Brian O’Kelley donated a $1.6 billion fortune for social good: 6 life lessons students can learn from him

Brian O’Kelley, co-founder of AppNexus, redefined tech success by donating most of his $1.6 billion exit to social causes, keeping less than $100 million for himself. From Princeton to building AppNexus and purpose-driven ventures like Waybridge and Scope3, his journey teaches students lessons in impact-driven success, leadership, resilience, holistic growth, and aligning career ambitions with meaningful purpose.

Education