Startup advisor, former engineer, and enemy of the status quo. I connect startups with customers, partners, and investors to grow their business. Expertise providing startups guidance and hands-on assistance with business model & growth strategy, customer & business development, and all aspects of Marketing - in particular, identifying product-market fit and leveraging it into product launches and Marketing campaigns that deliver results. I'm actively involved in the Silicon Valley startup world, as a mentor at 500 Startups, and an angel investor and advisor to several startups and Venture Capital funds. I also co-founded MarketingCamp, bringing together innovative Marketing thought-leaders from across Silicon Valley for full-day, participant-driven conferences. Previously, I launched the Alienware product line globally, pioneered viral marketing at Best Buy, co-founded WalkAbout Wireless, and designed & built cars at Ford.