San Diego's AI Executive Community

Scaled Power Digital from 0 to 1,0000+ employees having 2 PE transactions along the journey as well as acquiring 6+ companies onto the platform.

Founder, Cadre AI — helping executives drive growth through AI adoption.

M&A Leader — grew EBITDA 600% through acquisitions and integrations.

Award-Winning CEO — 2× CEO of the Year, culture and growth recognized nationally.

Serial Entrepreneur — six ventures across tech, marketing, and strategy.

Peer Leader — active YPO/EO member shaping executive collaboration.

Led a viral media powerhouse as CEO at Brainjolt - reaching 300 million users per month.

Drove over $1B in GMV Amazon affiliate sales.

Improved the Employee NPS: -46 -> +42.

Engineer to Entrepreneur — Former aerospace engineer who helped launch 84 astronauts before pivoting to tech startups.

Startup & Exit Success — Co-founded Portfolium (acquired by Instructure) and launched Hired.com.

Ecosystem Builder — Founded Fresh Brewed Tech, the Tacos & Tech podcast, Builder Bay, and Pixel Port hubs, spotlighting and growing San Diego's innovation community.

Community Leader — Chair of Startup San Diego, driving growth through events like Startup Week.

VC & Investor — Managing Partner at Rising Tide Partners, backing top technologists and innovation districts.

CEO, FindGood.tech — AI consultancy focused on human-centered implementation.

Author — How to Win Friends and Influence Robots, a top-ranked AI guide for leaders.

Tech Veteran — Exec roles at Sony, Qualcomm, CBS, MP3.com, and current Vice Chair, StartUp San Diego.

AI Thought Leader — Forbes contributor on accessible AI and strategy.

Podcaster & Speaker — Host, Mind The Machine Podcast, Chair, Big Data & AI Expo 2022 - 2025.

Educator & Advocate — University Guest lecturer, Westminster, Biola Engage X Series, Point Loma Nazarene, SDSU, Cal State San Marcos and Founding member, San Diego's Applied AI Association.

AI 2030 Leadership Award for academic excellence in AI Education, Certified Google Digital Leader.

Managing Partner, Interlock Capital — founded and runs a community-driven early-stage fund.

Operator-Turned-Investor — 25+ years as founder/operator with exits via Seismic & Return Path.

Product & Data Leader — ex-VP at Seismic, scaling SaaS analytics and product ops.

Serial Founder — built and sold Email Copilot; earlier startups and technical / business leadership roles.

Mentor & Builder — guides founders through Techstars, Founder Institute, and San Diego's ecosystem.

Engineer-Investor — electrical engineer turned angel, backing 100+ companies through syndicates and funds.

CEO Coach, CEO Coaching International — guides founder-led teams to scale revenue and EBITDA.

Entrepreneur — founded and sold Jer's Chocolates, a global gourmet brand.

IBM Sales Veteran — built expertise in enterprise sales, finance, and strategy.

Peer Leader — Chair of TIGER 21 San Diego, facilitating CEO and investor roundtables.

Community Advocate — nonprofit board member and author of Tell Me Something Sweet.

Speaker & Mentor — international voice on entrepreneurship and leadership.