About me
I am a purpose-driven problem solver. I build products because I believe they are a vehicle for influencing the world we wish to live in.
Background
I co-founded Staging Labs and exited the company in 2024. Previously, I built and launched Entrepreneurs First in Canada from scratch and served as General Manager of both EF Toronto and EF Singapore, helping to create over 50 venture-backed startups with a combined enterprise value of $700M+ USD.
I've held key product roles at Holmusk ($106M Series B), TradeGecko (acquired by Intuit), and Lightspeed (TSE:LSPD). I've taught product management workshops to 1,500+ students at General Assembly.
As an active angel investor, I've backed 40+ startups. In my spare time, I moonlight as a photographer; my work has over 7M views and has been featured in dozens of publications.
My why
Every human being has the right to live a purposeful life. I am an optimist, idealist, and a relentless believer in the good of people.
Product philosophy: The 7 Ps
People
Product managers work in service for the people and teams building a product.
Purpose
We embody the 'why' and champion the organisation's purpose and vision with our teams.
power
With a small "p" because we lead through influence, not authority. We form deep relationships to win trust over time.
Problem
We are problem managers, responsible for thoughtfully identifying and curating the most important problems to solve.
Perspective
We use curiosity and empathy to shift through perspectives, seeking to learn, not to be right.
Pattern
We think through systems, pairing models with life in the trenches to detect patterns and break complex problems into actionable challenges.
Prioritise
Prioritise your team. Prioritise learning. Say no when needed and articulate why.