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 Operator20 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 InvestorInvestor in 100 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 |
EducatorStudent entrepreneurship program leader
HBS Entrepreneur-in-Residence / Rock Accelerator Head Coach Director, Summer Venture Program at Babson MIT Fuse EIR 2022 |
ConnectorActive connector, speaker, and mentor in the community
Philanthropy: Co-chair of BUILD Entrepreneur Games Host Committee Board member at MITX/GBCC, mentor at MassChallenge and Techstars, and an advisor at Founders Workbench. Brandathon and Northeast Arc Tank annual events. |