I work at Cornell Tech in NYC, where I help PhD founders launch deep-tech startups through the Runway program. I train scientists and technologists to become entrepreneurs, translating complex technology into viable businesses.
Before Cornell, I worked at Techstars, Business Models Inc. (one of the founding companies behind the Business Model Canvas), Autodesk, and Instructables, where I fell in love with the Maker movement. I have a BS in Computer Science and Visual Art from Union College and an MBA in Design Strategy from California College of the Arts.
On the side, I'm building my own ventures and creating content about entrepreneurship, AI tools, and building businesses that fit your life.
A musical board book that turns toothbrushing into a two-minute sing-along experience. Now a real company with dental office partnerships, DSO distribution, and new products in development.
Read more →Civic advocacy targeting Hudson Link bus reliability — ghost buses, cancellations, and real-time data failures affecting Rockland County commuters. Built on a phone during a bus wait.
Read more →A community for people learning to use AI tools in their work and businesses. Prompts, workflows, experiments, and honest takes — built on the idea that we're all figuring this out together.
Read more →I'm always happy to chat with people who are thinking about starting something or figuring out how AI tools can help them build a business.