CURRENT MISSION

Create technology access across Africa

ABOUT ME

I'm a mechanical engineer from MIT who runs a social enterprise in Tanzania. I'm pretty much fluent in Swahili, and I love having guests when I don't have to babysit them. I travel all the time, so I unfortunately cannot host. =(

PHILOSOPHY

No pain, no gain. Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. What goes around, comes around.

I love being in tune with the world, and I love knowing that I'm making a difference in people's lives.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I couchsurf wherever I go and always host friends whenever needed. My house is just packed right now with 6 housemates and 3 dogs, so it's a bit harder to host. =(

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I do it on a regular basis through my current networks. Fascinated to see how couchsurfing works, especially when I go to exotic places.

Interests

hiking, piano, guitar, football, traveling the world

• dogs
• technology
• traveling
• guitar
• piano
• hiking
• soccer
• engineering

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite movies of all time are:
1) Shawshank Redemption
2) Remember the Titans
3) Enchanted

In essence, feel good movies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Started my own company in Tanzania. Been doing this for seven years, and still alive and kicking.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you anything about building a start-up (including hiring, building a website, etc), learning Swahili, and getting around Tanzania.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Kenya, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ghana, Taiwan, Tanzania, United States