Success That Uplifts: Building a Life of Purpose

I believe if your success doesn't uplift others, it's incomplete. This conviction has grown stronger with each passing year, each new responsibility, each moment of reflection about what truly matters.

I'm a lifelong learner—constantly reading, exploring new domains, and connecting ideas across disciplines. Travel gives me perspective, football keeps me disciplined, and family keeps me grounded. These aren't separate from my work; they make me better at it.

The integrated life

We often compartmentalize: work life, family life, personal growth, social responsibility. But I've found that the most meaningful progress happens at the intersections.

The empathy I develop as a father makes me a better leader. The strategic thinking I hone in football analysis helps me solve technical problems. The historical perspective I gain from reading helps me make better long-term decisions.

Technology with conscience

As someone who builds technology for a living, I've seen its incredible power to improve lives—and its potential to cause harm. Building great technology is important, but building technology ethically is non-negotiable.

Every feature we ship, every design decision we make, every algorithm we train—they all have human consequences. Our responsibility extends beyond our shareholders to our users, our communities, and the society our technology shapes.

Success redefined

Conventional success metrics—revenue, user growth, market share—are necessary but insufficient. I measure success differently:

Impact: Are we solving real problems for real people?

Ethics: Are we building in ways we're proud to explain to our children?

Sustainability: Are we creating something that can last and improve over generations?

Uplift: Are we creating opportunities for others to grow alongside us?

The personal foundation

Building a life of purpose starts with building a strong personal foundation. For me, that means:

Maintaining physical and mental health—you can't pour from an empty cup.

Cultivating deep relationships—success means little without people to share it with.

Continual learning—staying curious and humble enough to know I'll always have more to learn.

Building a life of purpose isn't a destination; it's a daily practice. It's in the small decisions: how we treat people, where we focus our energy, what we choose to build. And it's the most rewarding work I've ever done.