Apr 2021 - Present

Mar 2021 - Present

Taking a chance making something new that people need.

Jan 2021 - Present

Nov 2019 - Present

Invited founding member of community to address challenges and opportunities from new technologies and the business models they enable.

Jun 2019 - Present

Collaborating with brilliant scientists on creating an objective Gender Identity and health platform

2016 - Present

Developed and taught the course "Venturing to Change the World" about the ideas, process, frameworks, and context of startups and entrepreneurship. Starting Spring 2018, teaching the next level course: "Making History through Venturing". More at http://tiny.cc/venturing

Jan 2013 - Present

Brings people and ideas together on one dashboard http://knote.com

Dec 2015 - Mar 2021

Knotel invented the flexible workspace platform for companies. Acquired by Newmark (the brokerage known as Newmark Grubb Knight Frank.)

Jan 2013 - Sep 2020

Wearable neurostimulation technology that boosts brain function. (Acquired.)

Jan 2014 - Mar 2019

2013 - Mar 2019

Occasionally visit with the management. Acquired by ADP.

2014 - Mar 2017

2013 - Mar 2016

2013 - Mar 2016

Mentor at the R/GA Techstars Accelerator.

2013 - Mar 2015

World's largest wifi network.

2012 - 2015

Ouya was acquired by Razer in 2015.

2014 - 2014

My Kickstarter-backed ABC book, Q is for Queens, now available at PS1 MoMA and stores around Queens. http://www.qisforqueens.co

2008 - 2012

May 2007 - 2012

Maker of the first mass market smartphone - a worldwide award winning $30 email & Internet gadget. The Peek cloud and featurephone stack was then built into a range of widely used apps by a range of global customers including Bharti SoftBank, MicroMax, Twitter, ZTE, Viber, Saavn, and Xobni. Raised >$25mm in venture capital and acquired by our lead customer Bharti SoftBank.

Aug 2007 - Dec 2007

Startup seeking to create open access for US wireless spectrum on C Block auctions. Succeeded in winning open requirements from FCC. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, Ram Sriram and Best Buy

Dec 2005 - May 2007

Mobile phone service by Digicel Group. Raised $18 million capital. Partnered with Verizon Wireless as network and Wal-Mart for national distribution. Merged by Digicel into another US wireless startup.

May 2003 - Jan 2006

Strategy consultant in telecommunications, wireless, media for new products, technologies, processes, organizational structures and financial structures. Led McKinsey project teams and advised multiple teams worldwide. Served the top management of the largest telecom and wireless players in the world on a wide range of matters from fundamental strategy to operational execution.

Apr 2000 - May 2002

Second person to join with John Tantum in early 2000 to develop a business plan for a new US mobile venture which became a JV between Virgin Group in UK and Sprint PCS to offer prepaid wireless phone service targeted at US 15-30 year old market. - Principal responsibility for finance function including development of business plan, financial models, private placement, quantitative analysis of costs and product plan. - Negotiated key portions of joint-venture, audited Sprint PCS's cost structure. - Led development of Virgin Mobile's data product suite, including WAP and SMS applications; negotiated exclusive relationship with MTV. For example, created the "Rescue Ring" and "Hit List". IPO 2008, Acquired by Sprint PCS - Left after $300mm capital committed and product launched.

Dec 1999 - Aug 2000

Online telecom equipment exchange/auction site backed by Trinity Ventures.

Apr 1999 - Dec 1999

ISP with free PC bundle. Sold to Earthlink.

Jun 1996 - Sep 1998

Internet and technology consulting and services. We made websites and CD-ROMs!