I am an operator, independent director, strategic advisor and entrepreneur who helps public and private companies across a range of industries fuel growth, foster innovation, and meet higher standards of accountability. I want to see companies mature and prosper, and evolve into the organizations they set out to become, whether public, private or pre-IPO. As directors, I believe our goal should also include helping companies adopt policies that mutually benefit stakeholders and create a healthier capital markets system. Guiding management teams requires a strategic and tactical skill set, as well as extensive financial expertise. With diverse industry exposure, I’m able to advise a broad cross-section of companies, from small to big; West Coast to East Coast, leveraging experience as an operator and a director as well as a working knowledge of financial reporting. I apply equity research analysis skills and operating experience as a former CFO—one who has taken two companies public—to help teams fortify their corporate story, build internal controls and navigate complex regulations. As someone who has launched a tech company, I also offer operational and strategic advice from the entrepreneur’s perspective. Here’s what I do: ▪ Support strategic thinking and operational excellence ▪ Encourage companies to meet new standards of corporate governance, responsible leadership and financial transparency ▪ Transform narratives into powerful stories the public can relate to ▪ Help entrepreneurs and management achieve success I am particularly passionate about the IPO process, as going public is no longer just about amplifying a brand; it’s a matter of public policy, with implications that go far beyond the company, its founders or its early investors. Private companies benefit from becoming “IPO-ready” whether they choose to go public or not, as meeting higher standards of governance and transparency serves the interests of investors, customers and our financial markets.