Business Technology Executive with 15 yrs. experience recognized by leading publication as one of the top 150 technology executives in the world. Analytical decision maker with significant experience in strategic planning and operational efficiency. Public speaker at national technology conventions for the legal industry and at road shows across the US. BA, Rutgers University. Attended Technology Management Program at Wharton School/Penn Engineering. MBA, Kellogg School of Management. As a Principal with Clippership International, I am responsible for sourcing deals, evaluationg and monitoring early stage investments from the enterprise software, legal, healthcare and financial industries. I perform the due diligence on the companies, participate in board meetings and negotiate term sheets. I also act as a mentor/coach to the entrepreneurs of our portfolio companies.As Managing Principal with Simplegrid, I oversaw all aspects of the organization - strategy, marketing, operations, finance and personnel. These responsibilities all played into my passions as a professional - I love solving complex problems, working with cross functional teams, creating strategies that increase profitability, create barriers to entry and ensure long term success, and leading and motivating teams of employees to achieve their full potential, both for themselves and clients. I like building organizations, products and mentoring staff, and I love being able to translate these passions into helping our clients succeed. In my personal time, I like spending time with my family, playing softball and working with various nonprofit organizations, some of which I serve on the board for. I am also a life long New York Mets fan.Specialties: Strategic Planning/Management, Managing Organizations, Leadership, Team Building, Execution, Driving Growth and Profitability.