If we haven't met yet, personalize your LinkedIn invite.With over 15 years of experience in the tech sector, I am passionate about investing in and supporting innovative companies that impact communities and solve real-world problems. As a Managing Partner at Interlock Capital, I help find, evaluate, fund, and support the best technology companies through our venture fund and angel investor syndicate.I also leverage my entrepreneurial background and media expertise to create and grow tech ecosystems in Southern California. I am the CEO of Rising Tide Partners, a strategic consultancy that helps governments and special districts communicate through community building and public outreach. Fresh Brewed Tech is a tech news community that covers the latest trends, events, and stories in tech ecosystems. The Tacos and Tech Podcast publishes 1-2 episodes per week about exactly what it sounds like.Previously, I co-founded Portfolium, an online portfolio platform that connects students and professionals with employers, which was acquired by Instructure in 2019. I helped Hired.com and other education tech and talent tech platforms scale to impact millions of job seekers.I also worked as a systems engineer and product manager at Pratt & Whitney/Aerojet Rocketdyne, where I launched 84 astronauts into space while working on the Space Shuttle program and the future Artemis program.I hold an MBA from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UC San Diego.I am always looking for new opportunities to connect, collaborate, and learn from other investors, entrepreneurs, and leaders in communities. If you are interested in investing with us, joining our community, or sharing your story, please reach out to me with a personal message. I look forward to hearing from you.