Serve Somebody: Doug Schmidt’s Life of Service, Adventure, and Purpose

 In this inspiring episode of 50x50: Whatever Happened to the Harvard Class of 1976?, Michael Conniff speaks with Doug Schmidt, whose remarkable journey spans technology investment banking, global travel, music, philanthropy, and public service. Doug reflects on growing up in Indiana, finding purpose through Phillips Brooks House at Harvard, traveling across Africa by motorcycle, and dedicating much of his life to helping underserved communities. Along the way, he shares lessons about friendship, faith, leadership, loss, and why true fulfillment comes from serving others. A thoughtful conversation about gratitude, perspective, and the responsibilities that come with a fortunate life.