Originally a software engineer and big company person, I got pulled into the startup world and haven't looked back. For 20 years, I've been an entrepreneur / operator at web & mobile startups and recently been angel investing, working with lots of people across the startup community

​For the gory detail, see my professional bio and what I'm working on now.
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Startup Operator

20 year operating experience at early-stage startups and large companies

6 startups and 6 exits, playing product, marketing, operations, and strategy / corporate development roles

Software-enabled web and mobile ventures (B2B & B2C) in digital media, fin tech, and travel

​Former CEO of Gradifi and led PayPal Boston

Angel Investor

Investor in 70 companies, mostly early stage tech startups

​I now invest through TBD Angels rather than directly or my AngelList syndicate

Co-founder of TBD Angels and Where Angel Fund

Advisor at Flybridge Capital

​Scout for TheVentureCity

Educator

Led student entrepreneurship programs

HBS Entrepreneur-in-Residence / Rock Accelerator Head Coach

​Director, Summer Venture Program at Babson​

Connector

Active connector, speaker, and mentor in the community​

​​Philanthropy: Co-chair of BUILD Entrepreneur Games Host Committee, Northeast Arc - Arc Tank competition