Why Giving Away Our Wealth Has Been the Most Satisfying Thing We've Done

Explore a captivating TED Talk featuring Bill and Melinda Gates as they discuss their journey in philanthropy, from their initial decision to give away their wealth to the creation of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Discover their motivations, decision-making processes, and the challenges they've faced in tackling global issues. Learn about their approach to controversies, their experiences with failure, and the impact of their work through personal stories. Gain insights into their collaboration with Warren Buffett and the Giving Pledge initiative. This 25-minute conversation with Chris Anderson offers a unique perspective on the satisfaction of giving and the couple's vision for creating positive change in the world.

Intro
First trip to Africa
Creating the worlds biggest private foundation
How do you decide what to focus on
How do you navigate controversy
Whats this about
The numbers
Aid
Arguments
Failure
The story of Grace
Warren Buffett
Giving Pledge
Pitch
Outro