Highlights
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Corporate Leadership: Advised C-suite executives on Agile transformations, organizational design, and strategy, driving millions in revenue and performance improvements.
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Startup Coaching: Helped a startup CEO 2x revenue ($8M to $20M) and supported founders in scaling ventures in the circular economy. Reduced working hours by 30% while improving productivity with a focus on strategic thinking.
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Product Innovation: Led the development of an award-winning wellness product at a VC-backed startup, recognized by Time Magazine and CES.
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Sustainability Advocate: Mentors climate-focused founders at the Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship and coaches startups in the circular economy.
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Education Founder: Co-founded and CEO - Compassionate Leaders, empowering high school students through project-based leadership programs.
Top Professional Achievements
1. Startup Growth & Coaching Success
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Coached CEO and senior leader of engineering to reduce burnout, develop self-care skills, and embrace an authentic leadership style.
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Supported a CEO in successfully exiting his company while dramatically improving his work-life balance
2. Corporate Transformation Leadership
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Advised and coached C-suite executives at Fortune 500 companies, leading engagements focused on Agile transformations, organizational design, and strategy development, resulting in millions of dollars in revenue and significant performance improvements.
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Spearheaded the Agile transformation of a 5,000+ person commercial function at a leading biotech company, enhancing collaboration, reducing communication bottlenecks, and facilitating innovation through executive coaching, training programs, and workshops.
3. Product Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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Joined a VC-backed early-stage startup as a Product Manager, leading the development of an award-winning wellness hardware and software product (recognized by Time Magazine and CES Innovation Award). Successfully defined the product roadmap, conducted user research, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to bring the product to market.
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.Co-founded Compassionate Leaders, a non-profit empowering high school students to become compassionate leaders through project-based learning. Oversaw program expansion, secured funding through a successful crowdfunding campaign, and impacted hundreds of students
4. Strategic Portfolio Development
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Supported a major real-estate investment organization in developing and launching a multi-billion-dollar portfolio strategy through team facilitation and 1:1 coaching, succeeding where two prior consulting firms had failed.
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Personal Reinvention & Resilience
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Navigated two career transitions, reinventing himself through challenges and uncertainty. These experiences taught him the true meaning of resilience and determination, shaping him into a lifelong learner dedicated to a growth mindset.
Education & Background
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Master’s Degree in Organizational Development – Equipped with advanced knowledge in organizational design, leadership development, and change management.
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Undergraduate Degree in Environmental Planning and Design – A foundation in sustainability and systems thinking that informs his work at the intersection of business and environmental impact.
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Founder of an Education Company – Built and scaled a mission-driven organization focused on empowering the next generation of leaders.
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Experience with VC-Backed Startups – Hands-on experience working with venture-backed companies, providing insights into the unique challenges and opportunities of high-growth environments.
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Certified Coach & Mindfulness Practitioner – Brings a holistic, somatic approach to coaching, informed by 10,000+ hours of mindfulness and meditation practice.