Home: Jupiter, FL. Age: Under 70, for now. Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY. Profession: Technology. Organization: Connectd. Title: Mentor and Coach. Significant other: Patti. Alma mater: Rochester Institute of Technology; State University of New York.
Current project: Mentoring twenty or so mentees to be board advisors and board members. Recent recognition: 14 past subordinates have gone on to become CEOs or COOs of major corporations. Recent professional development: Proficient in D.I.S.C. profiling. Latest accomplishment: Consulted on a number of venture funding proposals for new entrepreneurs. Latest contribution to others: Major Gift Contribution to Jupiter Medical Center; Turning Point. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Successful execution of the corporate merger of Solarflare Communications and Xilinx. Hobbies: Guitar enthusiast, DIY builder; golf, boating, kayaking. Recent travel or adventure: Safari in Botswana May 2024. Just purchased a home in Höllviken, Sweden to be near our brand new grandchild. We spend most every summer at our home in Tuscany, Italy. Last book read: Dominion, by Tom Holland. Recently viewed and recommended: The Chosen, The House of David. Recent unique acquisition: Waiting on delivery of a new Boston Whaler 330 Vantage boat.
Personality profile: ENTJ (definitely); funny; caring; curious about everything. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Smart. Moral compass: These days, the Bible, with many years of life experiences. How do you define a perfect friendship? Trustworthy, supportive no matter what, long lasting. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Mutually beneficial. What is your greatest joy? Time with my family and new grandson. What is your greatest fear? Losing a close one. What is your guilty pleasure? Vaping. What word or phrase do you use far too often? Amazing. What natural talent have you neglected? Playing guitar. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Attorneys and doctors.
What three emojis best describe you? 😎🏌🏻♂️🇺🇸.
What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Traveling to Italy. What is at the top of your bucket list? Being a terrific grandfather. How do you relieve stress? Playing guitar. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Great food.
What was your first paying job? Busboy. What was your favorite college course? Physics. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Slot car racing. What book have you repeatedly read? The Reluctant Tuscan, by Phil Doran. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Contact. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Our Catholic wedding in Tuscany on our 25th anniversary. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? A family friend that got me interested in electronics. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Tell the truth, always. What’s the best advice you received in your career? If you’re not fifteen minutes early, you’re late. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? AI. What is your favorite app? YouTube. What is your go-to source of news and information? Fox News. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? YouTube music instruction videos. What company or organization do you most admire? IBM. What world event has had the greatest influence on your life? 9/11. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? The death of my closest friend and best man; my marriage to Patti.
What is your big idea? Improving the way children learn through AI. What change would you like to see in the world? Greater emphasis on building families. What message do you want to send out into the world? Cherish those close to you. What widely held belief do you reject? Diversity is our strength. What mega-trend most excites you? AI robotics. What mega-trend most concerns you? The same.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Perseverance Over Patience. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Kevin Costner. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My grandfather Vito. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An engineer. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My 1957 018 Martin guitar. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my family. What advice would you give your younger self? Study harder earlier. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? The Italian marriage to my wife. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? My twenties.
Personal mission: My family and faith. Personal motto: Never try to knock off all six heads of a monster, take one at a time. Favorite quote: “Be the change you wish to see in the world” (Gandhi). Desired epitaph: Always there for others.
