Philanthropy

June 12th, 2025 A few weeks ago, I spoke at a biotech incubator event hosted by QB3 at UC Berkeley . The room was filled with brilliant...

A Practical Reflection on Rules, Integrity, and Quiet Discipline Several years ago, I received a late-night email from a foundation...

Why It’s Not Just About What You Give — But How You Grow It Years ago, I met a founder in Asia who was incredibly thoughtful about his...

Why Clarity is a Gift — to Grantees, and to Yourself A few years ago, I worked with a foundation that felt… stuck. They had generous...

On Legacy, Letting Go, and Watching the Next Generation Rise I remember meeting a retired businessman in Los Angeles—first-generation...

The Quiet Power of Choosing the Right People From the Start I once sat in a board meeting where no one spoke for the first few minutes....

And Why It’s Not Just a Legal Question A few years ago, I helped a family in California set up a private foundation. They had just sold...

Lessons from Families Who Chose Purpose Over Pressure A few years ago, I met with a client who had recently received a major inheritance....