I've played many roles in Silicon Valley over the years. My tenures at HP and Microsoft set the stage for a career characterized by creative problem solving. At the core of my approach is the belief that innovation stems from curiosity, empathy, and an intimate understanding of customer needs.Driven by an insatiable curiosity, I love exploring how powerful tools can transform global innovation. I am passionate about accelerating innovation by dramatically enhancing the effectiveness and impact of customer discovery. I also enjoy the diverse landscape of innovation, engaging with visionaries, founders, engineers, and artists alike. Beyond technology, I am dedicated to mentoring, inspired by its transformative impact on my own life.Today, I lead Innovation Within, a company helping innovators better interact with and understand their customers. Our approach centers on a hypothesis-driven process of customer discovery, designed to evaluate new ideas and turn them into viable business models. This method not only validates market demands but also sharpens product direction and identifies initial target markets, ensuring that innovators create solutions that truly resonate with their customers.Through Innovation Within, I am building a culture of curiosity and mentorship, equipping a new generation of innovators to rethink challenges and redefine the boundaries of what is possible.