Proud New Yorker.
New York City isn't just where I live — it's where I build. From authoring definitive research on the city's venture capital ecosystem to appearing on Cheddar TV, my work is rooted in strengthening the technology community here.
I led the publication of a 47-page report on the state of Venture Capital in NYC and the US East Coast — a comprehensive analysis that documented the city's rapid ascent as a serious startup ecosystem rivaling Silicon Valley.
The report examined fundraising trends, deal activity, and the unique strengths of New York's tech sector, including its deep ties to media, finance, advertising, and commerce.
I also authored The Entrepreneur Playbook for Sourcing a Lead Investor in NYC — a practical guide for founders navigating the city's venture capital landscape, covering everything from initial outreach to term sheet negotiation.
Both publications reflected a belief that NYC's tech ecosystem deserved more rigorous analysis and that founders and investors alike would benefit from a clearer map of the landscape.
2012 Quoted in VentureBeat on eBay's expansion to New York — an early signal of the city's emergence as a major tech hub. Among the voices recognizing that Silicon Valley giants opening NYC offices would transform the local ecosystem.
Named one of NYC's Top 50 Movers & Shakers in technology, recognizing contributions to the city's growing tech ecosystem.
Profiled by AlleyWatch in their "Inside the Mind of a New York VC" series, covering the NYC venture landscape and the operator-to-investor transition.
Regular speaker on Cheddar TV covering technology M&A, IPOs, and the NYC startup landscape from a practitioner's perspective.
Published a definitive 47-page report on NYC's growing VC and startup prowess, tracking the ecosystem's trajectory against other major US tech hubs.
Active board member and investor in NYC-based technology companies spanning data analytics, loyalty, location intelligence, and enterprise software.
Active member of the Kauffman Fellows alumni network, contributing to the broader venture capital community through events and mentorship.
“From a factory town of 45k people to Waterloo, Toronto, San Francisco, Seattle, and Chicago — the road to New York City wasn’t direct, but every stop shaped the perspective.”