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Finding Purpose and Power with Dave Lu - Building Community and Speaking Up

Finding Purpose and Power with Dave Lu - Building Community and Speaking Up

Update: 2025-04-11
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Dave is a true visionary and matchmaker, connecting people, bringing communities together and driving change in our society. 

As a child of Taiwanese immigrants, Dave shares his journey from growing up in New Jersey to finding his purpose and voice during times of social upheaval. You'll discover how he turned pivotal moments, such as the George Floyd incident and rising Asian hate crimes, into opportunities to galvanize his community and invest in the future of Asian American founders. 

We dive deep into the concept of the "infinite game" - finding your purpose and harnessing your superpowers. Dave shares the importance of building your network and not waiting for permission to create the change you want to see.

The big lessons we took from this conversation were: 

If you want power to be used for good, more good people need to have power.

Until the lion learns to write the hunter's story will always be glorified - Own your story and tell it the way you want it to go.

Stop waiting for permission, go out and build your community.

Be ready to stick your head out for what you believe in.

Dave reveals his approach to mental fitness, emphasizing the importance of recognizing your superpowers and forging a network rooted in genuine relationships. 

Get ready to be inspired by Dave Lu's story of courage, empowerment, and the infinite game we all play in life. Dive in with us for this enlightening conversation!


00:00 Immigrant Drive: Education and Stability

06:38 Startup Journey: Realizations and Risks

10:42 Tackling the Bamboo Ceiling

17:18 "Community Visibility and Awareness"

22:39 "Embracing Life's Infinite Game"

29:19 Empowering Voices Through Shared Words

32:20 "Power Talk with Prof. Pfeffer"

40:20 Finding Purpose Through Empowerment

46:22 Creating Awareness Through Sharing

50:29 Hollywood's Financial Gatekeeping Barriers

54:42 Cross-Cultural Understanding through Education

01:00:55 Discovering and Using Your Superpower

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Finding Purpose and Power with Dave Lu - Building Community and Speaking Up

Finding Purpose and Power with Dave Lu - Building Community and Speaking Up

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