Book · 2019 · Social Science
The Moment of Lift
How Empowering Women Changes the World
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Melinda is also the author of the best-selling book, The Moment of Lift. Go and grab it if you haven't already.
Jay Shetty · On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Jul 2024 Listen at 2:14 The best things said about it
I wasn't super aware of the lack of diversity in venture capital until i read the moment of lift by melinda gates. and i actually tweeted about it because i was so shocked before coming to this team at launch.
Why people recommend it
The Moment of Lift by Melinda French Gates is a compelling non-fiction book that explores the empowerment of women and the profound societal benefits that occur when female populations are lifted out of poverty and inequality. The book received high praise and personal recommendations on prominent podcasts. Jay Shetty hosted Melinda French Gates on On Purpose with Jay Shetty and enthusiastically recommended the best-selling title to the audience, encouraging listeners to pick up a copy if they had not already done so. Separately, Rachel discussed the title on This Week in Startups while reflecting on industry trends and personal awareness. She noted that she was largely unaware of the severe lack of diversity within venture capital until she read French Gates's book. The impact of the text was so profound that she publicly shared her thoughts on social media and cited the reading experience as a turning point in her understanding of systemic inequality before joining her current team at Launch, demonstrating the book's power to inspire reflection and drive awareness.
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Jay Shetty Melinda is also the author of the best-selling book, The Moment of Lift. Go and grab it if you haven't alre… 1
“Melinda is also the author of the best-selling book, The Moment of Lift. Go and grab it if you haven't already.”
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“i wasn't super aware of the lack of diversity in venture capital until i read the moment of lift by melinda gates. and i actually tweeted about it because i was so shocked before coming to this team at launch”
