She went from an ‘accidental CEO’ to the ‘most powerful woman in healthcare’. At 82, she’s giving away 99% of her $7.8 billion fortune
Published on: Aug. 21, 2025, 6:48 p.m. | Source: Economic Times
Judy Faulkner, the brain behind Epic Systems, is set to donate 99% of her wealth. Forbes calls her a powerful woman in healthcare. She built a top health record firm from a Wisconsin basement. Now, she joins philanthropists giving away fortunes. Faulkner signed The Giving Pledge in 2015. She is selling Epic shares and funding Roots & Wings. The foundation aids low-income families with health and education. Faulkner aims for $100 million in yearly donations by 2027. Epic operates unconventionally. Faulkner avoids typical tech habits.
