Bio

Startup illusionist and full-stack marketeer with deep expertise in getting early-stage technology companies to be perceived as credible by analysts, industry players and prospective partners & customers. Highly skilled at “making something out of nothing”, conducting venture funding campaigns, planning & executing go-to-market strategies, analyzing complex industry dynamics, managing high-impact projects and forming strategic alliances. Accomplishments ● Garnered industry awards, recognition, 12 Gartner mentions for Series A security venture ● Designed and launched unique entrepreneurship graduate program; startup accelerator ● Managed strategic & outbound marketing for chip startup; formed key alliances with IBM, Intel, etc. ● Produced 2 day, 500 person,100 speaker VC summit; $325K chip industry event; 3-day Stanford event ● Advised CEOs of multiple startups, venture company, Media X; raised $50M funding ● Developed and commercialized software and hardware products ● Masters degree from MIT Media Lab, BSCS from U. Michigan ● Initiated and published studies of technology in homes; 6 related U.S. patents