Celebrating Freedom & Opportunity For All

Inspiration

Big Dreams, Big Accomplishments

We reflect on the true meaning and impact of “The American Dream”—in the words of GSV’s circle of friends and influencers, including former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, NFL Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott, Teach For All CEO Wendy Kopp, Harvard Business School Dean Nitin Nohria, and Chairman of the Milken Institute Michael Milken.

Produced in partnership with the talented team at Roadtrip Nation.

Quotable

If everything seems under control, you’re not going fast enough.

— Mario Andretti

If everything seems under control, you’re not going fast enough.

— T. S. Eliot

Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.

— Thomas A. Edison

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