“You Shouldn’t Kill to Get Ahead”: Reimagining Wealth and Power in America w/ Author Chris Rivers

In our latest, Scott talks with military vet, former policy advisor, politician and author Chris Rivers about wealth, power and belonging in America.

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Bio//
Christopher Rivers is a former US Army officer and combat veteran who enlisted at 17 and served in Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, he holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics with a focus on Nuclear Engineering, as well as master’s degrees in Public Policy and Foreign Service from Georgetown University.
Following his military service, Rivers worked as a policy advisor and problem-solver at the US Department of State and later in the private sector, helping organizations navigate complex operational and strategic challenges. His career spans national security, diplomacy, corporate problem-solving, and candidacy for statewide political office—giving him a unique perspective on how power is exercised across institutions.
Chris Rivers is the author of “You Shouldn’t Have to Kill to Get Ahead: Reimagining Wealth, Power and Belonging in America.”