Will is a Silicon Valley based open innovation practitioner. Will supports emerging tech founders and C-suite execs looking to invest in, partner with and scale new technologies and business models. Will is a frequently requested speaker for industry executives and boards looking for an outside perspective on emerging technology and Corporate Venturing best practices. His past corporate partners include many of the F100, such as Nike, PVH, P&G and TJX. Over 300 startups have gone through his portfolio of investments and programs including Stakeholder Labs, DXM and Trustrace. He is currently an angel investor and advisor for several startups and mentor to universities, venture studios, incubators and accelerator programs.Will led Commerce & Media at Plug and Play as it became the leading global platform for open innovation. He was at Yahoo! Mobile, which had the largest global audience on mobile, during the launch of the iPhone. He was at Wells Fargo in Home Equity after the 2008 financial crisis. Will learned first hand how disruption works through industries and how it creates opportunities for entrepreneurs and corporate exec teams. Will studied Math at UC Berkeley and Finance at University of Chicago Booth.Sometimes backpacking in the wilderness, always caffeinated and grateful to be able to get up each day and help a new startup on their journey.