Exploring entrepreneurial opportunities and advising startups in Lagos, Nigeria. Founder and Technical Director of Project VentShot in collaboration with NASA JPL.

Worked closely with Founder to lead team transformation from prototype-stage to launch-ready electric vehicle startup.Translated strategic goals into hiring plans and specific roles.Designed, implemented, and evolved stage-appropriate hiring processes that reinforce company values.Recruited and onboarded key leader to take Talent at Pure Watercraft to the next level.

Following Driptech's acquisition I traveled, reflected, shared learnings, and added value to a variety of startups through incubators, accelerators, residencies, and various mentorship roles.

Supported acquisition of Driptech by market leader Jain Irrigation.

Driptech's mission is to make small-plot farming more profitable.• Designed proprietary manufacturing technology to create revolutionary low-cost drip irrigation system for small-plot farmers in developing countries• Covered over 25,000 acres with low-cost drip irrigation• Grew sales to over $1M annually • Negotiated partnerships with major corporate and government partners in India and China• Raised $7M+ in investment from high-profile venture capital and strategic investors• Built and managed team of 100+ people across India, China and the US• Developed renowned Board of Directors and advisors spanning agriculture, government, and industry across the US and India• 2012 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, 2011 Social Venture Network Innovation Award, 2010 BusinessWeek Top 5 Most Promising Social Enterprises, 2009 BusinessWeek Top 25 Most Intriguing New Startups, 2009 Tech Awards Laureate

Sole Engineer on bootstrapped 3 person founding team.Inventor: Patent #9,707,371 awarded for low-cost medical ventilator.Designed and built first functional prototype, leading to grant funding.Identified and handed off to engineering resources to take forward and become OneBreath, Inc.

• Trained and supported students and Biodesign Innovation Fellows in using the Prototyping Collaboratory• Supported prototyping activities for several medical device design courses

• Taught students in prototyping lab on use of mills, lathes, welding, woodworking, and casting• Led lab sections for senior Design and Manufacturing students and provided individual design coaching

• CAD, FEA, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing setup in China for Gorillapod camera accessories• Inventor: Patent #8,096,026 awarded for Gorillapod accessory

• Responsible for complete industrial design and development, including CAD, of a handheld waterproof casing for new wireless pool automation system. • Integration of wireless electronics, waterproof battery access, design for injection molding and assembly. • Final product released to market 2/06.