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BILL GATES As the world ’ s richest man , Bill Gates has the financial means and high-profile connections to make a difference in the world . The Microsoft co-founder , philanthropist and technology visionary has become the face behind the launch of the Breakthrough Energy Coalition , an initiative comprised of other influential leaders — Mark Zuckerberg , Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos — that aims to encourage and invest in carbon-neutral technologies . Gates is also behind Mission Innovation , a commitment by over 10 countries to invest more in clean energy projects .
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