The consistent thread running through my work
Recently, David, General Partner at Ethos Fund, asked me to explain, in my own words, how my latest venture, FMInsight, connects to my broader life mission and career vision. He wanted it straightforward and personal, not a slick pitch. So here’s a brief, honest reflection on the single thread that’s guided me for over twenty-five years.
I’ve always believed that knowledge should be open to anyone who seeks it, and that thoughtful use of data can make daily life calmer, smoother, and better - without creating extra hassle. That belief is why I build platforms, why I wrote a couple of practical Python books for beginners (I still love how Python handles data), and why I carve out time to mentor founders through programs like The Founder Institute and Ignyte. It’s never been about credit or visibility - it’s simply about passing on the tools and mindsets that help turn good ideas into something solid and enduring, whether I’m volunteering time or working in a deeper advisory role.
For the past twenty-five years of my professional career, I’ve put this into action by building data-driven systems in healthcare, logistics, travel, and education, always aiming to replace constant firefighting with calm, forward-looking decisions. FMInsight is just the newest step along the same path, now applied to the buildings and spaces we spend our days in - using smart data to ease stress and help operations teams stay ahead of problems.
At its core, every system I’ve created has been about giving people better control over the chaos around them - a doctor managing patients, a logistics lead tracking shipments, a student charting their career, or a facility team keeping everything running. FMInsight follows that exact impulse for the physical environments we rely on most. When we make those spaces more resilient and less reactive through spatial intelligence, the people inside them can focus on what truly matters instead of putting out fires.
That’s the kind of quiet, lasting impact I’m always chasing.