In this episode of Beyond the Billions, Deputy Editor Giacomo Tognini and Forbes Executive Editor Luisa Kroll, conduct a deep dive into the world of billionaire philanthropy. They investigate the motivations and lives of the planet's wealthiest individuals, scrutinizing their massive, often image-driven, donations—from the "pinky handshake" to nine-figure gifts. The discussion dissects whether these contributions are truly genuine charity or calculated maneuvers for tax advantage. As wealth continues to compound faster than figures like Buffett and Gates can donate, the episode highlights revolutionary philanthropists such as MacKenzie Scott, whose "no strings attached" giving is setting a new standard for putting billions to work.br br 00:00 This Week’s Billionaires Recapbr 01:52 Billionaire Encounters And Public Perception br 06:36 Why $100M is the New Small Donationbr 08:27 Why Rising Net Worths May Not Equal Rising Donationsbr 11:49 Elon Musk And His Minimal Givingbr 14:03 America’s Most Effective Philanthropist Is Not Who You Thinkbr 18:13 Effective Giving: Finding the Biggest Bang for the Billion br 26:51 Billionaires vs.