Dozens of people raved to me about China in anticipation of my trip there as North American Delegate for the Henan Tourism Board. Only two rogue voices in the crowd-sourced Facebook world of opinions dare deviate. “It’s weird. Everything in China is weird.” I ignored them. I was on the 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…
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…
10 years ago I snuck into Cuba. I’m an American, and this violated our embargo with them. Spending money on the island meant risking 10 years in prison and a fine up to $250,000. I had just finished my Freshman year studying Political Science at the University of Washington and Read more…