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I'm a 3x founder and CTO who's shipped products as a sole engineer, scaled startups from the inside, and led an open-source AI research team. I was a top performer in Sandbox's SB05 Cohort, one of the most selective startup accelerators for Utah founders. I'll help you cut what's killing your runway, ship what matters, and leverage AI to move like a team twice your size.

• Stanford GSB MBA Candidate – Class of 2027 • Coaching | Case prepped and mentored 30+ undergraduate and MBA students • Bain | Worked for Bain & Co. before school, focusing on retail and consumer case work • Startup | Grew wholesale for a men’s athleisure brand from $0 to $4M • Resumes | Edited 50+ resumes in undergrad and reviewed 200+ resumes as Bain recruiting lead • Speech & Writing | Wrote and delivered commencement speech for Miami University Farmer School of Business graduation ceremony • Interview Training | Trained as Bain interviewer to score case interviews and behavioral questions • GMAT / Test-taking | Scored in highest percentile of GMAT test-takers

I’ve been involved with dozens of successful early-stage startups as a Co-founder, CEO, Investor, Advisor. I’m passionate about helping others avoid the pitfalls of early-stage startups, team formation, idea validation, development, and go to market strategy. I currently help run a Venture Studio in Utah called Philo Ventures where we're building startups with a team of software engineers, product strategists, ux designers, marketers. Part time I also help run a student startup incubator based at Brigham Young University called 'Sandbox' where undergraduate students take a year off of their normal coursework and get college credit while we pair them up with experts from the community and teach them how to start a software startup.

Built a career in strategy, marketing, and growth. From management consulting to leading brand at IBM and eBay, I now bring that corporate rigor to my coaching clients. I help you with strategy and systems to win right-fit clients at healthy margins. I share what I've learned and coach you so you can say exactly what buyers needs to hear to sign a five, six and seven-figure+ contract. And we avoid the big business ‘nice to haves’ a growing business can (and must) do without. Because in a sea of sameness, your moat is what you stand for, who you serve best, and what only you deliver. Sharpening one client's positioning increased their deal size 40% and cut their sales cycle 35%.

You have come to the right place! With over 23 years of experience as an entrepreneur, business owner, and college professor, I specialize in guiding startup founders through the intricate journey of buying, scaling, and successfully exiting their businesses. As the Co-Founder of Buy-Scale-Sell and Founder of Crown Consulting, I've empowered countless business owners to think boldly and achieve their dreams through tailored coaching and workshops. My track record includes leading successful exits for companies like Griffco Graphic Solutions and Queen of Wraps, where I implemented innovative marketing strategies and strategic partnerships to drive growth. If you're ready to unlock your business's potential and create a legacy, let's connect and make it happen!

Hi everyone! With over two decades of experience in the startup ecosystem, I have a proven track record of helping entrepreneurs and companies thrive. As the founder of multiple accelerator programs, including the highly-competitive USC startup accelerator and Hong Kong's first funded accelerator, I've guided over 3000 companies across diverse industries such as AI, edtech, and healthtech. My expertise lies in strategic growth, market entry, and improving unit economics, having helped startups raise over $350M and achieve successful exits. Additionally, as an adjunct professor at USC, I teach courses on growth marketing and venture initiation, making complex concepts accessible. Let's work together to turn your startup vision into reality. Reach out to get started!

Welcome to my profile! With over a decade of experience in strategic operations and transformation, I bring a wealth of knowledge to aspiring startup founders. As the CEO and Founder of my own consulting firm, I have firsthand experience in navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship. My previous roles at Elastic and Intel involved leading global operations transformations, managing multi-million dollar integrations, and driving operational efficiencies, all of which are crucial skills for startup success. I specialize in helping founders streamline their operations, optimize workflows, and develop strategic plans to scale their businesses effectively. Let's connect and discuss how I can support your journey to building a successful startup!

Welcome to my profile! As a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of multiple innovative startups, including Mintplex Labs, Whale Laboratories, and FusionNode, I bring a wealth of experience in product management, AI integration, and business strategy. My journey through Y Combinator has equipped me with the skills to scale and iterate products effectively, turning cutting-edge technology into market-ready solutions. I've successfully coached five aspiring founders, helping them navigate the complexities of launching and growing their startups. Whether you're looking to refine your product architecture or streamline your operations, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and turn your startup vision into reality!

I've spent my career at the intersection of technical depth and human complexity, and that's exactly where the most pressing founder challenges live. My background spans three years as Chief of Staff at Khosla Ventures, six years in the Army Special Forces, and a joint MBA/MS in Electrical Engineering from Stanford with a focus on AI and quantum computing. I've worked with dozens of founders at all stages, from bootstrapped through Series A and beyond, on all aspects of the founder journey: company formation, finding PMF, pivoting, fundraising, hiring, and scaling. Drawing on my experience operating as part of high-performing teams in high-stakes environments, I also help founders skillfully navigate the challenges that don't show up in pitch decks but derail companies anyway — cofounder conflict, role confusion, and communication breakdowns. For founders with deep technical backgrounds, my training in physics and engineering and three years inside a deep tech VC firm means I actually understand what you're building, and the identity shift that comes when a researcher steps into the CEO role.

My work with startup founders is grounded in having partnered with them from inside the business, not from the sidelines. I’ve served as a Chief People Officer and advisor to founder-led companies at critical stages of their growth, working directly with founders as they built teams, made early leadership hires, navigated inflection points, and translated vision into an operating reality. I understand the unique pressures founders face because I’ve lived them alongside them: making decisions with incomplete information, balancing speed with sustainability, managing investor expectations, and building credibility as the organization scales. I’ve been in the room for the hard conversations around role clarity, leadership gaps, co-founder dynamics, organizational design, and the moment when “doing everything yourself” stops working. As an operator, I’ve helped founders put real structure in place without over-engineering—establishing early operating rhythms, leadership expectations, and people systems that support growth instead of slowing it down. I’ve also supported founders through moments of reset, including shifts in strategy, funding changes, leadership transitions, and the emotional weight that comes with being ultimately accountable. My background as a C-suite leader with P&L ownership and enterprise-scale experience allows me to help founders think ahead, not just survive the present. I understand what breaks later when decisions are rushed early, and where founders need to invest judgment now to preserve optionality as the company grows. Founders work with me when they want a true partner—someone who understands the reality of building from the inside, who can hold both the business and human complexity at the same time, and who brings calm, practical judgment to moments that feel overwhelming or lonely. My role is not to replace founder instinct, but to help sharpen it as the company and the stakes get bigger.