I'm a native of Texas and joined the Marine Corps after 9/11. I'm happily married to a wonderful wife of nearly 11 years and we have a happy 18 month old. Following my service career, I entered the startup world and have become a successful entrepreneur, having led two technology startups from conception to acquisition to a Fortune 200 company. I've completed the University of Texas Technology Commercialization Program, NOV Ventures, and a graduate of the Harvard Business School’s PLD program, the HBS alternative to Executive MBA. I'm now an advisor leading entrepreneurs and an early investor in market defining startups and additionally, a co-founder of The Bunker @ Austin and The Bunker @ Texas, supporting military veterans launch and accelerate businesses.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

I traveled for business extensively since 2005 and was in Marriott's top travel status; however, I've continued to hear positive experiences from friends about Couchsurfing. The idea of a hospitality exchange is intriguing!

兴趣

Entrepreneurship, fitness, most activities outdoors and most importantly friends / family!

• fitness
• technology
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• business
• entrepreneurship
• tourism

音乐、电影和书籍

I have varied interest.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

10+ years of a happy marriage while working way too much.

教，学，和分享

I'm an avid (understatement) learner. These quotes represent me best.

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."
John Quincy Adams

"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever."
Mahatma Gandhi

"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning."
Albert Einstein

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

How to make the most of your time in Texas
Guide to Austin, Texas
Growing businesses
Career discussions
The best things in life don't cost $

我游览过的国家

Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Italy, Mexico, Norway, Scotland