Now

I am now 100% focused on Gradifi and helping to reduce the burden of student loan debt for today's workforce. It's a perfect fit for me: strong mission, big market opportunity, and great team where I get to use my background in fintech software, entrepreneurship, and education.

Recent Projects

Previously, I spent three years living a professional portfolio life where I spent 50% of my time building with a handful of startups, 25% time wearing an investor hat, and 25% time as a connector in the community.

Building

My true passion is building/operating startups, so I work very closely with them as an advisor, consultant, or board member

I'm an advisor to a couple other Boston-area startups: OpenFrame, and Campseekers. I also worked with Nix86 and Raizlabs XLR8.

Investing

I meet with new startups each week and matchmake to put them in touch with the angels and VCs who can help the most (sometimes myself)

​I often spend time with startup founders in my portfolio of angel investments.

Connecting

I work across the startup ecosystem and community as a mentor and connector, which often involves local events, speaking, and workshops
Entrepreneur-in-Residence & Rock Accelerator Head Coach

I'm a mentor at MassChallenge and Techstars, and an advisor at Founders Workbench. I've served on the Brandathon and BUILD Boston committees to help with their annual events.