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I caught the technology bug in the mid-90s, back when it was called the “Information Superhighway.” My career in tech began at MCI, the telecommunications giant. After earning my MBA at UC-Berkeley in 1998, I dove headfirst into the heart of the dot-com boom. The first startup I joined was acquired for over $3 billion at the peak of the bubble.

Since then, I’ve spent my career at a wide range of technology companies — from tiny startups to multi-national companies. I’ve been a founder (three times). I’ve been a C-level executive. I’ve been an investor. Some have succeeded. Others have failed. In my twenty-plus years in Silicon Valley, I’ve seen it all. My entire career has been defined by this world, and I’ve seen dramatic changes over that time.

As my career has progressed, I’ve found myself increasingly interested in documenting and describing the impact of technology on modern life. My debut novel, Bit Flip, is an insider’s view of the perils of early-stage companies. My second novel, Burner, explores the dangers of misinformation and toxic internet subcultures. I also write about everything from AI to politics on my personal blog, and I’ve been a guest columnist in TechCrunch, Entrepreneur, VentureBeat, Fast Company, Writers Digest and Literary Hub.

I am also a career coach, working with everyone from college students embarking on their career to executives, mid-level managers to aspiring writers. For more detail on my professional background, please visit my LinkedIn profile, or connect with me on social media at the links below.

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