work.
I think we all have a responsibility to leave the world a better place than we found it. I’m particularly interested in building technology businesses and products to solve large, systemic problems (healthcare, education, etc.).
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“Whatever you are, be a good one.”
Abe Lincoln
career.
PlateJoy Health
2019-
venture-backed digital health company. i run our bd, marketing, sales, p&l, corporate strategy, and overall go-to-market.
My Happy Plates
2016-2019 (acquired by PlateJoy)
food technology startup. i co-founded the company, served as CEO, sold both direct-to-consumer and enterprise, shipped product, and led corporate strategy and m&a through our sale to PlateJoy
Youth Digital
2014-2016
education tech startup. i led our revenue, bd, and partnerships and worked on deals with disney, dreamworks animation, minecraft, amazon, and target.
FIX Candles
2011-2014
b2c candle company. i founded two candle companies, and sold through retail distribution + direct-to-consumer online.
Union Square Hospitality Group
2009-2010
zagat top 50 restaurant, nyc. i managed the front of house team of 75+ at danny meyer’s acclaimed bbq restaurant.
Hatsune Restaurant Group
2008
top rated japanese restaurant group in beijing and shanghai. i apprenticed with the ceo and studied hospitality, food & bev, design, marketing, and how to create a magical guest experience.