Oh Guatemala, Thank You
Fifteen months. I was supposed to stay there for six. This was my first hurrah outside of “conventional” life, outside of society’s…
“Winners Take All” — Dissecting Anand Giridharadas’ Nudification Of The Elites
Anand Giridharadas is an alarmist. Of the good kind though. He spends about 300 or so pages in his new book dismantling the whole…
The Probability of Survival on a Chicken Bus
I was told never to look up safety statistics of chicken buses here in Guatemala. I was told that if you did, you would probably never ride…
Uncles & Book Reviews
The Uncle So, my genius uncle is an angel investor (among many other amazing things). He invests in start-ups that make sense and he…
Denting The Social Impact Space
Best thing I have read all year? This. Granted I am heavily biased and that letter is a few months old now, but I cannot stress enough how…
An Open Letter To My Little Niece
My darling Ria, You are about three months old. A tiny ball of innocence. Uncorrupted and carefree. Oblivious to most everything, but maybe…
“Legalizing” Social Enterprise
“I want to make a social impact.” — That’s almost a trend right now in the minds of millennials, young professionals and students in…
Guatemala, You Beauty
There is so much to say. Guatemala has opened its arms and embraced me with nothing but love. And yes, all this sounds corny, but…
Goodbye America
I am sitting here, at the O’Hare International Airport. Where I sat exactly ten years ago, waiting for my uncle to pick me up, as I made my…
The Effective Altruism Movement + EA Global Conference, Boston
Effective Altruism (EA) is a movement. I was at their conference in Boston last month, and needless to say, I was moved. Here’s my take.…
Next Steps
I’ve never been more excited. After galloping down the beaten path, I can’t help but be dramatic — it’s time for something new. I’ve…
Self Diagnosis
I hadn’t worked out in two months. I finally hit the gym on a lazy Thanksgiving Friday, vowing to bust a sweat everyday for the next two…