“In addition to running her own business, Phoebe is also an incredible advocate for women’s rights and women’s health,” wrote her father, who called himself a “proud papa.” “She regularly meets with other activists, many of whom have suffered horrific harassment online.”
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the youngest daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates is extremely ambitious: Stanford graduate Phoebe will soon launch Phia, a fashion tech platform she founded with her close friend and former roommate Sophia Kianni. “Phia is still under wraps, but my co-founder Sophia and I are excited to launch it this year and are going full steam ahead,” she said in a recent interview. “Right now, you can follow us on Instagram and TikTok, where we give our BTS,” she added – already showing a flair for marketing.
In her free time, Phoebe Gates leads an enviable life, vacationing in Spain and attending glamorous events like the Time 100 Gala with her father. She is also a vocal activist for reproductive rights and recently spoke for fashion about the global impact of Roe vs. Wade and regularly encourages her Instagram fans to participate in political debates and take part in demonstrations.
