January 30, 2007 MS Bill Gates being interviewed at launch of Windows Vista/ London, England/ AUDIO

The speaker discusses the responsibility of using societal resources for impactful philanthropy, leading to the creation of a foundation with ambitious goals like developing vaccines and reducing childhood deaths. Collaboration with Warren Buffett is highlighted, and parallels are drawn between this work and the speaker's experience at Microsoft, emphasizing optimism and resource allocation.

What motivated the speaker to create a foundation with his wife?

• A need to compete with other philanthropists

• A sense of responsibility to give back to society

• A desire to travel the world

• A wish to retire early

Who contributed significantly to the speaker's foundation?

• Jeff Bezos

• Steve Jobs

• Elon Musk

• Warren Buffett

What are some of the ambitious goals of the foundation?

• Creating a new social media platform

• Launching a space exploration program

• Developing vaccines for tuberculosis and malaria

• Building schools in urban areas

Why does the speaker believe the rich world hasn't focused enough on childhood deaths in poor countries?

• Insufficient technology

• Lack of awareness and energy

• Cultural differences

• Political instability

How does the speaker compare his work at the foundation to his time at Microsoft?

• Both involve working with smart people and being optimistic

• Both require extensive travel

• Both focus on developing new software

• Both are centered around financial investments