I have been an active professional in the business and technology sectors in Silicon Valley. As a VC, founder, CMO, industry analyst, and public speaker, I am passionate about discovering the next technology trend, explaining it, and helping it become deployed worldwide.My career arc has spanned web2, sharing economy, web3, and autonomous/AI technologies. I examine emerging technologies in terms of growth, opportunity, and changing consumer behaviors and expectations.I began my career as an analyst at Forrester Research and later transitioned to Altimeter Group as a Founding Partner. In 2013, I established Catalyst Companies to concentrate on the emerging collaborative economy and the maker movement. I also co-founded Kaleido Insights. In 2022, I took on the role of CMO at a web3 project called RLY Network Association, funded by a16z, Coinbase Ventures, Battery, and others.I have appeared in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, and Fast Company. I have published research reports, playbooks, and frameworks to help businesses navigate change, enhance customer experiences, and identify trends before they happen.I frequently speak and present at conferences and events worldwide, including global conferences, corporate kickoffs, TED stages, Web Summit, and host events around the world.