For me you represent my first big decisions, the first big forks in the road. One thing I learned about myself this decade is that I’m very intentional about how I spend my time, who I surround myself with, and the things I want to achieve. …

People Passion is more important than the numbers, but you need to know your break even analysis and monthly burn (and I want to see your last 2 bank statements) There is no better education than immersing yourself in foreign cultures Your management team and board of directors should not…

The subway is usually faster and will teach you more about patience and human empathy than looking out the window of a cab. The marginal value of dating new people has diminishing returns after the 10th human. Try as many new boutique fitness studios as you can (thank you Classpass)…

I worked on a team of engineers, designers, and product folks building the core outward-facing user experience of a $4Bn product. When I started, the team was about 15 people and expanded to upwards of 30+ (6 squads and 3 product teams) as we cranked up our timeline for delivering…

Clients remember the way you make them feel over the content of what you said …But still make sure those numbers tell a compelling story Finding a manager who believes in you and lets you run with the ball unprotected means more than title, salary, coverage etc. Turning up your…

Recruiting What does non-traditional recruiting look like (i.e. outside of banking & consulting)? Is it mostly self-directed? Is it just coffee chats with 2nd years and calls with alumni? Are there clubs that help? Are your friends sharing job postings or is it “every man for themselves”? What kind of…

I was 27 years old, burnt out after 6 years of banking, and exhausted from throwing my heart into a grad school program that waitlisted me…

Where to start your day (my choices in order):

According to me, in no particular order: The intersection of West 17th street and 6th avenue, looking South towards the World Trade Center, Manhattan; the view of Manhattan from Williamsburg; and the intersection of Grand & Mulberry in Manhattan Looking out at the swampy lowlands with a glass of wine…