Bassam Salem
“First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out,
because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out,
because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out,
because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me,
and there was no one left to speak for me.”
-Martin Niemöller
Bassam is a tech executive and entrepreneur known for his interdisciplinary expertise and commitment to helping others. He founded AI company AtlasRTX (acquired in 2022) and now leads Mindshare Ventures, advising founders, executives, and teams. An Egyptian-American, he was raised in Egypt, France, England, and Utah; he holds CS degrees (BS, MS, MPhil) and an MBA from the University of Utah where he is now a Trustee. He is based in Utah, USA and writes, speaks, and advises on character & culture, leadership & excellence, and the long game.
Thank you for reminding me of this poem and author. Such profound words;we must never forget lest we repeat ourselves.
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