I’m a Partner at Valia Ventures, where I’ve spent nearly a decade investing in exceptional early-stage founders across the U.S. As an operator-turned-investor, I focus on backing category-defining teams at the earliest stages and supporting them with hands-on guidance across fundraising, strategy, and go-to-market execution. My experience spans venture capital, impact investing, entrepreneurship, and ecosystem building, giving me a holistic perspective on how great companies start, grow, and endure. Alongside my work at Valia, I’ve spent over 12 years advising and mentoring startups through programs including Techstars, MassChallenge, Alchemist, MIT Enterprise Forum, and the MIT Climate & Energy Prize. I’ve served as a judge, board member, and mentor to founders solving complex problems across climate, deep tech, enterprise SaaS, and consumer innovation. Across every role, my goal remains the same: helping founders build durable, high-growth companies with clarity, resilience, and long-term vision. Expertise ✅ Early-stage venture investing and portfolio strategy ✅ Founder coaching across fundraising, GTM, and company-building ✅ Startup ecosystem leadership across Techstars, MassChallenge, MIT, and more ✅ Impact and climate-focused investment experience ✅ Operational experience as a founder and early employee in venture-backed startups