How do you find a mission actually worth spending your life on? Are most startup “mission statements” complete BS?

Niles Lichtenstein wants everyone to own a home and he’s dedicating his career to making it possible.

Niles lost his dad at 13. His mom rented out rooms to make ends meet. As a result, he grew up with a revolving circus of people living in his home, with his family.

Decades later (and after several successful startups) Niles has turned that experience into an incredible company.

Join us for a sentimental conversation about why everyone needs a home (not just a house), how to design a good life and the note that Niles’ dad wrote to him before he passed.

Warm Intro
A conversation, not an interview. Warm, sometimes weird, conversations with interesting people doing big things.

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Hosted by Chai Mishra
Chai is the Founder of The Essential, an ethical commerce company funded by the leading lights of Silicon Valley.

Chai served on the board of UNICEF, and has advised cities, universities, national sports teams and Fortune 500 corporations. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Chai’s work has also been covered in publications ranging from the SF Chronicle to Business Insider.

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