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We all know the old saying “behind every successful man there is a strong woman.”
In a way, she was born into a life of geekdom.
This interest led her to major in computer science and economics at Duke.
And this, in turn, led her to Bill Gates.
Today, her children with Bill Gates are thriving young adults.
Her mother died a few months later, but her words stayed with Melinda.
This was just the start of the recognition and appreciation she has received for her work.
And her concern for the less fortunate is not just lip service.
HerNew York Times best-selling bookhas attracted praise from high places including from her famous then-husband, Bill Gates.
She also served on the board of directors of Drugstore.com, according to the company’swebsite.
These weren’t purely symbolic positions, either, and her experience and skill set were much appreciated.
Bill’s willingness to be an equal partner to his wife came naturally to him.
This request is interesting because it suggests the couple did not have a prenuptial agreement.
This means it’s likely Melinda will leave her marriage with around $73 billion.
Scott is now the fourth-wealthiest woman in the world with assets worth $60 billion.
But Gates doesn’t just bring money to the table she brings clout.
How effective was she in this effort?
Will Melinda Gates keep working for the Gates Foundation?
Splitting up after over a quarter of a century together has to be tough for any couple.
Besides the emotional hurt, there’s the matter of splitting up any joint assets.
Gates has both philosophical and practical reasons for this approach.
First, this multiples the Gates Foundation’s impact their investments are multiplied by the contributions of others.
If you want to go far, go with others."
Does Melinda Gates want her children to inherit her and Bill’s fortune?
But as deeply as theylovetheir children, this isn’t going to happen.
