Bill Gates ex-wife reveals why she didn’t fund daughter's startup

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What happened

Melinda French Gates did not fund her daughter Phoebe's startup venture.

She wanted Phoebe to experience the fundraising process independently and learn resilience.

This approach mirrors Bill Gates' philosophy on inheritance for their children.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:09:05 UTC.

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