We have become overly reliant on government and the marketplace to solve our biggest social problems, leading to the erosion of civil society. Real leaders must now step up and rebuild a new type of civil society. Ted O’Brien is the founder and chairman of Generation Innovation, which is taking the Sunshine Coast by storm through its high-profile GI Challenge in promotion of youth entrepreneurship. A recognised community leader, Ted has a unique background. His 20 years of blue-chip commercial experience includes more than a decade with global management consulting giant Accenture, where he was director of Growth & Strategy for Asia Pacific & emerging markets, based out of Beijing and responsible for strategy, mergers and acquisitions and major deals.