In corporate America, discussions about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) often revolve around ideology, and many leaders feel pressured by universities to adopt these ideologies.

The recent court ruling against NASDAQ's mandated diversity rules for corporate boards highlights the absurdity of enforcing compliance with ideologies that many do not believe in.

The left's reaction to Mark Zuckerberg's philanthropic efforts illustrates a broader ideological shift where individual agency and choice are increasingly viewed with skepticism, reflecting a collectivist mindset.

Activist investors take stakes in poorly managed companies to force change and improve performance, often rallying support from other investors.

The mechanism of social change involves a leader articulating what the majority believes but is unwilling to say out loud, which can shift the political landscape, as seen with Trump taking over the Republican Party.

In Silicon Valley, there's pressure to conform to specific ideologies; if you don't identify with a particular side, you risk being labeled as the enemy. You can't just stay neutral about political issues; you have to be outspoken.

Today, there are corporate agendas driven by money and power, which has changed the underlying sense of purpose in the industry.

The current political climate reflects a shift where the 60% of the population that once aligned with progressive ideals is now pivoting away from them, indicating a potential change in societal norms.

Building a transformative company requires a strong belief structure, as many in my generation learned that success often meant becoming political and trading genuine beliefs for acceptance.