Dave interviews Emily Rasmussen, the CEO of Grapevine. Grapevine is an online directory for giving circles that recently raised nearly $2 million in investment and has helped drive $25 million in philanthropic giving. In this long ranging interview, Emily tells Dave about her childhood in northern California and the story of how she went from "Unschooled" professional ballet dancer to obtain a Harvard MBA and become CEO of Grapevine where she is a recognized leader in the growing online giving circle movement.

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