Actively seeking board positions with private companies and executive roles at venture capital or private equity-backed startups.
About Me
I am a passionate board member, advisor, and C-suite leader for modern branded consumer companies. I have helped numerous consumer tech companies achieve high growth and omnichannel dominance while employing agile leadership and software, including AI. I'm driven to win and always want to know the score.
I'm fortunate to have founded or been an executive from early start-up to late-stage growth at thought-leading and innovative companies including Vectiv, Jimmyjane, Lark, Native Union, Anova, and Companion Labs. I love working with brands alongside creatives and technologists to engage customers and develop brands utilizing strategic distribution, IP, and product mastery.
Currently, I serve as a board member at StartX, a community for Stanford founders. StartX has a portfolio of over 165 companies valued at over $100M, and 13 companies valued at over $1B.
I am particularly interested in the areas of health and wellness, pets, and tech-enabled products and services.
StartX
Member, Board of Directors
2019 – Current
Mentor
2011 - Current
About
StartX is the startup accelerator, fellowship, and community for Stanford students, professors, and alumni.
1600+ entrepreneurs
$40B+ valuation
$24M+ raised on average
13 companies valued at over $1B
165 companies valued at over $100M
My Role
Led retained search for new CEO
One of highest ranked Mentors
Companion Labs
President & Chief Operating Officer
2020 – 2023
About
Companion creates technology products to understand dogs using AI, cutting-edge hardware, machine learning, responsive software, and best-in-class positive reinforcement techniques.
Companion has raised $15M from investors that represent the leaders in pet care (Mars, Michelson Found Animals) and technology (Lerer Hippeau, IA Ventures, Tuesday Capital). Companion has been granted 6+ utility patents.
My Role
Managed all aspects of early-stage technology company to develop software and device for dog health & well-being using Ai, cutting-edge hardware, machine learning, responsive software, and best-in-class positive reinforcement techniques.
Led first-of-kind product development software (cloud, user, AI model).
Managed sales (DTC), marketing, operations and finance.
Launched extended in-home customer trials with over 100 users with high NPS.
Partnered with founders to raise over $15M from top-tier VCs.
Developed partnerships and launched trials with the largest pharma companies.
Anova Culinary / Electrolux
SVP Global Sales & Operations
2016–2019
About
Anova Culinary is the world leader in the smart kitchen, changing the way people cook through its software platform and hardware devices. Anova enables people to create restaurant-quality meals at home. Anova was acquired by Electrolux in 2017.
My Role
Managed and expanded sales of tech-enabled, smart kitchen brand with 60% growth in global key accounts and eCommerce in 40+ countries. Managed global production and operations.
Achieved 59% CAGR 2016 - 2019.
Key member of the Executive Team through $250MM acquisition by Electrolux.
Oversaw global retail and direct-to-consumer sales and performance marketing programs to drive sales; paid search, display, affiliate, email, and print. Sold through Apple, Best Buy, Target, Williams Sonoma, and many others globally.
Oversight of global operations; manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, and logistics shipping to 40+ countries, reducing costs by 20%.
Developed and sourced consumable and accessory line of products resulting in 50% attached rate.
Steered executive team and managed agile process and low-cost, effective technology systems.
Developed KPIs and dashboards to provide transparency and actionable insights to the entire team.
Native Union
CEO, USA
2013–2016
About
Native Union creates considered tech accessories and solutions for the modern lifestyle. Experimenting with materials from marble to wood to unique plant-based compounds, Native Union transforms your work and tech devices from purely functional to something you’re proud to carry or have adorn your space.
Sold at Apple, MoMa, Nordstrom, Paul Smith, Best Buy and others.
My Role
Delivered turnaround and growth strategy for global design-centric, premium mobile accessory brand.
Led growth and profit of the U.S. business and key global account +115% CAGR.
Partnered with founders to reposition brand from “communication” centric to idea-centric product.
Opened and managed new key accounts including Apple, Best Buy, Target, and other high-value accounts.
Jimmyjane
President & CFO
2005–2010
About
Jimmyjane designs(ed) products and experiences to provide pleasure, strengthen connection and create provocative possibility, including precious metal vibrators, silicon vibrators, massage candles, fragrances and lotions.
Jimmyjane is the only brand of its kind to be honored with the world’s top design awards (IDEA Awards from Fast Company and BusinessWeek, GOOD Design Awards, AIGA Awards, Spark Awards) and to appear regularly in leading media outlets, including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Esquire, GQ, The Atlantic, New York Times and London Times. Jimmyjane was acquired in 2014.
Jimmyjane was sold in L'Eclaireur, Selfridges, 10 Corso Como, Nordstrom, Bergdorf Goodman, Louis Vitton Private Members Club, Fred Segal, Sephora and many others. We developed and did product collaborations with Dave Stewart, Jamie Hewlitt, Yves Behar, L’Eclaireur, Maxfield and others.
My Role
Led and operated growth strategy for a consumer brand that designed, developed, and manufactured a diverse line of premium sex accessories including award-winning vibrators. Grew revenue from inception with YOY growth.
Partnered with founder and built Jimmyjane into a leading international sexy lifestyle brand with over 7 iconic design awards and 15+ design and utility patents.
Oversaw the development, launch, and margin improvement for over 150 products, from concept to third-generation products, constantly improving quality and reducing COGS.
Sourced and managed key vendors, including domestic and overseas manufacturers.
Vectiv
Co-Founder, VP Corporate Development
1999–2002
About
Co-founded location-based SaaS business for large retail companies to manage retail store and real estate decisions, including Home Depot, Apple, Best Buy, and others. Vectiv was acquired by Accruent in 2003.
My Role
As a co-founder, did all things early in company, including fundraising, product concept, customer interviews, need-finding etc.
Grew team to ~40, lead all business development, pricing strategy, customer relationship everything in between.
Preston Gate & Ellis
Associate Attorney
1997–1999
About
Preston Gates & Ellis (now K&L Gates) is an international law firm. The "Gates" in the firm's name refers to William H. Gates Sr., father of Microsoft founder Bill Gates.
My Role
Associate transactional attorney focused on real estate development and corporate law. Clients included Transamerica, TIAA-CREF, Microsoft, various start-up technology companies.
Reynolds & Brown
Associate Attorney
1995–1997
About
Since 1963 Reynolds & Brown has developed over 8 million square feet of office, retail, flex, industrial, and mixed-use space, and today the portfolio includes a diverse balance of business parks, mid-rise office buildings, retail developments, and warehouse facilities.
My Role
Associate attorney for real estate development activities and corporate ownership entities for Reynolds & Brown and related family entities. Projects included residential, office, industrial and shopping centers, including an In-N-Out Burger, 9-hole Robert Trent Jones golf course, luxury lofts.
