I partner with visionary CEOs to build the operating systems that turn potential into performance.
For 13 years, I was employee #1 at TruMethods—the operator who translated vision into executable systems. We grew from zero to acquisition by Kaseya. I've since invested in early-stage founders, taught executive leadership, and helped companies scale from chaos to predictability.
I build OKRs that create accountability. Customer success playbooks that drive retention. Delivery systems that get things shipped. Compliance programs that unlock enterprise deals.
I'm looking for my next partnership—a CEO who needs an operator to scale from vision to execution. If you're building something that matters, let's talk.
Three Dimensions
Operating Leadership
I build operating systems that scale companies. Been the right-hand operator who translates CEO vision into executable plans. Built teams from 1 to 40+, installed OKRs that work, achieved 90%+ on-time delivery. Turned around stalled companies and led post-acquisition integrations.
Product Leadership
I build products from zero. Created categories, scaled to hundreds of thousands of users. I know 0→1 product development—vision first, data second. Built the first vCIO tool for MSPs, ran transformative peer groups, led product at Crystal Knows.
Technical Leadership
I translate vision into technical reality. Multiple CTO roles. Built global teams across 6 countries. Made hard architectural decisions. I'm the translator between "we need this" and "here's how we build it."
Teaching
I teach executive leadership at Rochester Institute of Technology. Leadership isn't genetic—it's learned. I help people see what they're not seeing and make better decisions under pressure.
Coaching
I've coached youth hockey since 2021 at Northampton Recreation Center. Showing up matters. Whether you're teaching kids to skate or building software teams, the fundamentals are the same.
Investing
I co-founded Salty Dudes Ventures to invest in early-stage founders. Sometimes the best thing you can do is believe in someone before they believe in themselves.
Not every company works, but the lessons do. I've shut down companies. It's not failure if you learn and move forward.
Conviction over consensus. The best products come from vision, not committee. But once you ship, data becomes reality.
Micromanagement kills talent. Hire great people, give them clarity and autonomy, then get out of the way.
Discipline creates freedom. Operating systems feel like constraints until you realize they're what enable scale.
Partnership matters more than credentials. I've seen brilliant people fail because they couldn't work together.
"Leadership looks the same everywhere—on the ice, in the boardroom, in the code review. Be clear. Care about people. Make them better."