What I'm doing NOW

Here's a quick peek at what I'm focused on at this exact point in life

I'm consulting on AI projects, helping organizations learn to use AI effectively

• Serving on the NYC Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Advisory Council for the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in New York
• Continuous advisory on the National Capability-Building Program on Artificial Intelligence I architected with the Development Academy of the Philippines

 

I'm scaling the NYC chapter of Startup Grind

As the Executive Director of Startup Grind in New York, I assist in the development of new tech companies as an advisor from startup to scale-up, including enterprise partnerships and venture opportunities.

Leading a team of community organizers, we do this by hosting multiple events each month to empower the local startup community, including:

• AI Briefing roundtables with AI practitioners to discuss industry trends and best practices
• Fireside Chats with established founders and investors to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs
• Pitch & Demo events for builders to showcase their products and get actionable feedback
• Tech Happy Hours that build connections between all stakeholders in the local innovation ecosystem

 

I travel for career and fun. Some places I've been recently are:

• The Philippines as a Fulbright Specialist to architect and deliver a six-week National AI Readiness Model for senior government executives
  
• The Bay Area for the Startup Grind Global conference (where I was awarded Director of the Year)
• Austin for SXSW (where I met one of my favorite podcast hosts, Molly Wood)
• Iceland and Ireland over the holidays
• Las Vegas for a friend's birthday... and to see Vanilla Ice perform (don't pretend you're not jealous)
• Europe to see friends and sail a hundred year-old boat during Monaco Classic Week
• Oregon coast for a family wedding -- I made a speech and it was great
• Detroit to see close friends and take my godson to a baseball game
• Montreal to see Formula 1 -- it was my first time in Montreal and first time at an F1 track
• Auckland NZ to deliver a talk on 5G & cloud computing and their ability to deliver new innovations -- and then Melbourne just for fun

 

I'm building communities at the National Arts Club

At the National Arts Club, our mission is to stimulate, foster, and promote public interest in the arts. I chair the Art and Technology Committee and help produce events that explore the intersection of art and innovation.

I'm also a docent and regularly give tours of our historic clubhouse on Gramercy Park to the public and to fellow members.

 

I'm ready for summer so I can get back to sailing at the Manhattan Yacht Club

I got into sailing during the pandemic, and it's been a great new hobby. I've met lots of wonderful people and participated on several international trips and races.

The season ended in October, but I'll stay busy sailing catamarans in the Caribbean during winter. In 2026, I'll return to the club as a Sailing Instructor, helping new members discover the joy of sailing!