I’m an Entrepreneur and Speaker who is interested in purpose driven businesses.

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Specialties

UX Research

Strategic Planning

Writing & Editing

Front-End Dev

User Testing

User Interviews

Analytics & Data

Programming

Ideas

Writing
A Story About A Shoe

It would be a shame if polio resurfaced in Kenya on account of an expensive shoe.

Getting up close and personal with corruption.

My Path to Investing in Vital Neighborhoods

I have been developing a recipe for a vital neighbourhood that is intersectional. The foundation is impact investing, and it includes venture building, as well as a business model for the commons.

Stop Ranking Startups

It's time to rethink and redesign grant systems to unleash the true potential of social entrepreneurship. My thoughts on the challenges and complexities of the current grant landscape, and how that’s hurting social entrepreneurs.

Speaking Events

Metro Cafe Speaker Series

New York, NY
June 25th
2pm

Emerging Tech Meet-Up

New York, NY
July 14th
8pm

Artists in Conversation

New York, NY
July 29th
5pm