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Elon Musk accused Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott of destroying Western civilization with her philanthropy. Then she quietly doubled her donations.

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Elon Musk accused Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott of destroying Western civilization with her philanthropy. Then she quietly doubled her donations.

MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, has announced that she will be donating $640 million to 361 different organizations. This comes after she had pledged to give away $250 million last year. Lever for Change, the organization assisting Scott with her philanthropy, stated that 279 nonprofits will receive $2 million each, while the remaining 82 organizations will receive $1 million each. Scott's donations this year also include support for women's health and minority groups, and she has a no-strings-attached approach to her giving. Elon Musk has criticized Scott's charity work in the past.

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MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, trims Amazon stake by $10 billion

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, trims Amazon stake by $10 billion

In a recent report, it has been revealed that MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, has reduced her stake in Amazon by $10 billion. This move comes after Scott has been actively donating a significant portion of her wealth to various charitable causes. As part of her commitment to philanthropy, she has already given away billions of dollars to organizations working on addressing systemic issues and helping marginalized communities.

Elon Musk is lashing out at MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezos' ex, for donating billions to charities for women and minorities

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Elon Musk is lashing out at MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezos' ex, for donating billions to charities for women and minorities

Elon Musk criticized MacKenzie Scott's charitable donations, suggesting that "super rich ex-wives who hate their former spouse" are a reason for the decline of Western civilization. Musk has been vocal about his opposition to diversity and inclusion efforts. This isn't the first time he has targeted Scott for her philanthropy. Scott, on the other hand, has donated billions of dollars to various organizations supporting underserved communities with a no-strings-attached approach. Musk himself engages in philanthropy through the Musk Foundation, which has donated to causes such as renewable energy and space exploration. Neither Musk nor Scott has commented on this matter.

MacKenzie Scott is worth $36 billion and has 'revolutionized philanthropy' since divorcing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

MacKenzie Scott is worth $36 billion and has 'revolutionized philanthropy' since divorcing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos

Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, was married to MacKenzie Scott for 25 years. Following their divorce, Scott became one of the world's richest women, worth $36 billion. In 2022 and 2023, Scott made significant charitable donations, giving away almost $2 billion to various organizations each year. Her philanthropic efforts have been highly regarded, with many acknowledging her as a transformative figure in the field. However, her approach has faced criticism from Elon Musk, who made derogatory comments about wealthy divorced individuals engaging in philanthropy. Scott's charitable giving has focused on issues related to race and gender.

MacKenzie Scott pledged to give $640 million to 361 organizations this year despite Elon Musk's insults. This video is a prime example of why that matters.

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

MacKenzie Scott pledged to give $640 million to 361 organizations this year despite Elon Musk's insults. This video is a prime example of why that matters.

MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, announced that she will be donating $640 million to 361 nonprofits, exceeding her original pledge of $250 million. One beneficiary of Scott's giving is I AM ALS, a nonprofit founded by Brian Wallach, who has ALS. Wallach and his wife, Sandra Abrevaya, expressed their joy and gratitude in a video reacting to the news. Wallach, a former Obama staffer, was diagnosed with ALS in 2017 and has been advocating for better access to ALS drug trials. Scott has gained attention for her no-strings-attached approach to philanthropy and has been praised for supporting organizations that promote equality and overcome systemic obstacles.

Jeff Bezos' fiancée did a Vogue photoshoot inside the '10,000 Year Clock' — here's what the structure built beneath a mountain is all about

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Business Insider · 1y ago

Jeff Bezos' fiancée did a Vogue photoshoot inside the '10,000 Year Clock' — here's what the structure built beneath a mountain is all about

Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos' fiancée, posed in a Vogue photoshoot inside the 10,000 Year Clock, a structure located deep underground in the Sierra Diablo Mountain Range in Western Texas. The clock, funded by Bezos, has a unique way of measuring time, ticking once a year and featuring a cuckoo alarm that goes off once every 1,000 years. The clock project aims to encourage long-term thinking and raise awareness of the impact of our actions on future generations.

Sudha Murty nominated to Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Sudha Murty nominated to Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu

Sudha Murty, author and former chairperson of Infosys Foundation, has been nominated by the President of India to the Rajya Sabha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his delight and praised her contributions to social work, philanthropy, and education. Murty, wife of Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy, was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 2023. She has authored over 150 books and played a significant role in initiatives to empower marginalized communities. She is also a member of the public healthcare initiatives of the Gates Foundation and established the Murty Classical Library of India at Harvard University.

Ghazal Alagh keeps a chair empty during strategic meetings; here’s why

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Ghazal Alagh keeps a chair empty during strategic meetings; here’s why

Mamaearth co-founder Ghazal Alagh revealed that she learned an effective decision-making technique from Jeff Bezos. The strategy involves keeping an empty chair in strategic meetings at her startup, Honasa Consumer, and imagining consumers sitting there. This approach helps them re-evaluate ideas from the consumer's perspective and make decisions in the best interest of the consumers. Alagh aims to make Honasa one of the most consumer-conscious companies. Netizens had mixed reactions to this empty chair strategy.

Some business leaders like Jeff Bezos hate the phrase 'work-life balance.' Here's what they prefer instead.

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Some business leaders like Jeff Bezos hate the phrase 'work-life balance.' Here's what they prefer instead.

Different CEOs and business leaders have different opinions on the concept of work-life balance. Some, like Jeff Bezos and Satya Nadella, prefer to focus on work-life harmony rather than balance. On the other hand, TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett believes that work-life balance is a lie and views her life as a portfolio with different roles. Arianna Huffington promotes work-life integration and emphasizes that personal life should come first. In contrast, Elon Musk is known for his intense work schedule and expects his employees to prioritize work over personal life.

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