Water for Thought

Last week I had the chance to attend the Social Entrepreneurship Forum after work. The short pitch by the founder of Epiphany justified the company name. With all of the frustration and uncertainty I've experienced this spring trying to figure out where/if I'll be attending law school this fall, I needed a reminder of why I'm making this new commitment. It was also a reminder of the great opportunities available here in Pittsburgh.

Epiphany Solar Water Systems has developed an innovative, revolutionary product that boils any source of water with a large, solar-powered magnifying glass. Through Project Eviive, they are developing a sustainable business strategy with one focused goal: deliver clean water systems to as many people around the world as possible and as fast as possible, people who are struggling from thirst and illness. Tom Joseph, his team, and many people at the forum are dedicated to, focused on, and passionate about providing long-term solutions for our world's most pressing problems in our least served communities.

This short break from work, parenting, applications, etc... was a refresher course on genuine motivation and the purpose of work. Three years from now I hope to be developing innovative strategies for our most challenging social, political, economic and technological issues, fueled by my Eviive-filled water bottle.