About
I am an advocate for injecting more innovative design thinking into our daily lives. My goal is to demystify innovation by applying common sense business principles to everyday life and vice-versa. I run programs, advise colleagues and live my life with this philosophy and the Values below in mind.
I’m passionate about helping others (individuals and businesses) grow through mentorship, advocacy, and operational excellence, and welcome any and all opportunities to do so. If you want to work together, consult on ideas or challenges you’re considering, or simply connect over coffee: I want to hear from you.
Values
Innovation
Be willing to see the value in small ideas and be diligent enough to validate them
Operational Excellence
Build structure, discipline, and reliability into your day-to-day
Authentic Connection
Invest in every connection with genuine interest
Integrity
Be thoughtful with your words and our actions. Never act without purpose
Curiosity
Ask more questions. Spend less time storytelling and more time storylistening
Service
True impact comes from helping others, and giving creates opportunity
Professional Experience
Sr Leader of a compliance function that partnered closely with innovators and security professionals to enable rapid development while protecting users
Founding member of the legal department, with a heavy emphasis on contract management, trademark prosecution, and regulatory governance
Fulbright & Jaworski (now Norton Rose Fulbright)
Non-attorney staff in their Intellectual Property practice, handling patents, trademarks, and copyrights
Education
Master of Science in Technology Commercialization from UT Austin
Specialized business degree for entrepreneurs & innovators
Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies from UT Austin
Focus on Japanese language & culture
The Rest
I believe in bringing my full self to work and vice versa - meaning I treat my professional responsibilities and the hobbies that bring me joy with the same commitment to those values. These are the things that bring me joy and fulfillment outside of work:
Yoga: My practice has brought me clarity, discipline, and community (see: Present Practice Yoga)
Cat-Dadhood: Proud cat-dad to an old man named Rufus
Coffee Shopping: Coffee shops are my “Third Place” - a place where I feel a genuine sense of belonging and connect with community (see: CoffeeShopNomad)
Watch Collecting: I have a deep appreciation for mechanical prowess, and have sworn off smart watches in favor of horological pieces of art
Local Art: Supporting local artists is my most artistic pursuit, and has connected me with yet another vibrant community full of brilliant talent (see: ATXGals)