I joined my first startup more than 25 years ago and was immediately delighted by the blank slate in front of me. I’ve always sought out companies that were early in their growth stories, which led me to join Amazon, Google, and Pinterest many years before they became some of the world’s largest enterprises. The common denominator – novel software, products, and teams that surprised and delighted massive numbers of customers.
My joy comes from bringing new products to the world. I’ve learned that there is a right way, a harmonious way, to ship those solutions. And I’m grateful now to have the experience (and scars) to help others get there faster.
My journey from engineer to CTO to advisor has taught me that there is a cadence of communication, delivery, and metrics core to every successful company. With the right foundation in place, a founder can build a company that delivers on the promise of a better tomorrow.
The best part of advising is having the insight to guide a company towards their own unique answers – the ones that both reflect their values and lead to business success. I am excited to be a General Partner at Enjoy The Work as I continue to teach, learn, and be in awe of the imagination of our founders.