Happy, ambitious, always learning and always trying to improve. I love reading, exploring new pubs and wine bars, thoughtful conversations (especially about philosophy, humans, politics...), and ultimate frisbee! I want to have as large of a positive impact on the world as I can.

Some random happenings in my life to get a little color about my background:
- Born in October 1984 in Wisconsin

- Kindergarten woke up to a cow grazing on my front lawn. That's an accurate representation of my hometown in Wisconsin

- 6th grade decided my life dream was to become a wildlife park ranger. I emailed the University of Idaho President to ask for admission to their prestigious park ranger program. He told me to stop emailing him.

- High school I got suspended for playing chess during study hall due to the "no games allowed" policy. I found this absurd and took it to the school-board. The rule is now: "No games during study hall except chess."

- College attended a small liberal arts college called Ohio Wesleyan, spent a year at Oxford studying British pubs and loving dry brit humour

- Post-college, Traveled to Africa and did wildlife conservation research in Zimbabwe, then went to Kenya and did HIV research

- Attended Stanford business school to stay warm

- Went back to Africa to South Africa to work in Venture Capital

- Started a company in India

- Now working on a company to help people learn more, be happier and become excellent in their careers

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe you can learn something from every person you meet and I'd love to learn from others and share my own experiences if it is of interest.

I also love to truly experience new places, cultures and things rather than just visit.

Interests

• wine
• reading
• ultimate frisbee

Music, Movies, and Books

I love all kinds of music. Right now, I love hip hop with a gospel choir in the background! Glorious by Macklemore is awesome!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I woke up on my birthday a few years ago and decided to run a marathon on a whim. I did it, but couldn't walk for a few days after ;).

Teach, Learn, Share

Happy to share my learnings from reading hundreds of books in the last couple years. I can also share how to start a company, raise funding, get into business school etc.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Thoughtful conversation over tea or wine.

Help with their career or business (my company focuses on this).

Lots of positive energy :).

Countries I’ve Visited

British Indian Ocean Territory, China, England, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Scotland, South Africa, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ethiopia, India, Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe