From Billionaire Daughter to Influencer: Phoebe Gates' New Venture
BILL GATES' DAUGHTER PHOEBE LANDS NEW JOB AND SPILLS TEA ON HER FATHER'S INFLUENTIAL PAST
In a shocking turn of events, Phoebe Gates, the youngest daughter of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and philanthropist Melinda Gates, has landed a new job as a fashion influencer. The 22-year-old, who studied Human Biology at Stanford University, is teaming up with Sophia Kianni and Tay Nakamoto for a new podcast episode, Sticking With Style.
The trio will be offering valuable tips on upgrading dorm room space for the fall 2025 semester in an upcoming episode sponsored by Command Brand. This move marks Phoebe's official entry into the world of influencers, solidifying her status as a household name.
A LIFE OF PRIVILEGE AND PRESSURE
As the daughter of one of the richest men in the world, Phoebe has always had to navigate the challenges of living up to her father's extraordinary success. In an exclusive interview with The Scholarly Note, Phoebe opened up about the pressure she felt growing up with a billionaire father.
"I had so much insecurity and such a desire to prove myself at Stanford," Phoebe confessed. "I came in, I was like, 'I'm so privileged, I'm a nepo baby', like I had so much insecurity around that. I feel it's so hard when you're a freshman in college because you have no experience. You have nothing."
FACING REJECTION AND DISAPPOINTMENT
Despite her father's immense wealth and influence, Phoebe has faced rejection and disappointment in her own entrepreneurial endeavors. She recalled being "flat-out rejected" from a business class after devising her first pitch, Bluetooth tampons, which aimed to provide women with health status updates throughout their periods.
"This was our first big failure of many, many times," Phoebe admitted. "I don't think it's really a shocker that we got flat-out rejected from this class - they asked us, 'What problem does this solve? How would it make money?' We couldn't answer those questions.'"
A LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Phoebe has learned valuable lessons from her experiences, including the importance of embracing rejection and vulnerability.
"A habit that we had that I thought was so good at the beginning was just constant outreach and constant acceptance of rejection," Phoebe said. "When we were trying to get our first partnerships for Phia, we would outreach like... we maxed out the LinkedIn credits. And they wouldn't grant us more because we hit the limit.
"We'd get people respond like, 'Please leave me alone and never email me'. We'd still respond again," she added.
A FUTURE IN FASHION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Phoebe is set to launch her own digital fashion platform, Phia, which promises to revolutionize the way we shop online. She has credited her business partner and close friend Sophia with helping her overcome setbacks and stay focused on her goals.
"I remember even when we wanted to start the company, him being like, 'Are you sure you want to do this?' Because both of my siblings were incredibly intelligent and took very typical career paths - my brother's a genius, my sister has two kids and a horse-back riding career and is in residency [as a Junior Pediatrician] - but there wasn't this adverse risk of failure," Phoebe said.
A NEW PATH AHEAD
As Phoebe embarks on her new journey as a fashion influencer, she remains committed to securing her future through hard work and dedication. When asked about her approach to success, Phoebe emphasized the importance of habits and vulnerability.
"The tracking we're seeing with our product is really just the result of our habits; it's the result of loving your work, waking up early, working 'til damn late on this company because you love it," she said. "It has to be fun, and you have to have the habits built around that."
A FATHER'S PAST
In a surprising revelation, Phoebe revealed that her father Bill Gates never discussed the start of Microsoft with her during their conversations.
"I literally never remember my dad talking to me about the start of Microsoft. I literally mostly just remember him talking about the Foundation," she said.
CONCLUSION
As Phoebe continues to make waves in the fashion world, fans can't help but be curious about what's next for this young entrepreneur. With her sharp wit and infectious enthusiasm, Phoebe is poised to leave a lasting impact on the industry.
Stay tuned for more updates on Phoebe Gates' journey as she navigates the cutthroat world of fashion and entrepreneurship. For exclusive insights and behind-the-scenes glimpses into Phoebe's life, follow The Scholarly Note for the latest news and gossip.
