Called the MILAN, this system brought a new, improved email system to the company.

As in today’s businesses, email addresses were assigned by name, with Bill’s beingbillg.

This username later developed into his old email address; however, the address is no longer valid.

Melinda and Bill Gates attend a session at the Congress Center during the World Economic Forum

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To drop a line to the foundation, fill in thecontact form on its website.

You might also try emailinginfo@gatesfoundation.organdbill.gates@gatesfoundation.com.

Does Bill Gates Reply to Emails From Strangers?

A fewpeople have reported getting quick responses from Gatesover the years.

Surprisingly, Bill Gates does not get as many emails as you might think.

HetoldUS Todayin 2013 that he only receives about “40 or 50 emails a day.”