The Narrative of a Warrior w/ Jake Wood of Groundswell

The Storied Future

Dec 8 2022 • 51 mins

Today, Chris talks to Jake Wood, CEO and founder of Groundswell, an innovative new corporate giving platform that enables companies to empower employees with their own donor-advised funds.

As a former Marine sniper who received three meritorious promotions for leading combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, Jake shares how he overcame fear and chaos on the battlefield. And he explains how the lessons he learned in combat can help company leaders face their own fears and unleash the potential of their employees to win in the midst of chaos.

Chris and Jake cover:

  • Jake’s search for a narrative that would give his life meaning and purpose through serving others
  • How the storied narrative and culture of the Marine Corps transformed Jake into a warrior
  • The origin of Team Rubicon, and how Jake and his team used storytelling to align donors, employees, the public, and volunteers around a shared mission
  • How he and his team at Groundswell are transforming the future by writing a new narrative that unleashes generosity to change the world

And much more!