Principal

• Oct 2019 - Present

We use our skill as information foragers to build arguments, analyses, and frameworks that deliver keen insights and empower business leaders to confidently plan for and capitalize on the fruit of new seasons: the changing social, technological, competitive, market, and operational climates in which we do business. We use our skill as information foragers to build arguments, analyses, and frameworks that deliver keen insights and empower business leaders to confidently plan for and capitalize on the fruit of new seasons: the changing social, technological, competitive, market, and operational climates in which we do business.

Sr. Technical Consultant

• Apr 2021 - Jan 2023

Alectrona empowers secure, seamless, stress-free work from anywhere for your Apple-powered business. Alectrona empowers secure, seamless, stress-free work from anywhere for your Apple-powered business.

Advisor

• Mar 2022 - Oct 2022

Chief Business Officer

• Nov 2021 - Feb 2022

Soffos, Inc. is a Delaware C-Corp, founded in 2018, based in Austin, TX, USA. Soffos offers a suite of AI-driven applications, together with SaaS & PaaS platforms that are intended to be used within the Educational Technology sector. End users might range from a lone 14 year old student exam crammer, via an undergraduate researcher to a corporate L&D manager, wishing to onboard and product train hundreds of employees throughout the enterprise. The company is pioneering R&D into… Show more Soffos, Inc. is a Delaware C-Corp, founded in 2018, based in Austin, TX, USA. Soffos offers a suite of AI-driven applications, together with SaaS & PaaS platforms that are intended to be used within the Educational Technology sector. End users might range from a lone 14 year old student exam crammer, via an undergraduate researcher to a corporate L&D manager, wishing to onboard and product train hundreds of employees throughout the enterprise. The company is pioneering R&D into applying Artificial Intelligence to transfer raw text into usable knowledge for individuals and enterprises alike. The platform and its apps make knowledge accessible via natural-language conversation - thereby empowering users to find information from all their resources without relying on traditional keyword search or text mining. Soffos offers knowledge search, not keyword search. The technology effectively replaces the concept of 'searching' for knowledge with the process of asking for it conversationally via any internet connected device. Many knowledge management and corporate learning vendors sell DIY software with database tech but not the crucial data models. Instead, Soffos auto-generates data models from documents. The Soffos engine rewrites documents as 'logic programs' and turns raw text into facts that can be managed logically, to automate the work of managing them for developing curricula. The company have prototyped and patents are pending for an engine that transforms raw text documents into logic programs that can support automated reasoning. Within the engine, documents automatically assert facts about the worlds they describe. Our work on syntactic and semantic control systems can be applied before and after documents are processed, by tighter integration of our type-logical system during model training. In short, the company are exploring the use of machine learning to update automatically generated knowledge bases.

Principal

• Sep 2020 - Nov 2021

KBS Leadership Consulting’s Dream Team has over 120 years of award winning experience collectively. We bring to the table diverse expertise to address the unique challenges and concerns of any organization. Whether there is a need to fill a vacant position, create an engagement strategy or enhance the effectiveness of a leader or team, KBS Leadership Consulting will work with you to achieve the unimaginable. KBS Leadership Consulting’s Dream Team has over 120 years of award winning experience collectively. We bring to the table diverse expertise to address the unique challenges and concerns of any organization. Whether there is a need to fill a vacant position, create an engagement strategy or enhance the effectiveness of a leader or team, KBS Leadership Consulting will work with you to achieve the unimaginable.

