About
What I do
I partner with founders and leadership teams to turn ambiguous, cross-functional problems into clear, de-risked plans. I also develop platforms and programs that empower people and teams.
Edge (why it’s different): Academic rigor + startup scars. PhD systems background and a decade in venture-backed engineering. I make fast calls without betting the company. I scale systems safely, bridge EU/US markets, deliver stellar mentorship, and deploy leadership habits that last.
Working style: straight talk • short feedback loops • no theatrics • teach as we go.
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Values
- Outcomes first. We start from the constraint, not the org chart.
- Tactics that work. Prioritization and scoping that fit your team and your budget.
- Guardrails, then speed. De-risk bets before scaling. Respect people at every step.
My Story: Systems & Humans
I learned to reason from complex tech systems—compilers, operating systems, distributed databases—now applying the same discipline to organizations, teams and markets.
I grew up switching contexts across borders; translating incentives between cultures is now part of my operating system. Under load, I'm good at spotting patterns and designing decision rituals that reduce noise and preserve energy.
Credentials
Built and shipped in database infrastructure (Cockroach Labs, Neon); advised and coached founder-led companies on both sides of the Atlantic; founded ventures that help people connect and focus. See my LinkedIn profile.