About Gregory
I am a…
Explorer
Bio
Today, focused on local impact. After 3 decades in the Bay Area, in fall 2019 I retired from corporate work and moved north to Sonoma County, and joined the volunteer fire department.
Previously, 30 years in the Silicon Valley as a corporate lawyer working in and alongside startups, a founder of a music startup, and Managing Director of Google.org from its launch in 2006. Academy Award nominee, 2009, Best Documentary Short Subject production. Previously, high alpine mountaineer and whitewater kayaker. Longtime TEDster, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society & The Explorers Club, and board member of The Furthur Foundation.
Licensed for law in CA and NY, I assist select founders in their equity and employment negotiations with their board or an acquiring company.
I'm passionate about
The Scottish Highlands,
Trains
An idea worth spreading
Enjoy a few careers along the way
The TED story
13 TED Conferences
Things you might not know
Driving Code-Three.