Choose Good Quests: Pursuing Purpose Beyond Success

March 6th, 2025 | San francisco

During this event we gathered for an evening hosted by Garry Tan, with food, cocktails, and beats by DJ Canvas, followed by a fireside chat with Trae Stephens on how belief and conviction shape leadership and investment decisions. Moderated by Christian Garrett, the conversation invited guests to reflect on purpose, calling, and the pursuit of meaningful work.

"I think you have to lean into your gifts and figure out what that quest is that you're supposed to be on."

- Trae Stephens 

ABOUT the speaker: Trae Stephens

Trae Stephens is a technology entrepreneur and investor who co-founded Anduril Industries, where he serves as Executive Chairman, and is a General Partner at Founders Fund. He is also the co-author of                                          an influential essay urging leaders and builders to pursue work grounded in conviction and meaningful purpose—an idea that continues to shape his public writing, investing, and approach to leadership.

Trae Stephens is a technology entrepreneur and investor who co-founded Anduril Industries, where he serves as Executive Chairman, and is a General Partner at Founders Fund. He is also the co-author of                                                 an influential essay urging leaders and builders to pursue work grounded in conviction and meaningful purpose—an idea that continues to shape his public writing, investing, and approach to leadership.

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