Overview

• Phoebe Gates disclosed that her father, Bill Gates, has Asperger’s syndrome, highlighting his social awkwardness during her podcast appearance.
• She described introducing boyfriends to her father as 'terrifying for them but hilarious for her,' sharing humorous anecdotes about these interactions.
• Phoebe reflected on a sexist comment from an ex-boyfriend who doubted her aspirations to become a senator, a moment that shaped her perspective on gender norms in relationships.
• She admitted her initial lack of music knowledge before dating Arthur Donald, Paul McCartney’s grandson, and shared a lighthearted incident involving Elton John.
• The podcast appearance coincides with the launch of Phia, the fashion-tech startup she co-founded with her former Stanford roommate, Sophia Kianni.