Professional Experience
With over 15 years of military and professional experience in operations, strategy, and leadership, I've helped companies scale, optimize processes, and build high-performing teams.
Current Work
Strategy and Operations Lead | Startups, Venture Capital and Accelerators
Cloudflare
I run Cloudflare's Startup Program, which is basically like being the ultimate wingman for scrappy companies trying to make it big 🚀. My main gig is building relationships with VCs, accelerators, and incubators - think of me as the person who introduces promising startups to the money people and mentorship programs that can actually help them succeed.
It's like being a matchmaker, but instead of finding people their soulmates, I'm finding startups their perfect support system 💡. What gets me absolutely fired up is working directly with founders who are out there changing the world.
These are the people building the apps you'll be obsessed with next year, solving problems you didn't even know existed! That energy is completely addictive, and I get to be right there in the trenches with them, helping connect them to everything they need to turn their big dreams into reality 🎯.
Expanding Workers Launchpad, Cloudflare's initiative to support developer-led startups
Growing Cloudflare's Startup Program, with a focus on deepening VC and accelerator relationships to attract the best startups to Cloudflare
Creating content and resources for startup success
Professional Skills
A diverse skill set built through years of experience across multiple industries and roles.
Leadership & Strategy
- Executive Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Team Building
- Change Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Operations & Execution
- Process Optimization
- Project Management
- Resource Allocation
- KPI Development & Tracking
- Operational Excellence
Business Development
- Startup Growth
- Partnership Development
- Fundraising
- Market Analysis
- Go-to-Market Strategy
Speaking Engagements
I speak on topics including leadership, mental health in tech, and entrepreneurship.
Navigating Challenges as a Non-Technical Founder
A keynote presentation on how to embrace the unique strengths of a non-technical founder and how you can use AI to more than fill the void of a technical co-founder until the time is right. Innovate quickly with confidence and start getting customers immediately.
Want to see more of my speaking experience?
Check out my dedicated speaking page for a complete list of past events, upcoming engagements, and information on booking me for your next event.
Check out my speaking page for moreInterested in working together?
Whether you need strategic advice, operational expertise, or a speaker for your next event, I'd love to connect and discuss how I can help.
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