Experience

Firebrand Ventures

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Aug 2023 - 5 months

  Austin, Texas, United States Firebrand is a seed stage venture capital firm primarily making investments in B2B software startups between the coasts. In my role, I am responsible for making investment decisions alongside our our two general partners, sourcing new deals, and supporting our portfolio. Check out our website to learn more about our investment criteria and philosophy: www.firebrandvc.com.

• Principal

  • Aug 2021 - Jul 2023

  Austin, Texas, United States



Videate

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Observer

  • Apr 2023 - 9 months



Edlink

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Observer

  • Apr 2022 - 1 year 9 months



LODAS Markets

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Observer

  • Mar 2022 - 1 year 10 months



HData

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Observer

  • Dec 2021 - 2 years 1 month



Army Applications Laboratory

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Ventures Strategist

  • Sep 2020 - Jul 2021

  Austin, Texas, United States Army Applications Laboratory (AAL) is responsible for bringing innovative solutions into the Army ecosystem. They seek out technologies that have potential to improve specific Soldier capabilities. In my role as a founding member of the Corporate Ventures team, I worked with a network of VCs, SMEs, and other innovators to source, diligence, and contract with startups/SMBs providing novel solutions to the Army.



Central Texas Angel Network

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investment Director

  • Oct 2019 - Sep 2020

  Austin, Texas Area At the time, CTAN was one of the most active angel groups in North America, with 150 members and +$100M invested since 2006. In my role, I reported to the Board Chairperson, and was responsible for directing funding cycle strategy, conducting due diligence, and sourcing deals. My efforts resulted in an increase in member investment participation over the previous year, despite major organizational restructure and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Investment Associate

  • May 2018 - Sep 2019

  Austin, TX In this role, I led initial stages of due diligence, supported members through formal due diligence, and served as the point of contact for entrepreneurs throughout the funding cycle. While in this role, I supported $18M in investments.



Various Startups & Small Businesses

• Strategy & Partnerships Associate

  • Apr 2016 - May 2018

  Austin, TX From working with founders to design the go-to-market strategy for a new hospitality concept, to implementing partnerships between major retail brands, I created compelling spaces, products, and ROI for new and bleeding edge initiatives.



Capital Factory

• United States
• Investment Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accelerator Program Coordinator

  • May 2015 - Apr 2016

  Austin, TX The Capital Factory Fund is a micro-VC investing in early stage startups. I reported to the Founder/ED to continuously improve the Accelerator/Fund Program and find new ways to give the 130+ company portfolio an advantage when seeking funding, mentorship and networking opportunities.



Kiva

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Program Coordinator (Internship)

  • Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

  San Francisco Bay Area Kiva is a non-profit fintech that has enabled global entrepreneurs to crowd-source $1.75B+ in microfinance loans. In my role, I oversaw integration of the existing Fellows program with experimental program, Kiva Zip. Kiva Zip has since been rolled into Kiva's primary offering.