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B. Golisano

Founder & Former Director, Paychex

Search every verified B. Golisano interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. B. Thomas Golisano, the founder of Paychex, announced in October 2025 the formation of the Golisano Children's Alliance, a network of ten children's hospitals. He committed $253 million to six newly funded hospitals in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Maryland, and West Virginia, which joined four existing Golisano Children's Hospitals in New York and Florida. Golisano said the alliance would allow the hospitals to "share best practices, share purchasing, even share knowledge about all kinds of technical [aspects]." He stated that the first Golisano Children's Alliance Symposium would be held in Rochester, New York, in May 2026. The announcement brought his total philanthropic giving to more than $1 billion. In a November 2025 interview, Golisano discussed his business success and philanthropy, noting that he started Paychex in 1971 with $3,000 and a credit card. He said his giving was motivated by the idea that "you can't take it with you" and that he wanted to enjoy seeing the impact of his donations while alive. Golisano also commented that "the only wealth you get to keep is that which you give away."

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