I am an entrepreneur and investor in startup companies. I have had the privilege of serving on the management teams of 8 different venture capital backed companies and have mentored hundreds over the years. Currently working with a portfolio of 80+ startups as part of a virtual incubator program and enjoy traveling the world to speak, teach and coach startups on the art of fundraising, growth and exit positioning.

I am a graduate of THE Ohio State University and served 4 years of active duty with the United States Marine Corps.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy meeting new people when I travel and have had many great experiences on AirBnB, and I look forward to meeting new people via CouchSurfing.

Interests

• dogs
• music
• hiking
• sailing
• entrepreneurship
• mountain biking
• biking
• jogging
• startups
• social entrepreneurship

Music, Movies, and Books

All types of music, especially coffee house jazz, Miles Davis, etc. I like most movies, particularly ones that make you think.

I read alot of non-fiction books about entrepreneurship, psychology, philosophy and travel. My favorite non-fiction authors are John Gresham and Michael Lewis (Liar's Poker).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been racing sailboats since 1998.
I served 4 years in the United States Marine Corps.

Teach, Learn, Share

I teach courses and coach entrepreneurs on the art of fundraising, developing customer traction, scaling and positioning for exit.

What I Can Share with Hosts

26 years of startup experience, over $1 Billion in financial deals completed, across multiple industries.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Canada, England, Gibraltar, Guatemala, Mexico, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States