Speaking & Thought Leadership

I speak at conferences, fireside chats, workshops, and leadership events on topics that matter to founders, executives, and innovators.

Signature Topics

• Scaling AI and SaaS companies to $100M+ revenue
• Leadership through discomfort and building high-performance cultures
• Product development and “Version One is better than Version None” execution
• Dual-use technology commercialization and defense innovation pathways
• AI agentic organizations and the future of work

Recent Appearances

• Arizona AI & Semiconductor Global Forum – Tech & Innovation Panel
• ITServe Arizona Phoenix Chapter – AI Resilience & Growth Fireside
• Fuse Ventures Demo Day & Founder Workshops
• PHX FWD Capital Programs
• Tom Forese Leaderboard – AI Personas
• Tech Talent Summit 5.0 – Arizona Tech Week

I was honored with the Exit of the Year Award (Founders & Funders) following the acquisition of Paradox by Workday (~$1B). My talks blend operator stories, practical frameworks, and actionable insights audiences can apply immediately.