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Perspective is a Gift
The words hung in the crisp Park City air, feeling more real and significant than the mountain peaks surrounding us. “I’m cancer-free.” My friend said it with a mix of exhaustion, disbelief, and pure, unvarnished joy. We were sitting at an outdoor table, the casual clinking of glasses and plates around us a stark contrast… Read more
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Reflections on AI: AI is Eating Software that is Eating the World
In the summer of 2011, Marc Andreessen published a seminal essay in the Wall Street Journal that defined the next decade of technology and business: “Why Software Is Eating the World.” His argument was as elegant as it was prophetic. He posited that we were in the middle of a fundamental economic shift, where software… Read more
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Reflections on AI: The Stochastic Era
I’ve always loved jazz and improvisational music. My wife, Sarah, appreciates the perfect, tight structure of a three-minute song, and I get it. There’s a real beauty in that precision. But for me, the magic happens in the exploratory freedom of a 10, 15, or even 25-minute musical journey. It’s about letting go of a… Read more
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Reflections on AI: The Law of Accelerating Returns
Looking back on my 25 years in technology, I can’t help but feel an immense sense of gratitude. It has been an amazing ride, and I feel incredibly lucky to have had a front-row seat—and often, a place on the stage—for some of the most profound technological shifts in human history. My career has spanned… Read more
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Don’t Be a Lemming
In 1991, a puzzle-platformer video game called Lemmings was released, and I absolutely loved it. The goal was to guide a troop of adorable, green-haired, blue-robed lemmings from an entrance to an exit, navigating a landscape filled with treacherous obstacles. You couldn’t control the lemmings directly; they just marched forward in a single-file line, blissfully… Read more
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The Joy of the Build: Unpacking the Builder Mentality
There’s a certain magic in creation, a deep satisfaction that comes from bringing an idea to life. For me, this fascination started early, not with lines of code, but with a seemingly endless supply of Lego bricks. I had this huge, chaotic box, a glorious jumble of countless sets, and I’d spend hours upon hours… Read more
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Slowing Down in the Shadow of Stone: A Road Trip Through Arches, Canyonlands, and Dead Horse Point
A few months ago, Sarah and I packed up the car, cued up some road trip playlists, and made the drive from Park City to Moab. It’s a route we’d both wanted to explore for a while—and it didn’t disappoint. Between the winding canyons, iconic rock formations, and those big, cinematic Utah skies, the journey… Read more
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One More (Mind-Bending) Saturday Night in Vegas
It’s been a minute since I’ve been able to post to my blog. Life’s been moving fast—between work, family, friends, life and a million tiny to-dos, I haven’t had much time to sit down and write. But some experiences demand a pause, a reflection, and a weekend in Vegas with Dead & Company at The… Read more
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My Next Big Adventure
Big career moves are like roller coasters—they start with anticipation, hit you with some stomach-dropping twists, and leave you exhilarated (and maybe slightly dizzy). After almost 6-years as CTO at Accela, I’m stepping into a new role as CTO of O2E Brands helping the business through a massive product, technology and data transformation. Peter Thiel… Read more
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Remembering Phoenix V: A Tribute to Our Golden Girl
Writing this blog post was not easy. Honestly, I put it off because every time I sat down to write, I’d find myself getting emotional. If you’re not a dog person, you might think I’m crazy. But if you are, you’ll understand—and maybe even cry. For me, this post is about documenting our journey with… Read more
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My Favorite Reads of 2024: From Musk to Munger
2024 was a good reading year. I tackled 23 books throughout the year. The journey was filled with big ideas, surprising gems, and more than a few times when I tried to sneak “just one more chapter”. Let’s dive into my favorites, the surprises, and a complete rundown of everything I read (because who doesn’t… Read more
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Turning Around a GovTech Giant: My Six Years at Accela
I stood at the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) platform pensively waiting for my train to arrive. My brain was lost in thought thinking of whatever was happening that day at my venture backed San Francisco tech start up. The overhead display announced that a train headed for Balboa Park was arriving. The first train… Read more
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Finding Perspective.
Both my parents worked throughout my childhood. They were out of the house by 7am and usually didn’t come home until 10pm at night. I developed my work ethic by watching them. My mom would get called to the emergency room at all hours of the day. I spent a lot of time hanging out… Read more
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And the Next Chapter Begins.
Quote — “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – Ferris Bueller, Dr Richard Chambers. “ Nothing really prepares you for a child leaving home for college. It’s an emotional experience for the entire family. Regardless of the squabbles and petty irritations, family… Read more
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Change & Taking the Road Less Traveled.
Change is hard. We all like the comfort of the familiar even when the familiar is not enjoyable. That is how much work and energy change can take. The gravity of life pulls toward stasis and inaction. Thats why popular books like Atomic Habits say that small habits make a big difference over time. Any… Read more
