“This is an evening that is really about celebrating the unique innovation New Zealand brings to the world.” If you know me, you know New Zealand is my favorite place on Earth. Their unique innovation ecosystem lends itself to some of the coolest products and strongest communities I’ve ever seen. Read more…
I was honored to be asked to judge the Young Achievers Award for Auckland Hi-Tech week this year. I joined a lineup of stellar other international judges for the event, and got to meet some incredible kiwi entrepreneurs as a result. In addition to judging the event, I also gave Read more…
On May 13th, Jeremiah Owyang fearlessly moderated Hyperloop co-founder Shervin Pishevar, Uber Developer Experience Lead Chris Messina, Director of StartupBus Europ Keit Kollo and myself in a panel discussing the future of transportation. Held at Uber’s illusive HQ, the event drew in 150+ futurists. The discussion ranged from hooking up Read more…
Air New Zealand recently started a new series called “Inspiring Voices” that asks thought leaders around the globe “what is world class?” Alongside Tam Tam McQueen and Ned Dyer, I took the #AirNZVoices stage in Christchurch and Wellington. The videos from those two special nights will be in-flight entertainment onboard Read more…
If you know me at all, you know what a soft spot I have for New Zealand. The country is not only one of the earth’s most beautiful, it is also full of creative and inspiring minds. I was lucky enough to get invited back down to the land of Read more…
Gasparilla Interactive 2016 was bursting at the seams with content. Event organizer Vinny Tafuro did an incredible job recruiting global talent for the stage. I was lucky enough to help co-host the event, and take part in these four fantastic panels and presentations: The Art of the Side Hustle Read more…
The future of transportation is now and the dialogue surrounding the space is hot! “Beyond the Horseless Carriage,” is a panel of Tampa Bay personal mobility experts moderated by yours truly. See how transportation technology in South Florida compares with your area: Please enjoy these other exciting panels and presentations Read more…
It was a treat to present my talk on “Soul Fuel” at Gasparilla Interactive on my birthday this year. Empowering people to live the life of their dreams is a passion of mind, and it was a gift to share it with the Tampa audience on such a special day. Read more…
The second exciting panel that I had the pleasure of moderating at Gasparilla Interactive this year explored the reality and future of VR & AR. The panelists were all experts in virtual reality and/or augmented reality, and each contributed immensely to our discussion. Join Sean Carey, Alfred Goldberg, Gabriel Valdivia Read more…
I had the pleasure of moderating a panel on “The Art of the Side Hustle” that featured three self-made inspiring entrepreneurs at Gasparilla Interactive this year. The audience and I both were empowered by the Hula Hooping heroics of Hoola Monsters founder Abby Albaum, the digital savvy of business savant Read more…