Home: Los Angeles, CA. Age: 28. Birthplace: Aspen, CO. Profession: M&A advisory and investing. Organization: 48North Partners. Title: Managing Partner. Pronouns: He/Him/His. Significant other: Marissa Newhard. Alma mater: Stint at Middlebury College before graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Current project: Building 48North and surfing as much as I can. Recent recognition: Recently engaged to my high school sweetheart. Recent professional development: 48North eclipsed fifteen people. Latest contribution to others: 48North collaborated with The King’s Trust to support multiple members participation in the LA Marathon. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Starting a business. Hobbies: Anything outdoors (skiing, surfing, hiking, biking) with my fiance and dog, Nala. Recent travel or adventure: Hiking and adventure trip to the south island of New Zealand, and a surf trip to Panama. Last book read: The Strength of Few, by James Islington. Recently viewed and recommended: Mad Men. Recent unique acquisition: Old western Remington statue from my grandfather.
Personality profile: Outgoing, positive, ambitious. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Loyal. Moral compass: What if the shoe was on the other foot? How do you define a perfect friendship? Understanding, loyal, loving. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Complementary skillsets, pace-pusher, gritty. What is your greatest joy? My family and friends. What is your greatest fear? Failure. What is your guilty pleasure? Salt & Straw. What word or phrase do you use far too often? Love it. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? AI engineering. What three emojis best describe you? Guitar. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Skiing in different places around the world. What is at the top of your bucket list? Sri Lanka surf trip. How do you relieve stress? Exercise and walks with the pup. What is your go-to workout? Surf, hike, gym. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Adventure
What was your first paying job? Bike mechanic at my uncle’s shop in Aspen. What was your favorite college course? Political philosophy. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Legos. What book have you repeatedly read? The Name of the Wind, Patrick Rothfuss. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Braveheart. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Old western collectibles. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? Wife-to-be, Marissa, and my many close friends. What’s the best advice you received growing up? The truth always comes out. What’s the best advice you received in your career? People love talking about themselves. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? New AI innovations are lifechanging. What is your favorite app? Twitter/X. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? The outdoors. What company or organization do you most admire? Aspen Valley Ski Club. What world event has had the greatest influence on your life? The Palisades fire. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? Growing up in a small town with a tight community.
What is your big idea?
48North. We are trying to build the best advisory firm in the country and build it in the most advantageous way for business owners
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Even the playing field and help the next generation of entrepreneurs rise up. What change would you like to see in the world? I want to recreate the favor economy. What message do you want to send out into the world? Positivity! What mega-trend most excites you? AI and how it can supplement the labor force. What mega-trend most concerns you? AI.
As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A professional athlete. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Family heirlooms. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my family in the outdoors. What advice would you give your younger self? Don’t sweat the small stuff.
Personal mission: Impacting as many people as I can. Favorite quote: “Everything burns on a hot fire” (Andrew Davidson).
