Today's focus
As a retired Co-Founder, Director and CFO, I am currently volunteering at SCORE, a non-profit, working with startups. I also volunteer at the local food bank.
Persona
Sharing lessons learned in 40 years in business, explaining importance and use of best practices and providing a sounding board for new ideas.
Affiliations
Current tech stack
Hobbies
- Soccer, Pickleball, Biking, Hiking, Reading
Season of Yes
Meeting over coffee and Zoom calls.
Coffee order
Iced latte; I'm kind of a snob on the beans (Italian)
Fun fact
Worked at Wizards of the Coast before it took off, led acquisition of Dungeons and Dragons.
Role models
Former bosses including CFOs, CEOs, Directors and Bankers.
Why Seattle?
The education level of the city, progressive/growth mentality, scenery, summers, events and coffee.
Praise received
“You worked at Wizards???”
Featured
Activity
Tradecraft
Areas of expertise
- Strategy development
- Analytical thinking
- Funding
- Acquisitions
Areas of expertise
Collaborative values
- Strategic
- Aggressive
- Respectful
Collaborative values
Decision drivers
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Discipline
- Equality
- Perseverance
Decision drivers
Lifelines
Lifelines
Legacy
Helped others realize their potential through education, training and financial rewards, particularly stock options.