Gates shares personal experiences from her time at Microsoft and highlights the importance of collective action, community engagement, and addressing workplace challenges to foster true equity. Her insights inspire listeners to join the movement for a more equitable future.