Specialties: Strategy, Product, Business Development, Operations, Corporate Development, Finance, InvestingI am a business builder focused on growth-oriented companies. As an investor, executive and advisor, I have led high-performing teams to scale products to create customer value and shareholder returns.I try to constantly learn and grow, empower teams and encourage people to be their best selves.My current focus areas include enterprise SaaS, payments, fintech, artificial intelligence and capital markets. I deliver sustainable growth, operational execution and financial results.I have a unique blend of experiences in critical problem-solving, investing and people leadership:• Software and financial services builder - 20 years’ helping scale 20+ companies• Investments and acquisitions with 3x+ returns across a range of transaction types and several post-correction unicorns• Co-founder of a mobile payments company that was successfully acquired by Mastercard• General management, analytical, fact-based approach• Functional expertise in product, business development, operations and finance• Financial markets track record in assessing varied risk / return scenarios• Collaborative style focused on purpose, energy and personal growth• Leadership skills, judgment and resilience forged across economic cycles and business contextsI also serve on the board of a developmental economics policy institute at UC Berkeley and am a Member of the Council on Foreign Relations.