I recently moved to NYC to start an internet startup here with a couple of friends! My passions are music and technology, and I have been diligently working on the two in combination. Prior to moving to moving to NY, I started another software company in Austin, TX creating software for DJs. I'm also a devoted listener of non-commercial radio and have joined forces to create a website and mobile app called soundtap.com to grow the community and spread the good vibes! When I'm not working on The Next Big Thing, I enjoy reading, guitar, musical events, or grabbing a good IPA (although I've recently been getting into stouts).

Quick facts:

Places lived: Detroit, Ann Arbor, Portland OR, Austin, NYC
Places visited: 43 states, 3 countries
Schools: Michigan, Texas
Employers: Intel, Google
Companies founded: transitions.dj (dj software), soundtap (college radio), mitro (cloud security)
Favorite color: blue
Favorite animals: gorilla, owl
Favorite beer: Stash IPA

Raging through.

Fixing things, usually with improvised tools and materials. I don't know how many phone chargers and laptop chargers I've had to repair.

My blue eyes.

Music:
I have music on most of the time throughout the day, not only because I love it, but also for testing of my project. I find myself cycling through different musical styles. One week I'll have on classic rock, then old school hip-hop, indie rock, then maybe some reggae for a while.

Arcade Fire, Beach House, Fleet Foxes, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Velvet Underground, Cat Stevens, The Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, Radiohead, The Verve, Lemon Jelly, Sasha, John Digweed, James Zabiela, Nick Warren, Funkagenda, Nicolas Jaar, Jamie XX, Outkast, 2Pac, Lupe Fiasco, Kendrick Lamar

Food:
Italian, Mexican, Sushi, Thai

Health
Family
Friends
Music
Computers
Books

My project/company - music, programming, markets, competitors, investors, customers.

Technology - The changes that are coming from breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and genetics.

Economy - Will there be an economic recovery soon or will globalization, energy prices, outstanding debt, demographics bring a relative decline in American prosperity.

Technology and Economy - Will jobs lost to technology be replaced or will automation and AI just marginalize large numbers of the workforce? Will the benefits of technology be available to all or just those that can afford it?

Women - I'm a guy. What do you expect?

I look forward to meeting other music and technology lovers! I'm still exploring the city and would appreciate any recommendations for great places to eat, drink, and enjoy the local music scene.