Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, formally created in 2000, is the backbone of Bill and Melinda’s philanthropy. The foundation was started with the goal of saving children from curable diseases. Over time, however, it expanded to family planning, accessible contraceptives, agricultural advancements, and HIV prevention. As Bill and Melinda’s understanding of these complex issues increases, so does the values and reach of the foundation.

Microsoft

Microsoft is the company that Bill owns and Melinda worked out for around ten years before having their first child. It is also the main focus of Chapter Eight as Melinda used her experiences working at a newly formed Microsoft and how she helped shape the workplace culture. Since there is such a disparity between men and women in the software industry, building a culture where both men and women could feel free to express themselves...