Craig Newmark, Founder and CSR of Craig Newmark Philanthropies, has long championed privacy, trustworthy technology, and public service. At a time when AI, online scams, and cyber threats are reshaping daily life, his voice is especially relevant. Guided by early lessons in ethics and civics, Craig has spent decades applying a simple principle: treat people the way you want to be treated. From building one of the internet’s most enduring platforms to funding initiatives in journalism, cybersecurity, and veteran support, his perspective offers a grounding in values and a roadmap for addressing today’s urgent challenges.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction.

02:29 The early influences that shaped Craig’s values.

04:14 Building trust while navigating law enforcement and online safety.

09:58 Balancing anonymity and accountability in online communities.

15:58 Supporting veterans and military families through long-term commitments.

21:50 Lessons learned from early experiences in programming and technology.

28:56 Expanding philanthropic focus to address modern cybersecurity threats.

40:25 Perspectives on privacy, inclusivity, and digital responsibility.

Resources Mentioned:

Craig Newmark

https://www.linkedin.com/in/craignewmark/

Craig Newmark Philanthropies | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/craig-newmark-philanthropies/

Craig Newmark Philanthropies | Website

https://craignewmarkphilanthropies.org

Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)

https://www.eff.org/

Consumer Reports

https://www.consumerreports.org/

Bob Woodruff Foundation

https://bobwoodrufffoundation.org/

Blue Star Families

https://bluestarfam.org/

Wild Bird Fund

https://www.wildbirdfund.org/

Shadowserver

https://www.shadowserver.org/

Global Cyber Alliance

https://globalcyberalliance.org/

Cyber Clinics Consortium

https://cybersecurityclinics.org/

Cyber Resilience Corps

https://cltc.berkeley.edu/program/cyber-resilience-corps/

Take9

https://pausetake9.org/

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