After making his fortune in computer software, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has dedicated most of his time to philanthropy, humanitarian causes and finding solutions to climate change. One of the world’s richest men, the billionaire climate tech investor has poured billions into green startups. Gates sits down with Bloomberg’s Senior Executive Editor for Energy, Climate and Equality, John Fraher to discuss the role of technology in solving the climate crisis, the AI boom, and whether net zero is achievable by 2050. Leaders with Lacqua Goes Green features interviews with key decision makers across a range of industries to see how they’re navigating the climate transition.
00:00 Intro
00:50 Bill Gates on Breakthrough Energy’s progress
03:05 Bill Gates on alternative energy solutions
04:38 Bill Gates on bottlenecks to to scaling climate tech
05:31 Bill Gates on raising funds for green solutions
08:01 Bill Gates on AI as climate solution
09:39 Bill Gates on AI electricity demand
11:10 Bill Gates on AI growth potential
12:28 Bill Gates on carbon capture
14:01 Bill Gates on whether climate goals can be met
16:48 Bill Gates on climate optimism
18:14 Bill Gates on leadership
20:45 Bill Gates on Elon Musk
22:44 Bill Gates on climate sacrifices and vices
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