Melinda Gates
Melinda Gates
Melinda Ann Gates, DBE is an American businesswoman and philanthropist...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth15 August 1964
CountryUnited States of America
optimistic past inspired
I am inspired by the women I meet everywhere I go. They have to work so hard just to make sure their families survive, but somehow they stay optimistic and do everything in their power to make the future better than the past.
foundation sometimes family-time
We set out what's going to be our work time versus our foundation time versus family time, and we'll reassess that... sometimes every week.
meaningful generosity inspire
Deep human connection is ... the purpose and the result of a meaningful life - and it will inspire the most amazing acts of love, generosity, and humanity.
girl passion voice
When girls are educated and free to pursue their passions, they contribute more to a thriving society. When women have a voice, they raise it to demand a life that is greater than what they've been told they have a right to expect. And these demands change the future for everyone.
college goal way
I realized that the only way to get into a good college was to be valedictorian or salutatorian. So that was my goal.
depression suicidal thinking
I felt suicidal. I couldn't stop crying. I remember thinking, wouldn't it be great if the car crashed and I died?
motivation children inspiration
That's universal - we all want to bring every good thing to our children. But what's not universal is our ability to provide every good thing.
want economy lifts
If you want to lift up an economy in Africa, you basically start with the women.
charity next foundation
The premise of this foundation is one life on this planet is no more valuable than the next.
microsoft macintosh products
Microsoft certainly makes products for the Macintosh.
ideas design-process people
Human-centered design. Meeting people where they are and really taking their needs and feedback into account. When you let people participate in the design process, you find that they often have ingenious ideas about what would really help them. And it’s not a onetime thing; it’s an iterative process.
differences government world
Government funding that's coming from the United States is making a huge difference on the ground in the developing world. It's really palpable - it's making a huge difference saving lives.
pregnancy should-have tools
Women around the world should have a tool that helps them plan their pregnancies.
self want loved-ones
All women, everywhere, have the same hopes: we want to be self-sufficient and create better lives for ourselves and our loved ones.