Co-chair / Gates Foundation / Founder / Breakthrough Energy / Co-founder / Microsoft
Bill Gates is a technology pioneer, philanthropist, and co-founder of Microsoft. He currently serves as Co-chair of the Gates Foundation, focusing on global health and development, and is the founder of Breakthrough Energy, which aims to accelerate the transition to clean energy. Gates is also an active investor in cutting-edge technology, notably participating in a $1.3 billion funding round for the generative AI startup Inflection AI.
This was a big year for me, and not just because I turned 70 or released my first memoir. 2025 also marked 50 years since I started Microsoft with Paul Allen, and 25 years of work at the Gates Foundat
Wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
We’re 99% through the race to #EndPolio. We can’t stop now. Ahead of the polio pledging moment in Abu Dhabi, I met up with Amna Al Qubaisi to put my racing skills to the test. Who do you think won?
Imagine what’s possible when innovators, advocates and communities come together—and when the right medicines, technologies, strategies, and expertise combine to solve the world’s toughest challenges.
Today, we’re on the verge of achieving something historic: a world without polio. Now, we must all step up to reach the finish line. The Gates Foundation is committing $1.2 billion to the @GlobalPoli
What to read this holiday season
I've got some terrific books to recommend if you're looking for something to curl up with this holiday season. Read more at: https://gatesnot.es/3JHb59h
Malaria is no match for the people working to eradicate it
We have to finish the fight against polio
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Core technical and professional competencies derived from a career spanning technology, philanthropy, and clean energy investment.
Strategic Philanthropy
Global Health Initiatives
Climate Change Mitigation
Clean Energy Investment
Poverty Alleviation
Executive Leadership
Visionary Strategy
Team Building & Mentorship
Public Speaking & Advocacy
Global Policy Influence
Software Development (Historical)
Artificial Intelligence (Investment Focus)
System Architecture (Historical)
Technology Innovation
Complex Problem Solving
Global Health, Clean Energy, Technology Investment, Philanthropy, Education
Artificial Intelligence, Software, Climate Tech, International Development
Visionary, Strategic, Philanthropic, Data-Driven, Influential
Global Impact, Future-Focused, Technology Advocate, Educator
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Bill Gates is the co-founder of Microsoft, Co-chair of the Gates Foundation, and founder of Breakthrough Energy.
Gates founded Breakthrough Energy in 2015. The organization focuses on accelerating the transition to clean energy technologies.
Gates participated in a $1.3 billion funding round for the generative AI startup Inflection AI, demonstrating his active role as an investor.
Bill Gates has a significant social media presence, with 62.4 million followers on Twitter/X and 39.7 million followers on LinkedIn.
Yes, he remains a co-founder of Microsoft, the company he established in 1975. His primary focus, however, is the Gates Foundation.
