Dismissing the supposed valor of executives who fill sleepless nights with work, French Gates calls the phenomenon “so dumb.” In shrugging off the CEO all-nighter, French Gates is also railing against the larger machismo and puritan ethos that praises at least pretending to work oneself to the bone.

Bill Gates' ex-wife Melinda French Gates has openly criticized CEOs who boast about not needing sleep, calling the trend "so dumb."

In a recent interview, Melinda French Gates criticised CEOs and tech entrepreneurs who boast about functioning on minimal sleep, calling the trend "so dumb."

In his youth, Melinda French Gates's ex-husband Bill Gates was influenced by other entrepreneurs bragging about not needing enough sleep, leading him to believe that 'sleep is laziness and unnecessary'.

Melinda French Gates just celebrated a milestone birthday — and is reflecting on the “exciting” opportunities ahead of her when it comes to giving back and making a difference.

You don't need a billion dollars or big diversity initiatives to fight sexism and support women, French Gates explains.