I am an ambitious young business professional who has had a slightly unorthodox start. A passion for creation lead me to founder of a private equity style online solutions business, offering a growth and entrepreneurial mindset to businesses struggling to find fit online. After growing the company and managing 5 portfolio partner companies a chance to exit was presented and it was time to shift gears. This lead to a start in venture capital with Austin based firm Why and How Ventures where I was able to gain and hone analysis skills using data and insights to provide actionable solutions to partners. Why and How also allowed me to gain insight into capital raising and continue to build a strong business network, including A list celebrities, all while not loosing practice in operational and marketing consulting for new and growing businesses. A fruitful journey thus far, however I have never strayed far from my love of the great outdoors where anyone from any background can connect.