216: Transforming Society with John Anderson artwork
Repurposing Business

216: Transforming Society with John Anderson

  • E216
  • 1:20:31
  • February 14th 2025

Driven by a passion for discovery, breakthrough innovation, and seeing things through, John Anderson has spent his life forging new paths across technology, business, and service. Guided by the Golden Rule, he has built a strong family, worked alongside his sons in their Scouting achievements, and extended a tradition of patriotic service through the Nuclear Navy and policy advisory roles.

His career spans pioneering AI in building energy optimization, designing the world’s first solid-state neutron detector, and leading transformations—from carbon-negative manufacturing to turning around major enterprises like US Sprint. John has helped inventors improve patents that tackle global health crises, co-founded cutting-edge ventures, and chaired a high-tech CEO association.

Whether shaping international policy, co-hosting a state dinner, or leading a worldwide prayer network, his journey has been defined by impact, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. For more than a decade John has been exploring what “finished” looks like when it comes to transforming society; that’s the topic of this podcast with Brett and John.

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Repurposing Business

A podcast encouraging business owners, entrepreneurs and leaders to get their business into God's business, and to do business for more than just the bottom line. The podcast explores capital, leadership, generosity, work-life integration and societal transformation. Brett Johnson interviews leaders from around the world on topics including Web3, AI, kingdom economics and finding meaning at work in a post-pandemic era.

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