Me in 10 seconds
Began career as a pro studio/touring guitarist – performed on 6/7 continents (still holding out for Antarctica).
Founded a music technology eCommerce startup called Noisefirm.
Partnered in business growth firm Foxtail Growth.
Created (and later exited) an organic facial spa concept Bloom & Branch with my wife.
Now searching for investment and acquisition opportunities.
Current Focus
Interesting Problems
Looking for difficult (and fun) problems to solve.
Strategic Investment
Early-stage companies where I can provide added value
Building Stuff
Shipping more and thinking less
Kingdom-focused Work
How to best glorify God with the resources I currently steward
Stuff I've Built
Podcraftr
SaaS • 2024
Turn your articles, newsletters, and reports into studio-quality podcasts… effortlessly. Podcraftr takes the content you’ve already crafted and gives it a second life in audio, so it can reach readers wherever they listen.
Visit projectFoxtail Growth
Agency • 2017
A business growth agency empowering bold brands. We combine the art of storytelling with the science of strategy to ignite unstoppable growth for your company.
Visit projectBloom & Branch
Health/Beauty • 2017
An award-winning organic facial spa concept I founded with my wife – world-class aesthetician. We utilize natural and organic products to customize treatments for your skin helping you look great and feel even better. Founded in 2017 and exited in 2022.
Visit projectNoisefirm
Software/eCommerce • 2011
A digital audio software & soundware company I founded in 2011. We create tools to empower music makers of all kinds. Notable customers include Dann Huff (Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood), Robert Marvin (Kelly Clarkson), & Edward Shearmur (K-Pax).
Visit project60 Day Startup
Media • 2019
A live YouTube series in which Michael Shoup and I create and build a startup in 60 days. We later hosted a 9 week in-person workshop helping first-time founders do the same.
Visit projectMusic Mastermind
Software • 2019
This one was just for fun. I created an Alexa skill called Music Mastermind that will tell you the key and tempo of pretty much any song that you can imagine. Built on the Alexa Skill SDK and the Spotify API.
Visit projectContact
Interested in discussing a project, investment opportunity, or collaboration? I'd love to hear from you.