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Phoebe Gates
Born
Phoebe Adele Gates

(2002-09-14) September 14, 2002 (age 22)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
EducationStanford University (BS)
Occupation(s)Entrepreneur, women's health advocate, social media influencer
Known forCo-founder of Phia, podcast host, reproductive rights advocacy
Parents
RelativesGates family

Phoebe Adele Gates (born September 14, 2002)[1][2] is an American entrepreneur, women's health advocate, and social media influencer. The youngest child of Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, she is recognized for her work in sustainable fashion, reproductive rights, and public health. Gates is the co-founder of the digital fashion platform Phia and a co-host of the podcast The Burnouts.

Early life and education

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Phoebe Adele Gates was born in Seattle, Washington, as the youngest of three children to Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates.[3] She attended the Lakeside School before enrolling at Stanford University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in human biology with a minor in African studies in June 2024, graduating in three years.[4][5] Her mother, Melinda French Gates, delivered the commencement speech at her graduation.[6]

Career

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Entrepreneurship and fashion

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Gates co-founded Phia, a digital fashion platform, in January 2023 alongside her former Stanford roommate Sophia Kianni.[7] The platform launched in beta in late 2024 and is intended to help shoppers find deals and make more environmentally conscious purchasing decisions.[8][9]

Media and advocacy

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Gates is an active advocate for women's health and reproductive rights, working with organizations such as Reproductive Freedom for All (RFFA), which recognized her as its 2024 "Rising Reproductive Freedom Champion."[10] She has spoken at conferences and festivals, including Goalkeepers and Global Citizen NOW,[6][11] and has contributed essays on gender equality for publications such as Vogue and Teen Vogue.[12][13] Gates also uses her social media platforms to raise awareness about sustainability, fashion, and reproductive health.[4][14]

In April 2025, Gates and Kianni launched ''The Burnouts'', a podcast under Alex Cooper's Unwell Network, focusing on their experiences as young entrepreneurs and the challenges of building a startup.[5] Gates has described the podcast as an unfiltered look into the realities of entrepreneurship, aiming to inspire and connect with a new generation of women in business.[15]

Public health and philanthropy

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Gates has participated in global health initiatives, including attending the United Nations General Assembly with her mother and interning with Partners In Health in Rwanda.[4][13]

Personal life

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Gates trained at the School of American Ballet and the Juilliard School in New York City.[16]

References

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  1. ^ "Bill Gates and Melinda Gates French's daughter Phoebe reveals how her father reacted to men she brought home". The Times of India. May 1, 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  2. ^ Pavone, Barbara (March 7, 2025). "The Stunning Transformation Of Bill Gates' Daughter Phoebe". The List. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  3. ^ "Bill Gates' Daughter Phoebe Reveals What It's Like Introducing Boyfriends to Her Dad". E! Online. May 1, 2025. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  4. ^ a b c Cheong, Charissa. "Meet Bill and Melinda Gates' Gen Z daughter Phoebe, a Stanford graduate, activist, and fashion entrepreneur". Business Insider. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Who Is Bill Gates' Daughter Phoebe Gates? 5 Things to Know About the Podcast Host". Yahoo Entertainment. April 4, 2025. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  6. ^ a b "Phoebe Gates Graduates College – and Gives Parents Bill and Melinda a Shout-Out: 'So Grateful'". People.com. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  7. ^ "Phoebe Gates launches Phia without her dad's fortune — Here's why Bill Gates stayed out of it". The Economic Times. April 27, 2025. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  8. ^ "Phoebe Gates, 22, and Her Friend Sophia Kianni Reimagine Shopping with Digital Fashion Startup". Yahoo News. November 22, 2024. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  9. ^ Boddu, Rishitha (November 2, 2023). "The Gates Family Fortune: What We Know About Phoebe's Net Worth". Market Realist. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  10. ^ "Phoebe Gates Honored as 'Rising' Champion of Abortion Rights While Sister Jennifer Says She's 'So Proud'". People.com. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  11. ^ Powers, Jacquelynn (September 26, 2023). "Fashionista Phoebe Gates, 21, posts about dad Bill on TikTok". Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  12. ^ Jureidini, Ben (April 3, 2025). "Phoebe Gates once dreamed of being the 'real Elizabeth Holmes' as the Microsoft scion reflects on her 'first big failure of many'". Tatler. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  13. ^ a b Jackson, Sarah; Sundar, Sindhu; Varanasi, Lakshmi; Delouya, Samantha; Berg, Madeline. "Meet Bill Gates' kids Jennifer, Rory, and Phoebe: From a pediatrician to a fashion startup cofounder". Business Insider. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  14. ^ "Phoebe Gates Shares Moment That Led Her to Start Donating Millions to Abortion Rights Groups". People.com. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  15. ^ "Phoebe Gates on how Bill Gates reacts when she brings dates home: 'It's funny'". HOLA! USA. May 21, 2025. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  16. ^ "8 things to know about Bill Gates' jet-setting youngest daughter, Phoebe". South China Morning Post. November 8, 2021. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
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