Gates Ventures
The Director, Accelerator leads the Gates Foundation's technology innovation team, responsible for conceiving, designing, and testing fundamentally novel platform technologies with breakthrough potential in global health. This role involves setting strategic bets, running the Activator unit like a venture engine, and building a high-performing, entrepreneurial team. The position requires activating the external ecosystem and stewarding governance while communicating progress to senior leadership.
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington, United States
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
2000
Gates Ventures is the private office of Bill Gates, supporting his work in innovation, philanthropy, energy, and global initiatives.
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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