Home: Jackson, WY. Age: Younger than I look. Birthplace: Charleston, SC. Alma mater: Hollins University.
Current project: Looking for restoration projects (with a heavy interest in Nantucket, Massachusetts). Hobbies: Winter sports, skiing, cycling. Last book read: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, by James McBride. Recently viewed and recommended: The White Lotus (HBO).
Personality profile: Gracious and witty. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Generous. How do you define a perfect friendship? Low-maintenance, high-reward. Months can pass without contact, but it feels like minutes. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Clear boundaries, fluid collaboration. Roles are defined, but ideas flow freely. No territorialism over credit or blame. What word or phrase do you use far too often? Interesting.
What three emojis best describe you? 🤔🎭⚡️.
How do you relieve stress? A good yoga or Pilates session. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Time on the beach with friends and family.
What was your favorite college course? The Philosophy of Absurdity. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Sorry. What book have you repeatedly read? Bird by Bird, by Anne Lamott. What movie have you repeatedly watched? The Departed. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Noise-cancelling headphones.
What is your big idea? Democratizing AI literacy so that anyone from students to adults to retirees can harness it for its benefit. What message do you want to send out into the world? Normalizing failure as part of learning, not shame. What widely held belief do you reject? "That “busyness” equals productivity. It’s usually just poor prioritization. What mega-trend most concerns you? The erosion of nuanced discourse by algorithmic outrage.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Ctrl+Alt+Delight: A Story of Rebooting. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? David Bowie to ask how he kept reinventing himself without losing his core. B How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? Hiking with loved ones and friends, eating obscene amounts of pasta, and leaving behind handwritten notes. What advice would you give your younger self? Your weirdness is your competitive advantage. Stop sanding it down.
Personal mission: To turn confusion into clarity, for myself and others. Personal motto: Stay curious, stay kind. Favorite quote: "The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion” (Albert Camus).
