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About The Guest
Keith Krach is a successful American businessman, philanthropist, and public servant known for his transformational leadership in various industries, including commerce, engineering, education, philanthropy, economic statecraft, and even the way people sign. He is the former Under Secretary of State and was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Krach is known for his work as the nation's top economic diplomat, leading the development of the bipartisan Global Economic Security Strategy, creating the Clean Network Alliance of Democracies to combat the Chinese Communist Party's plan to control 5G communications, onshoring the semiconductor supply chain to secure the U.S. supply, and championing human rights by mobilizing action against the CCP's genocide in Xinjiang, among other accomplishments.
Before his public service career, Krach co-founded Ariba in 1996 and served as Chairman and CEO, creating the world's largest B2B e-commerce network. He was also the CEO and Chairman of DocuSign from 2009 to 2019, leading its transformation from a 50-person startup to a public company and the global standard it is today. He is the former Chairman of the Purdue Board of Trustees, the co-founder and COO of mechanical design software leader Rasna Corporation, the first Entrepreneur-in-Residence for Benchmark Capital, the International President of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, and the 2000 Ernst & Young National Entrepreneur of the Year. He recently inaugurated the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue University, the premier U.S. think tank devoted to addressing emerging challenges such as artificial intelligence, hypersonics, quantum computing, and energy and climate innovations.
Talking Points
00:00 — Intro
05:29 — Origin Unveiled: Keith’s Extraordinary Journey
07:01 — Awakening Abilities: The Key that Unlocked Everything
13:54 — Tech Diplomacy: Bridging Nations through Innovation
18:42 — China’s Ambitions Unveiled: A Global Power Play
24:18 — Taiwan’s Significance: A Key Battleground in US-China Relations
28:33 — Safeguarding America: Keith’s Principles in Action
34:36 — Galvanizing the Masses: Unleashing the Power of Paradigm Shifts
38:11 — Strategies Beyond Borders: Empowering Non-NATO Nations
41:24 — Unpredictable Tactics: China’s Strategic Moves in Focus
45:45 — Purdue’s Mission: Revolutionizing Education and Innovation
48:00 — A Nobel Nominee’s Journey: The Honor of Peace
51:00 — Connecting with Keith: Building Bridges in the Digital Age
51:38 — Beyond Success: Keith’s Unyielding Pursuit of Goals
56:20 — What Keeps Keith Up At Night Now?
59:07 — Life’s Influencer: Lessons from the Most Impactful Person
1:01:37 — Overcoming Adversity: Keith’s Triumph over Challenges
1:05:19 — Must-Reads and Must-Listens: Keith’s Recommendations for Growth
1:07:03 — Advice to the Young: Words of Wisdom for a 20-Year-Old
1:08:20 — Defining Success: Keith’s Personal Perspective
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