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I am the CEO of Gladiator Tennis, a national tennis league with a goal to revolutionize…

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  • Celebrating Responsible Growth

    The month of September always feels a little like a new year to me. After a long summer break, it’s as if the world…

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  • Sarah Everard, #StopAsianHate and the Fight for Equality: A message to our Kin.

    This message was sent to all Kin + Carta employees. I am sharing it here, so other leaders can leverage our…

  • Don

    Yesterday, I had a new garage door opener installed. A guy named Don from Consolidated Garage Doors came out to do the…

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  • Eating Our Own Dog Food: Introducing Kin + Carta Advise, Create and Connect

    Today we officially launched three iconic offerings into the marketplace: Kin + Carta Advise, Kin + Carta Create and…

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  • The Gift of Asking Others For Help

    5 years ago at a networking event I was asked who was on my "Advisory Board" at Solstice. I didn’t have an advisory…

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  • A Letter To My Son

    My 8 year old son, Johnny, had a stroke in utero, causing weakness on the right side of his body. While he has thrived,…

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  • Machine Learning for Dummies (like me)

    There is a lot of conversation happening around how artificial intelligence, and specifically machine learning, will be…

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  • Creating a Culture of Gratitude

    Creating a culture of gratitude can super power an organization. All of my research, observations and personal…

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  • Seeking Surfboards...riding the next wave of digital innovation

    This is my keynote speech from Solstice FWD 2016. The video, slides and text of the speech are below.

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  • Beyond the Ping Pong Table: 8 Ways to Create a Digital Culture That Wins

    As many large enterprises look to strengthen their digital practice, most are struggling with attracting, training and…

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Volunteer Experience

  • St. Petronille School Graphic

    School Board Member

    St. Petronille School

    - Present 3 years 3 months

    Education

    St. Petronille School is a community where students, families, teachers and staff come together to create an exceptional environment where students thrive.

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    Foundation Board Member

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

    - 7 years

    Children

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is dedicated to the health and well-being of children. Addressing the most difficult challenges in pediatric medicine and research, Lurie Children’s is a significant civic asset of the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois, and consistently ranks as one of the best pediatric hospitals in the nation.

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    Board Member - Chicago Chapter

    YPO

    - 2 years

    Economic Empowerment

    YPO represents a global community of leaders committed to the shared mission of “Becoming Better Leaders through Lifelong Learning and Idea Exchange™”

Honors & Awards

  • Consulting Magazine 2022 Global Leader In Consulting

    Consulting Magazine

  • Crain's Tech 50

    Crains

    Crain's Tech 50 is a list of the top founders, CEOs, coders, hackers, investors and up-and-comers in the Chicago technology scene.

  • E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year, Midwest Finalist

    Ernst & Young

    This awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.

  • Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame

    University of Illinois at Chicago

    The UIC Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Awards, the oldest and most prestigious Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Award, recognizes innovators and leaders in business.

  • University of Illinois College of Engineering Young Alumnus Award

    University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

Organizations

  • RSPA and PTR

    Certified Tennis Professional

    - Present

    Leveraging RSPA’s and PTR's coaching philosophy and my 30 years of playing experience to teach the beautiful, lifelong game of tennis to close friends and family.

  • Hyde Park Angels

    Angel Investor

    - Present

    Hyde Park Angels is the most active early stage investor in the Midwest.

  • Economic Club of Chicago

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    - Present

    The Economic Club of Chicago fosters meaningful connections among Chicago leaders to encourage dialogue on important economic and social issues and to cultivate the next generation of civic leadership.

  • Young Presidents Organization

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    - Present

    YPO provides 23,000 peers and their families in more than 130 countries with access to unique educational and networking experiences designed to support their business, community and personal leadership.

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