I'm a dreamer and when I dream during the day I go even bigger. So many cool ideas I have yet to realize and I'm searching the world now for the resources/help to give them a go. I want the future in my head to be reality more than anything else in the whole world. Because what I dream about can empower anyone to create, live, and work better everyday.

Get busy livin’, or get busy dyin' - From my all time favorite movie The Shawshank Redemption

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm currently on an odyssey to promote my 3D printing company Zolidify. I was recently confined to my bed trying to avoid paralysis from a spinal injury. I was fed up with 3 weeks of no progress and had gotten so many bad vibes from Chicago I left at a moment's notice to escape. (Up at 3am booking and flying out 6 hours later) I want to feel better while I work on my company in new cities. I have the gear and the internet access I need to work from anywhere for the moment. The universe was telling me to leave and while I am able to I did. (however painful it still does get as I'm not 100% yet) I am not going home until one of two things happens - I get financing/funding for Zolidify and employ myself that way or I get a job in the 3D printing Industry. AKA finding my calling and happiness.

Interests

3D Printing, Biking, Tennis, Golf, Roller Blading, Baking, TV Shows, Movies

• baking
• running
• flying
• movies
• tv
• traveling
• cycling
• tennis
• golf
• entrepreneurship

Music, Movies, and Books

Daft Punk, The Shawshank Redemption, The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Today I rode a bike for the first time in over 2 years due to my injury.

Teach, Learn, Share

Everything you want to know or didn't. I am full of tons of sometimes useful facts and anecdotes. Just ask and I can carry on a pretty good conversation about a vast range of topics. I travel and learn and I pay what I learn forward connecting people across backgrounds to form new collaborations and create value.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A vast knowledge of 3D printing and related technologies. As a serial entrepreneur I can offer a consult of your current idea for something cool. (app, game, product, etc.) Run it through my lean startup methodology and see if the idea would be worth pursuing. If so I have connections to the startup communities in the following cities (Chicago, Chattanooga, Fort Wayne, and growing!) who can keep you motivated and provide resources should you desire to make your idea a reality. I will arm you with the tools to get your idea traction and see it come to life!

Countries I’ve Visited

United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States