Executive Summary
I am a startup advisor, investor, and go-to-market executive with a proven track record in building, acquiring, and selling venture and private-equity backed software companies. As the founding CEO of Capitol Canary (f.k.a. Phone2Action), I led the SaaS startup to 1,000+ customers and 50x growth between 2015 and its acquisition by Quorum Analytics in Fall 2022. I also lecture on Ethics in Public Policy at Stanford University's Washington, DC campus.

Career Trajectory
I hold a BA in International Relations from Stanford University and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. My early career included a seven-year tenure with IMI Plc, where I was selected for and participated in their global management training program. I had the opportunity to lead market development in Southeast Asia for one portfolio company and manage key account sales for another, working with clients like Coca-Cola and McDonald’s China.

After returning to the U.S. in 2007, I spent four years with DCI Marketing in Milwaukee, WI, where I learned how to sell to Fortune 500 clients and ultimately built a small business unit within the company.

In 2012, I cofounded Capitol Canary with Ximena Hartsock, building it into the leading digital SaaS platform for grassroots advocacy. The platform engaged millions of users annually on public policy initiatives.

Significant Achievements

  • Grew Capitol Canary from concept to scale with 1,000+ clients.

  • Raised $80M+ in seed, Series A, debt financing, and secondary financing rounds

  • Secured 25% of Fortune 100 companies as clients, including Walmart, Pfizer, Google, and Meta.

  • Clients engaged on 100,000+ advocacy campaigns sending 135M+ messages to Congress.

  • Landed top nonprofit clients, such as American Heart Association, BIO, and the March of Dimes.

  • Multiple-year recipient of Washingtonian Magazine’s Tech Titan award (2018-2022).

  • Frequent speaker at industry events like the National Restaurant Association’s Public Affairs conf.

  • Awarded a patent in 2021 by the USPTO for Capitol Canary’s technology.

Volunteering and Other Roles
I am fortunate to be a judge for both the University of Chicago and the Booth School of Business annual New Venture Challenges. I live in Washington, DC with my wife and two children. I enjoy traveling, having visited 40 countries, and swim in my free time.