Episode 22: Luis Ubinas - Investor, Advisor, Corporate Board Member
b"Today\\u2019s guest is Luis Ubinas. Luis is someone who\\u2019s been driven by a strong sense of responsibility from an early age. He grew up in the projects of the South Bronx in the 1970s, arguably the most dangerous neighborhood in the United States at the time. With the amazing support of others, including individuals and the government, Luis was not only able to survive that upbringing but also thrive in the years that follow. After graduating from Harvard in 1985, Luis went on to work at McKinsey and eventually become Senior Partner, where he developed and led the West Coast Media and Entertainment Practice. Following McKinsey, he became President of the Ford Foundation for 6 years and led a major restructuring of the organization during the Great Recession. Now, he\\u2019s a Board Member of numerous large corporations including Electronic Arts, Boston Private, and Mercer. Even with all of this professional success, Luis has always made it a point to look back on his past and make sure that others can have the same opportunities he has had. In this interview, we discuss Luis\\u2019 upbringing in South Bronx, how that upbringing shaped him, his work as President of the Ford Foundation, and the impact art and technology can have in driving social change.\\nTimestamps\\n00:05:31 How the environment he grew up in was a blessing\\n00:11:43 Why a high proportion of immigrants leads to lower criminality\\n00:14:27 How he navigated out of the South Bronx\\n00:17:03 Looking back on your past\\n00:21:40 Finding purpose\\n00:29:28 Impact of his time at McKinsey\\n00:31:55 Advice for people early in their careers\\n00:33:45 His sense of responsibility as a driving force\\n00:35:25 Understanding the goodness of what you've done\\n00:39:37 Taking the Ford Foundation job\\n00:40:58 Restructuring the Ford Foundation\\n00:48:02 Making real change happen\\n00:54:00 Art's large role in his life\\n00:59:06 Art as a vehicle for social change\\n01:01:16 Technology driving social change\\n01:05:54 Economic growth and social inclusion\\n01:08:27 Income inequality\\n01:11:00 Opportunities for social change during the pandemic"