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Bill Gates said 2024 brought a corporate "pivot" toward climate tech, in a foreword to a new report. The report, by Gates's firm Breakthrough Energy, urged VCs to "prime the pump" on climate startups.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates knows a thing or two about the transformative power of technology — he played a crucial role in making personal computing accessible to millions through his ...
Microsoft co-founder and one of the world’s most prominent tech visionaries, Bill Gates, is turning his attention toward a new type of technology.In an interview with CNBC, Gates said that if he ...
A complementary initiative of Gates, Mission Innovation, was announced at the same time. [2] In December 2016, a group of investors collectively worth US$170 billion announced more personal commitment to funding the efforts of a US$1 billion fund "focused on fighting climate change by investing in clean energy innovation." The fund is named ...
Bill and Melinda Gates being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by then President Barack Obama in 2016. Time magazine listed Gates as one of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century in 1999, as well as one of the 100 most influential people in 2004, 2005, and 2006 respectively. [251]
Gates received a $2.5-million advance for his book and money from subsidiary rights sales; [2] all his proceeds were donated to "encourage the use of technology in education administered through the National Foundation for the Improvement of Education," [3] a foundation created by the National Education Association.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates — one of the most influential computing and technology innovators of our time — has an ironic secret to his success: No screen time.
Gates argues that both governments and businesses have parts to play in fighting global warming. While he acknowledges that there is a tension between economic development and sustainability, he posits that accelerated innovation in green technology, particularly sustainable energy, would resolve it. He calls on governments to increase ...