FAVORITE QUOTES

On Problems

“A problem well-stated is a problem half-solved.” – Charles Kettering

On Implementation

“If the essence of strategy is choosing what not to do, then the essence of execution is truly not doing it.” – Michael Porter

On Clarity

“Clarity about what matters provides clarity about what does not.” – Cal Newport

On Design

“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery

BACKGROUND

I founded/co-founded four companies in 20 years including three profitable, debt-free startups and one non-profit. I have been on both sides of the investment equation.

I am the Chief Product Officer for System & Soul. I lead design and development for our innovative product that helps leadership teams align with each other and position their company for growth.

I built my first web page in 1994 while using a browser called Mosaic. I had to make a phone call for every page view. “Is it working? Can you see the picture of my cat?” 🤭

I wrote my first line of code in 1984 on a Radio Shack TRS-80 when I was 10 years old. It only had RAM so in order to play a game, I had to write the code for it every time I turned on the computer. Yes, literally.