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In venture capital, it’s important to have a point of view. My partners and I have learned two lessons along the way: a little luck can go a long way and a smaller number of deep, meaningful connections is more powerful than a broad and shallow network. Our thesis centers around each partner’s conviction in a founder; so relationship is baked into the equation very early.
Prior to venture investing, I joined the founding team at Braven, a startup bent on making “the world’s most talented speakers.” An immigrant, this was my first job offer and off-campus job. Startup pace stretched me like never before and Braven successfully exited to Incipio in 2013. I then cofounded another Consumer Electronic company which we sold after 9 months and have been investing since.
I first came to the US at age 14 as a foreign exchange student, living with a farming family in Sugar City, Idaho. The smallest 14-year-old I’m sure in that town, I could not have been more out of place: from language to weather, nothing was familiar to me. Determination and a fair share of tears got me through those short days and long nights in Idaho and I’m grateful every day for the opportunity to have learned, grown and now work in the US. I came back at 17 to attend university and eventually joined a startup. 
I am confident, self aware, self critical, calculated, over-analytical, ADHD, I talk fast, over explain, I'm compassionate, direct, sensitive, and have an unwavering need to master everything that I find passion in.
A true innovator and out-of-the box thinker. I prioritize understanding to analyze and create new, and achieve more effective strategies/solutions/processes to reach personal and professional greatness.
Father. Friend. Career Professional.
SaaS, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Fintech, Information Technology, Info Sec, Networking/ Systems, DevOps, Marketing, Sales, Accounting, Human Resource, Executive Leadership, Project/Product Management, and other vertical across various industries (Fintech, Legal, REITS, Property Management, Cloud, etc).
- Current LinkedIN network of over 18,000+ connections
- Top 1% Globally: LinkedIN - 2022
- Top 1% Globally: LinkedIN - 2021
- Top 1% Globally: LinkedIN - 2020
- Top 3% Globally: LinkedIN - 2019
- 55% to 74% Response Rate 
Experienced in product marketing and sales enablement and passionate about collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business success. I started as a salesperson before moving to sales enablement, where I built high-performing teams, crafted detailed training programs, and reinvented onboarding processes, significantly boosting sales efficiency.
Transitioning into product marketing, I've led initiatives that focus on value-based strategies, aligning marketing efforts with buyer needs and market demands. In my roles, I've managed cross-functional projects, developed detailed buyer personas, and refined value-based messaging to enhance market positioning. My ability to translate complex ideas into simple and compelling stories equips sales teams to more easily build value with our customers.
With expertise in strategic planning, market analysis, and team leadership, I thrive in dynamic, ambiguous environments, continuously seeking ways to align marketing initiatives with business goals and market trends. My focus on collaboration and strategic execution has consistently led to successful outcomes in both product marketing and sales enablement.
Feel free to connect if you’re interested in discussing how strategic product marketing and enablement can drive growth and success. 
