About Me

After witnessing the events of September 11th as a high schooler in New York City, I decided to join the Navy.

Upon graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy, I learned to fly helicopters and saw the world. Though I loved the Navy, while living as far away as Japan I realized I wanted to raise my children near their grandparents. Along the way, I served as a Standardization Pilot, earned master’s degrees from the Naval Postgraduate School in Operations Research and Applied Mathematics, worked on a think tank for the Chief of Naval Operations, and ran the command center on an aircraft carrier. After active duty I earned an MBA with distinction from Harvard Business School and finally accepted a job as investment banker in New York.

Following the birth of my fourth daughter in 2022, I decided to pursue entrepreneurship over remaining on a corporate career path. I am grateful for a supportive network of friends, family, classmates, and investors I have gained along this journey.

Outside of work, my wife and I enjoy attending our local church and taking our daughters to learn swimming, golf, tennis, and ice skating.

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