Passion Projects and Portfolio Careers: Conservation on Two Wheels

In this conversation, I sit down with Bryon Majusiak, a former mechanical engineer at Google and Blue River Technology, to explore his incredible work with Rally for Rangers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping park rangers around the world with the tools they need to protect some of the planet's most vulnerable ecosystems.

Bryon shares his journey from being a participant in a single rally to becoming deeply involved in the organization’s logistics and mission. He reflects on how donating motorcycles to park rangers in remote regions like Mongolia, Namibia, and Nepal has transformed their ability to protect wildlife and conserve natural landscapes. Bryon highlights powerful stories, including rangers cutting month-long patrols down to days, addressing illegal activities, and even rescuing orphaned bear cubs.

We also discuss the broader implications of balancing a career in tech with deeply meaningful volunteer work. Bryon opens up about how his sabbatical helped him reassess his values and protect time for his passion projects as part of his broader portfolio career.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in conservationor finding purpose in unconventional career paths.

💡 And if you want to support Bryon and Rally for Rangers and the inspiring work this organization does, you can donate directly at RallyForRangers.org.