Connecting through technology. Building meaningful companies. Empowering others.
As an experienced tech founder and product leader, I've founded, built, and exited multiple companies. Along the way, I’ve partnered with Fortune 500 enterprises, global private equity firms, and top-tier venture capital firms — collaborating with some of the most innovative people shaping technology today. Currently, I'm operating, advising, and investing in data-centric solutions that power innovative AI experiences and infrastructure.
I cofounded Lucky, where we built commerce data solutions to bridge the gap between brands, retailers, and their customers. At Lucky, I bootstrapped our initial product, raised venture capital, built our core product & engineering teams, and scaled through developing collaborative data products with the leading enterprises in our industry. Lucky was successfully acquired by SPINS, backed by global private equity firms Warburg Pincus and General Atlantic, in April 2025.
Previously, I cofounded and led a leading software product development agency, Waker. Our award-winning UX and engineering strategies helped 100+ SaaS companies scale to success and catalyzed multiple exits.
Outside of career pursuits, I’ve invested into my passion for helping others find success. These include significant founder mentorship as well as serving on the Board of Directors for multiple startups and nonprofit organizations.
I grew up in Columbus, Ohio and taught myself UX & UI design at 12 years old. I went to The Ohio State University to study Computer Science before leaving to scale my first company.
Living full-time in Miami, FL. Previous stops in Los Angeles, CA, New York City, NY, Dallas, TX, & Columbus, OH.
Additionally — love to travel, fitness enthusiast, lifelong car fanatic, fan of contemporary art and music, and enjoy boxing and golfing.
notable press coverage & awards
SPINS SPINS Acquires Lucky Labs →
Business Insider Most Promising Startups of 2023, According to VC's →
Omni Talk Spotlight Series: Lucky →
Unusual Ventures How startups should hire today →
Forbes 30 Under 30 Retail & Ecommerce →
Nasdaq Forbes Under 30s Ring the Closing Bell →
TechCrunch Lucky is bringing brands, retailers together →
AlleyWatch Lucky Raises $3M to Make In-Store Fulfillment Seamless →
Unusual Ventures Unlocking omnichannel: Our investment in Lucky →
TechOhio Waker Delivers Digital Innovation to Startups →
Business First How a self-taught design entrepreneur is using his passion for startups to deliver success →