My fascination with technology began in middle school when I had my first experience with computers. Despite their limitations at the time, it was clear even then that tech had the power to transform the way we live and work. Watching the evolution from bulky desktops to supercomputers in our pockets has only deepened my excitement about what’s possible when the latest technology becomes widely accessible.
I co-founded Breezeworks, which provided technology automation for service professionals. I was drawn to an underserved market and energized by the opportunity to create something new in an elegant and intuitive way. That same excitement drove my interest in BuildOps, a N47 portfolio company similarly focused on bringing automation to commercial service workflows.
What draws me to product is twofold: first, how it enables us to do something better than before, and second, how thoughtfully and delightfully it's delivered. A principle I carry from my time at Intel (which I learned from Andy Grove) is to "touch everything once" and design systems that accomplish core tasks with the lightest, most elegant touch possible.
Over the past three decades, I’ve witnessed three major shifts in the product cycle: the rise of the internet, including the eventual move from servers to the cloud, the creation of the mobile, and now the transformation brought by AI. Each wave has expanded the boundaries of what’s possible. At N47, which I joined in 2017, I’m particularly focused on how AI can be applied at the application layer to unlock automation and efficiency for industries long left behind.
When I meet founders, I look for three things: relentless tenacity, a bold vision of a future world, and a grounded execution plan. Head in the clouds, feet on the ground. If that sounds like you, let’s chat.
When did a product shift from interesting to inevitable?
When I first came across BuildOps, it sparked a deep sense of familiarity. I had seen a similar story play out during my time building Breezeworks. Both companies set their sights on a massive, often overlooked market: service professionals still running operations with pen and paper or antiquated technology solutions.
What stood out wasn’t just the market opportunity, but also the clarity of BuildOps’ product vision. They brought modern automation to the field in a way that felt both intuitive and deeply impactful. It was clear they weren’t just building software; they were transforming how these businesses functioned day-to-day. The recognition that this thoughtfully designed platform could drive operational leverage in an underserved industry was the moment I knew we had to be part of it.