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

• Jan 2018 - Sep 2019

We're driving strategic innovation in venture capital. The changing nature of business models in the information economy demands new approaches to investing. As seasoned operators with successful exits across a variety of industries, we consider ourselves entrepreneurial capitalists, not quants. We have a deep understanding of the traits that make for successful founding teams. We leverage our operational expertise to help portfolio companies scale value creation and meet market… Show more We're driving strategic innovation in venture capital. The changing nature of business models in the information economy demands new approaches to investing. As seasoned operators with successful exits across a variety of industries, we consider ourselves entrepreneurial capitalists, not quants. We have a deep understanding of the traits that make for successful founding teams. We leverage our operational expertise to help portfolio companies scale value creation and meet market demands. At the same time, we believe that technologically sophisticated methods are crucial to fully tap into the information firehose created by globally interconnected startup ecosystems. We balance the use of automation and machine learning in the scouting process with intensive diligence and operational advising to ensure we have the right information to predict and guide startup success. Ultimately, we've designed our tools and processes to democratize the venture capital industry and empower entrepreneurship by increasing transparency between founders and the investor community. Show less We're driving strategic innovation in venture capital. The changing nature of business models in the information economy demands new approaches to investing. As seasoned operators with successful exits across a variety of industries, we consider ourselves entrepreneurial capitalists, not quants. We have a deep understanding of the traits that make for successful founding teams. We leverage our operational expertise to help portfolio companies scale value creation and meet market… Show more We're driving strategic innovation in venture capital. The changing nature of business models in the information economy demands new approaches to investing. As seasoned operators with successful exits across a variety of industries, we consider ourselves entrepreneurial capitalists, not quants. We have a deep understanding of the traits that make for successful founding teams. We leverage our operational expertise to help portfolio companies scale value creation and meet market demands. At the same time, we believe that technologically sophisticated methods are crucial to fully tap into the information firehose created by globally interconnected startup ecosystems. We balance the use of automation and machine learning in the scouting process with intensive diligence and operational advising to ensure we have the right information to predict and guide startup success. Ultimately, we've designed our tools and processes to democratize the venture capital industry and empower entrepreneurship by increasing transparency between founders and the investor community. Show less

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

• Jan 2016 - Sep 2019

We've done it before. The Optimal Symmetry team knows the hidden risks of starting and growing businesses, and we help our partners elevate their perspectives to focus on the critical issues at hand. We produce actionable insights and deliver improved business outcomes and extraordinary returns, whether you're a new business looking to reach the next stage or a mature business looking to enhance your growth trajectory. We've done it before. The Optimal Symmetry team knows the hidden risks of starting and growing businesses, and we help our partners elevate their perspectives to focus on the critical issues at hand. We produce actionable insights and deliver improved business outcomes and extraordinary returns, whether you're a new business looking to reach the next stage or a mature business looking to enhance your growth trajectory.

Sr. Analyst & Advisor

• Jul 2017 - Aug 2019

SoftMatch connects enterprises to the global startup ecosystem. With two million tech startups launching each year, we help enterprises identify which ones they need to know about. SoftMatch connects enterprises to the global startup ecosystem. With two million tech startups launching each year, we help enterprises identify which ones they need to know about.

Sr. Consultant, Member

• Aug 2015 - Aug 2017

Business and digital strategy consulting, focused on the business impact of technological change and the related changes to business models, industries, and product and service markets. Conversant or better with industries including Automotive, Oil & Gas, Business Services, Food Service, Digital Marketing, Digital Advertising, Entertainment, Technology, and Transportation. Business and digital strategy consulting, focused on the business impact of technological change and the related changes to business models, industries, and product and service markets. Conversant or better with industries including Automotive, Oil & Gas, Business Services, Food Service, Digital Marketing, Digital Advertising, Entertainment, Technology, and Transportation.

Co-founder

• May 2016 - Feb 2017

your6 is a Software as a Service technology business that will radically improve civilian career matching for veterans. your6 will translate military skills and experience into compelling and verified professional profiles and accelerate veterans’ careers by matching them with the best possible jobs and employers. your6 is a Software as a Service technology business that will radically improve civilian career matching for veterans. your6 will translate military skills and experience into compelling and verified professional profiles and accelerate veterans’ careers by matching them with the best possible jobs and employers.

