Home: Seattle, WA. Birthplace: Seattle, WA. Profession: Climate tech, green power, autonomous vehicles and robotaxis. Pronouns: He/Him/His. Alma mater: University of Washington.
Current project: Working to help move the planet to zero carbon transportation. Latest accomplishment: Launching a mobility climate tech startup. Latest contribution to others: Working with the local county to help the underserved. Hobbies: Snowboarding.
Personality profile: Caring, driven, empathetic, focused, compassionate, inquisitive. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Loyalty. Moral compass: "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor". How do you define an ideal business relationship? Win-win. What is your greatest joy? Seeing my children succeed in their endeavors. What is at the top of your bucket list? Attending three top EDM music festivals in the same summer. What is your go-to workout? The home gym. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Stay where the locals live.
What was your first paying job? Restaurant worker. What was your favorite college course? Business Marketing. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Your credibility is everything. What’s the best advice you received in your career? People buy from whom they like and trust. What is your go-to source of news and information? TechCrunch, Geekwire, MSN home page. What company or organization do you most admire? Tesla.
What is your big idea?
All governments around the world should stop spending money on non-mission critical items and focus on subsidizing everything needed to move their country to a zero carbon footprint by 2040, while at the same time, keeping their “Debt to GDP Ratio” in check.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Moving the planet to a zero carbon footprint (if only as an insurance policy against global warming). What message do you want to send out into the world? Global warming is by far and away the greatest risk humanity has ever faced.
As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An intergalactic star traveler. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My laptop. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? In prayer. What advice would you give your younger self? Trust your instincts more than the seasoned experience of others.
Personal mission: Do whatever I can to help move the planet to a zero carbon footprint, so as not to leave a world that is literally on fire to my children and the rest of humanity. Personal motto: Living the life, living the dream.
