Erik Anderson was one of the world’s top global innovation leaders, investors, and philanthropists. He is founder and CEO of WestRiver Group, which provides integrated capital solutions for the global innovation economy. He has also been named one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2017 by Goldman Sachs. He currently works as co-chairman and CEO of Topgolf Entertainment Group, a global sports entertainment company. In this role, he has received numerous honors, including the 2014 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Southwest region. He is also on the board of directors for Singularity University, a global community using exponential technologies to tackle the world’s biggest challenges. The author sat down with Erik to talk about startups, building companies, and how to catch waves. Culture and purpose are more important than ever, for both the employee and customer. This culture is what drives the employees of today.