Development Quote by Bill Gates
“I think we knew that this would be just like raising the kids together, this would be a fun thing to do in partnership. And you know, we're so lucky because we get to hire in very smart people. We get to partner with governments like the Canadian Development Organization - CIDA, USAID - tonnes of scientists doing this work. This is fascinating.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at Partnership Event, 2020
Collaboration with smart partners and governments fuels innovation and impact.
In simple terms: Working together with capable people and agencies drives success.
Key Takeaway
Leverage partnerships for greater impact.
Themes
collaboration
innovation
impact
partnerships
Mood
optimistic
enthusiastic
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- building tech startups
- NGO projects
- government‑industry initiatives
- research collaborations
Key Concepts
economics
public‑private synergy
development
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you identify the right partners?
- What challenges arise in cross‑sector collaborations?
A Different Perspective
Success depends on aligning goals and managing differing priorities.
![“Melinda [Gates] has been my partner in raising the kids and I went from before I met her, intentionally having an unbalanced life, to having a more balanced life with all sorts of fun things that she and I do together.” quote by Bill Gates](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9f5/bill-gates-137_balanced_melinda-gates-has-been-my-partner-in-rai_1250168.jpg)
