Hello,

In August 2016, I set off on a 9 month trip around the Eastern Hemisphere! After working in finance for eight years, I thought it was time to see the world :-). I'm looking forward to learning about and experiencing local culture! On my way, I'll be doing financial consulting remotely, for clients in the United States. I also am blogging about my experiences at JesseJourneys.com, and just started a pod cast about startup ecosystems around the world, called Startup Journeys.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet locals, experience local culture, and have a great experience!

Music, Movies, and Books

I love reading non-fiction, and specifically biographies. I recently read the bio of Ben Franklin by Walter Isaacson, and it was fantastic. I also love classic rock, jam band music, and jazz. The bands I listen to the most are Grateful Dead and Phish. I'm not much of a movie buff, but I do enjoy dramas and comedies..

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I built a house for a family of 7 in Kenya as part of a Habitat for Humanity trip. It was a-maz-ing. Love the people, culture, and beautiful country. Did a two day safari after and saw the whole Lion King.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd love to learn new things from my hosts!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook a good breakfast or dinner, and teach my hosts about technology investing, if they are interested! I also used to work professionally as a close-up magician, and so I can show my hosts some pretty cool card tricks.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Israel, Jamaica, Kenya, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, United States