Bill Gates on India, Billion-Dollar Business Opportunities, PM Modi & Children | FO335 Raj Shamani

Today's guest, Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and one of the world’s leading philanthropists, shared his observations on India’s entrepreneurship boom, the impact of its universities, and why the country is becoming a global talent hub. From technology to philanthropy, he offers a glimpse into his journey and the principles that have shaped his life.

We discuss his philosophy on wealth and inheritance, his thoughts on AI startups if he were starting today, and the biggest misconceptions about him. Gates also talks about the challenges faced by his foundation, including scientific hurdles and global funding cuts, and why empathy is key to understanding inequalities. He highlights problems money can’t fix, such as obesity, and emphasises the importance of continuous learning.

In the last segment, he opens up about his fears, including AI, climate change, and the next pandemic. He reflects on how ageing affects intelligence, how his relentless work ethic shaped his 20s, and why this is the best time to be a learner. Finally, he shares how he hopes to be remembered by the world.

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Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
03:16 - Raj Shamani x Bill Gates begins
03:52 - Observations on India
06:40 - India: The Global Talent Capital
08:00 - Views on Inheritance
11:34 - People He’d Like to Meet Again
13:33 - Future Possibilities
16:18 - What People Misunderstand About Him
17:50 - Mistakes Made by Bill Gates
20:30 - Advice for Young People
21:42 - Problems That Money Cannot Fix
23:01 - Behaviors Everyone Should Adopt
24:32 - Perspectives on India
26:13 - Accuracy of Predictions
28:44 - Things He Fears
29:37 - Personal Fears
31:44 - Being a Maniac in His 20s
33:54 - What He Is Currently Learning
35:13 - What Young People Should Start Learning
37:20 - India’s Contribution to the Gates Foundation’s Strategies
39:19 - What People Should Think When They Hear “Bill Gates”
40:32 - Problems That Will Be Solved in the Next 5 Years
41:29 - Thanks for Listening
42:20 - Behind the Scenes
42:56 - Outro

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