“This is where I'm from,” Zapier CEO Wade Foster told the 4thEst8. “I owe a ton to the community that gave me a start. The least I can do is try to pay it forward to others.”
Paul Riat is just this guy, trying to figure things out. A fan of Max Weber, he generally gets a kick out of the triangle between economy, society and liberty. His focus on technology startups and venture capital fits because early stage tech startups are the most dynamic and impactful elements of local economies -- improving liberty and society like a rising tide.