My background.

I'm an operator turned VC. I'm passionate about supporting entrepreneurs. I love my work and people driven to change the world.

Early in my career, I started pursuing a career in defense & government. For many reasons, I realized that it wasn't the right fit for me. I started working in tech first as a "connector," then moved into product growth & driving adoption through strategic partnerships.

Always being the calculated risk taker I am, I founded my own software company in the brand ambassador / influencer marketing space. After a few years, I led the company through to its acquisition. I spent some time at the acquiring company before jumping into the venture world.

Now, I'm fortunate to pursue my passion: supporting high-growth founders in Upstate NY (my hometown) through a non-profit, UVC, investing in world-changing companies through StartFast Ventures, & writing and interviewing executives on the psychology of leadership through travel on my podcast Risky Routes.

I love traveling, strength training (Barry's!), & visiting historic sites. I'm also arguably the world's greatest aunt.