Background in technical entrepreneurship, having built several product and service companies to various levels of success. Over a dozen years of experience growing businesses across a span of domains (including design, so ware, robotics, automotive communications, and e-commerce). Served roles throughout the value chain, from concept generation, to research and development, to leadership and team development. Collaborated with organizations such as FLEX, MercadoLibre, UPenn Perelman School of Medicine, Design Management Institute, and MIT Mechanical Engineering. Led teams to win MassChallenge ('14), the MIT Water Innovation Prize ('17), was a Finalist for the MIT 100K and winner of the Booz Allen Hamilton Analytics Prize. MIT SOLVER, Ocean Exchange BIG Pitch winner, and HUBWeek Grand Prize Winner.