ADVISORY

I advise startups across a range of domains, from education to enterprise software, from pre-seed onwards. I work with startups through accelerator programs, educational non-profits, and on an individual basis.

Current Engagements

SCANOSS scanoss.com

Open Source Risk Management | Enterprise Software | SaaS | Open Source

Advising founders of an early-stage open source risk management application for enterprises. Providing guidance on product vision and strategy, enterprise requirements, competitor differentiation, product technology/architecture, partnership opportunities, and customer acquisition.

Bookscribs bookscribs.com

Story adaptation analysis | Enterprise Software | SaaS | AI/ML

Advising a startup in the media and entertainment industry that's creating a product suite focused on story adaptation with advanced AI/ML capabilities. Providing guidance on product vision and long-term direction, perspective on the media and entertainment industry, the creative process, product features, competitor differentiation, technology and architecture. Member of the company's Board of Advisors.

Featured Engagements

Ringbeller ringbeller.com

Educational application focused on Social Emotional Learning skill development | SaaS | Interactive media

Ringbeller is an innovative product that teaches children Social Emotional Learning (SEL) skills through interactive videos and educator-driven lessons. Advised this pre-seed startup on product vision and the use of storytelling to increase student engagement. Provided perspective on technology, MVP, pitching, and hiring. This engagement was a mentoring relationship coordinated through SuperCharger Ventures.

Unruly Studios unrulysplats.com

Educational STEM application | Physical Product + SaaS

Engaged as a mentor through LearnLaunch's BOOST program which was designed to accelerate EdTech startups that are preparing to launch products. Advised the founder in the development of Splats - interactive floor tiles that combine STEM education with physical play. Advised on product design, competitive positioning, branding, technology and STEM programming features.