EP. 103 Civic Duty: Democracy Is Not A Spectator Sport

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Dr. Ernestine Fu, Stanford PhD and Venture Capitalist (Alsop Louie & Brave Capital) joins forces with Dr. Tom Ehrlich, Fmr. Stanford Law School Dean, Provost of UPenn and lifetime public Servant- To talk about the importance of civic duty. Whether you are advising the President on public policy, nurturing new ventures that will support front-line troops or working at your local community kitchen, it starts with you. Democracy is not a spectator sport and requires Good People to get involved with making our today and future better. Tom shares that one of his keys to success has been working with folks that don't look, think or act like him. The best ideas are when we have diversity of thought and allow the best solutions to rise to the top. Ernestine also shares that curiosity, intent and effort are the hallmarks of folks that ultimately make a difference. In her experience, the best entrepreneurs are the ones that have a passion for changing the world. Both Dr. Fu and Dr. Ehrlich value the education and say that it is not just the academics that prove to be valuable, but the diversity of thought and the creativity of others that one get's exposed to. Civic contributions are not easy and while making the world a better place, it's critical that we don't lose our way. A strong moral compass to keep you on track is paramount, especially when dealing with the complexities of politics and business. The act of one person matters and the collections of these works add up to preserving and enhancing a world, for the next generation.

Learn more about Dr. Ernestine Fu and Dr. Tom Ehrlich through their co-authored book: Civic Works, Civic Lessons.

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