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More than three decades of creating companies, building teams, navigating turnarounds, acquiring businesses, and moving between industries when the opportunity demanded it.
Chronology
Historic roles and ventures are shown separately from the current portfolio.
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Technology · Early work
Developer of Camelot Game
Created the world's third 3D multi-user action-RPG on the historic PLATO mainframe, pioneering early multiplayer gaming technology and virtual world development. Learn more
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The unconventional path
Expelled from Central High School
Left traditional education path in Champaign, Illinois, demonstrating early non-conformist approach that would define entrepreneurial mindset.
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Internet · Co-founder
CoFounder of iSurf, Inc.
Co-founded early Internet browser company, establishing expertise in emerging web technologies and digital communications.
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Founder · Technology
Founded IT Integration Firm
Launched Tabin Technology company, establishing foundation for entrepreneurial career in IT development and business integration. Built to nearly $50MM in revenue before exiting.
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Leadership community
Joined Young Entrepreneur's Organization
Became member of YEO (now EO), connecting with peer network of high-growth business leaders. Later "graduated" to YPO (Young Presidents Organization); still a member of Rocky Mountain Gold Chapter.
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Exit
Sold to NASDAQ Company (ENPT)
Successfully exited first venture through acquisition by a publicly traded company, validating business model and execution.
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International retail · Co-founder
Co-founded First Starbucks Franchise in Central Europe
Pioneered international expansion into emerging markets, bringing global coffee culture to Central European consumers.
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Public markets
Took Franchise Public
Led initial public offering of Starbucks franchise operation, demonstrating ability to scale and institutionalize ventures.
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Software · Founder
Founded Internet Search SaaS Company
Launched venture-backed technology company, pioneering early SaaS solutions in parametric search and discovery. Later sold in 2014 to OMIKRON Data Quality GmbH.
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Natural food · Executive chair
Executive Chairman of SunCups (Free2Be)
Investor and board member of natural food CPG company, providing strategic leadership in healthy snack innovation.
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Venture investing
CoFounder & Managing Partner of Galiuro Ventures
Launched VC investment firm focused on food and consumer product companies, leveraging operational expertise in scaling ventures.
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Natural food · Co-founder
CoFounder of Wild Zora Foods
Entered food industry with innovative meat and vegetable snack bars, focusing on healthy, natural, allergen-friendly products.
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Industry platform · Co-founder
CoFounder & Board Member of Natchcom
Established Natural Food CPG Conference in Boulder, Colorado, creating premier networking platform for natural products industry.
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Portfolio building
Strategic Acquisitions
Executed series of strategic acquisitions to expand food industry portfolio: Paleo Meals To Go (2018), ShopAIP/FullyHealthy.com (2021), KeenOne Quinoa (2023), Cusa Tea & Coffee (2023), and Gembra Health (2025).
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Software · Co-founder
Co-Founded TacTribe.com
Designed, built, and launched a mash-up of eBay and Instagram specifically for the art knife trading community. Check it out at tactribe.com
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Publishing · Founder
Founded Hi Road Publishing
A publishing company to publish books of interest, humor, and moral clarity. Visit hiroadpublishing.com
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Author
Wrote and Published It's Good to Have a Wife
An exposé on modern relationships and family. Buy it on Amazon. Audiobook coming soon.
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Personal insight · Co-founder
Co-Founded My Numerology Portal
Launched an AI-powered numerology platform delivering deep personal portraits through Pythagorean numerology. Visit mynumerologyportal.com
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The current chapter
CEO of Multiple Companies
Staying busy leading Wild Zora Foods, Flatiron Food Factory, Gembra Health, Cusa Tea & Coffee, and Zora's Best.
Selected recognition
Key
Achievements.
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Speaker/Mentor for Forum for Naturals AI Conference
- CU Boulder Leeds School — Advisory Board Member
- MIT Entrepreneurial Masters Program
- President of EO Colorado
- Natural Products Expo West Keynote Speaker (2x)
- Naturally Boulder Pitch Slam Winner
- GUI Element Weight Adjustment Patent Holder
- Exit of Tabin Technology to Enpointe (NASDAQ: ENPT)
- University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Executive Ed., Business Administration & Mgmt
- Invited to join YPO (Young President's Organization)
- Chicago-Area Entrepreneur of the Year
- Invited to join YEO (now EO, Entrepreneur's Organization)
The through line
Build what is missing.
Fix what is stuck.
Keep following the opportunity.