What does it take to change the politics of a city like San Francisco? In this episode, we talked to the founders of Grow SF, the leading and most innovative civic organization in San Francisco that has already had a tremendous impact on the city's politics. If you live in SF, make sure to check out their site to find ways to get involved!
Chapters 00:00 - The Birth of GrowSF 03:10 - Quitting to All in on GrowSF 07:37 - Political Landscape and Opportunities 10:25 - The Gift of Perfect Opponents 12:12 - Data-driven Pragmatic Idealism 14:12 - Relying on Data and Building Trust 19:41 - Building a Talent Pipeline for Future Leaders 23:28 - How Has Your View of Politics Shifted? 29:30 - Common Sense Politics, Abundance, and a Long-Term Movement 35:54 - Visions for the Future of California 39:58 - Taking Action: Starting Your Own Movement
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