Bill & Melinda

The Global Development head of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation gave us a presentation today on his work and the foundation in general.

The foundation has changed the way that philanthropy is conducted in the world. Their strategy is to touch as many people as possible with the money they dole out. They don’t invest in Latin America because the number of poor people there doesn’t lend itself to economies of scale.

Strategy consultants are hired to determine the most efficient use of Bill and Melinda’s money and the foundation has based its strategy on the areas where other organizations haven’t gone.

Inspiring!