As Founding CTO at Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), I was instrumental in➤ Growing a 6-person startup to a $25Bn market cap in 15 years➤ The largest IPO in Georgia’s history➤ The acquisition of the New York Stock Exchange and in the process ICE became the largest operator of financial markets in the world➤ Hired and managed a team of 400+ developers to operate ICE markets, exchanges, and clearing platformsThe highlight of this journey was building the most talented and effective technology team in the United States. Together, we built a trading and clearing platform that is still considered the best in the financial markets industry. Today, I split my time between three organizations:1. I advise early stage startups on how to build world-class technologies and technology teamsThirteen Castles Digital is a boutique software development firm focused on building high-performing software platforms. We have designed and created the software platforms and mobile apps for several early-stage companies including SnapNurse - the fastest growing company in the United States. 2. I am the host of Techrides.ioTechrides.io is a video series that features technology leaders talking about entrepreneurship, leadership, and technology all while riding in a cool car. Smart People, Sweet Rides. You can subscribe and watch at https://techrides.io3. I teach disadvantaged young adults how to code so they can get entry-level software development jobsI work with Year Up Atlanta as both a volunteer as well as a member of their Board of Directors. This is one way I give back to my local Atlanta community. I also serve on the board of Public Broadcasting Atlanta (PBA).Additionally, I occasionally invest in and advise early-stage software companies. Previous investments include:➤ SnapNurse➤ Loyal Health➤ Rigor➤ SwatchPop➤ BetterCloud➤ Leaf Logistics➤ Lynk