Business Strategist

• May 2014 - Aug 2015

Business, marketing, and digital strategy consulting, focused on the business impact of technological change for the global Fortune 1000. Customer industries included Automotive, Oil & Gas, Business Services, Food Service, Entertainment, and Technology. Supported sales activities by performing discovery, developing engagement strategies, providing industry expertise, and creating detailed ROI and cash flow analyses of potential software. Business, marketing, and digital strategy consulting, focused on the business impact of technological change for the global Fortune 1000. Customer industries included Automotive, Oil & Gas, Business Services, Food Service, Entertainment, and Technology. Supported sales activities by performing discovery, developing engagement strategies, providing industry expertise, and creating detailed ROI and cash flow analyses of potential software.

Sr. Consultant

• May 2013 - May 2014

Management, marketing, business process, and technology consulting services. Management, marketing, business process, and technology consulting services.

Director of Product and Business Development

• Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

Integrated, updated, and expanded product lines, produced collateral material, and provided strategic direction for products and partnerships. One Source Networks acquired OuterNet on December 31, 2012. Integrated, updated, and expanded product lines, produced collateral material, and provided strategic direction for products and partnerships. One Source Networks acquired OuterNet on December 31, 2012.

Director of Business Development, Partner

• Nov 2011 - Dec 2012

Partnered with a local peer-group company to scope and successfully bid a $1.8MM services project, the largest services deal in Company history. Developed a new corporate identity; re-branded the company into defined areas of specialization. Worked with the sales team to create a portfolio of direct and third-party managed services. Mined existing customer relationships for additional business, with our team winning multiple formal competitive bids and growing recurring revenue by… Show more Partnered with a local peer-group company to scope and successfully bid a $1.8MM services project, the largest services deal in Company history. Developed a new corporate identity; re-branded the company into defined areas of specialization. Worked with the sales team to create a portfolio of direct and third-party managed services. Mined existing customer relationships for additional business, with our team winning multiple formal competitive bids and growing recurring revenue by $360K annually.

Director of Services

• Dec 2010 - Oct 2011

Integrated the sales and technology teams to develop solutions that met customer needs while effectively utilizing our technical skillset, focused on data management and networking. Reorganized the Product Development team to deliver long-delayed products, including enterprise-class network monitoring and management.

Technical Services Manager

• Mar 2009 - Apr 2011

Unified the Managed Services, Professional Services, and Network Operations Center departments, replacing three managers. Implemented measurable standards to ensure that work was delivered on time, on budget, and within scope, increasing efficiency by 45% over the prior year. Led staff to deliver exceptional customer service and timely, effective communication, transforming the department into one that consistently exceeded customer expectations.

Project Manager

• Aug 2008 - Feb 2009

Project Manager, consultant, and trusted advisor for OuterNet’s largest customer during a phase of incredible worldwide growth, with OuterNet's contracted revenue growing by 180% during this period.

Systems Engineer

• Aug 2007 - Aug 2008

Technical delivery and consulting, focused on Active Directory, core Microsoft applications, and enterprise systems management.

Consultant

• Mar 2006 - Aug 2007

Specified, sold, implemented, and supported complete IT solutions for a wide range of SMB customers. Specified, sold, implemented, and supported complete IT solutions for a wide range of SMB customers.

Administrative Director

• 2004 - 2005

Managed insurance and regulatory compliance for MK Enterprises and over thirty outside investments. Designed and implemented document archival systems and policies, saving $75K in tax preparation fees annually. Managed insurance and regulatory compliance for MK Enterprises and over thirty outside investments. Designed and implemented document archival systems and policies, saving $75K in tax preparation fees annually.

Associate

• 2003 - 2004

Performed market analysis for a product that would become the Logitech Wave keyboard. Developed a market research tool for an entertainment production company in San Francisco. Performed market analysis for a product that would become the Logitech Wave keyboard. Developed a market research tool for an entertainment production company in San Francisco.

Systems Consultant

• 1999 - 2004

Specified, sold, implemented, and supported complete IT solutions for a wide range of SMB customers. Specified, sold, implemented, and supported complete IT solutions for a wide range of SMB customers.