Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos

• Ag3ntic.ai is a newsletter and content hub at the intersection of AI and Commerce.

Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos

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May 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 1 mo · United States

Feb 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

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Nov 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

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Jul 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

• Led by Sierra Ventures - AI customer experience

Jul 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Feb 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

• Led by Sequoia. OpenBorder is a powerful and flexible cross-border solution that simplifies the complexity of scaling internationally. Deliver a better brand experience, ..

Nov 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

Sep 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

Aug 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

• Led by Upfront Ventures. We believe the most successful brands of tomorrow will be built on deeper customer relationships and thriving customer communities..

Jun 2022 – Present · 4 yrs

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Dec 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

• led by VMG and Forerunner - Series A Investor
• Ampla is like a financial superhero for businesses. It's a powerful software that helps companies manage their money smarter and make better decisions. With Ampla, businesses can track their expenses, plan for the future, and grow stronger financially. It's like having a financial wizard right at your fingertips!"

Dec 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

• Led by Base10 and 645 Ventures. - Series A Investor
• The #1 logistics software company for eCommerce brands in Mexico.
• Skydropx is like the magic behind fast and efficient deliveries. They use cutting-edge technology and smart strategies to make sure your packages get to you quickly and safely. Whether it's your online shopping or important documents, Skydropx ensures everything arrives at your doorstep hassle-free. They're the delivery wizards making life more convenient!"

Jul 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos · Greenville, South Carolina, United States

• Inveterate.com - Software powering loyalty for leading retailers. Backed by Vertical Venture Partners, Alpaca VC, Aglae Ventures (LVMH) , Bonfire Ventures, Silicon Ventures, Centre Street Partners, SuperAngel, Pari Passu Venture Partners and a phenomenal group of eCommerce merchants and SaaS operators.

Apr 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

• Led by Accomplice VC - Seed Investor - with Eniac Ventures

Mar 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 3 mos · San Diego, California, United States

• Led by VMG - Seed Investor
• Shopify's #1 Data Analytics solution

Dec 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

• Led by Headline with Bullpen and Jason Calacanis - Series A Investor
• Shopify's #1 Influencer / Creator Marketing Platform

Nov 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 7 mos

• PPVP.com :: We are founders ourselves with deep roots in commerce enablement and SaaS. We back entrepreneurs from seed to exit with an unmatched peer perspective and add strategic value through our unique investor base of industry operators.

Jul 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

• Led by Harlem Capital with Base10 - Seed Investor -
• Shopify's #1 Post Purchase Experience Platform.
• Build your brand with every shipment!
• Malomo is a shipment tracking platform for ecommerce brands to increase repeat purchases and reduce customer support tickets.

Feb 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 4 mos

• Led by SaaStr - Seed Investor, Series A Investor
• Shopify's #1 Customer Experience / CRM Platform
• Helping independent e-commerce brands provide an outstanding customer service experience.
• How we do this? We want to change the role of support agents from responding to repetitive questions to being sales associates that advise customers. Gorgias helps brands automatically respond to basic questions, and track the impact of customer service on sales so support becomes a profit center.

Oct 2017 – Present · 8 yrs 8 mos

• Now a part of Accenture.
• Clients included: MVMT Watches, Kylie Cosmetics, Boll and Branch, Ivory Ella, ThirdLove, Draper James, Ipsy, Untuckit, Kopari Beauty, P&G, Whirlpool, Hallmark, Chubbies, Native Deodorant, SandCloud, Good American, Thrive Causemetics, Mizzen and Main, Milk Bone, REBBL, Rebecca Minkoff, Tecovas, Fleshlight, Red Bull, and hundreds more, achieving BILLIONS of $$$ online revenue while working with us.
• Built and sold (Private Equity) the World’s largest Shopify eCommerce Design, Development and Marketing agency/partner, BVAccel, to 8+ figures annual revenue in under five years (80%+ recurring). Grew to more than 2x size of next closest competitor.
• Acquired competitor Rocket Code.
• One of 6 pioneer Shopify Plus Partners.
• First 3 Star Optimizely / Shopify Plus Partner in the world.
• First Yotpo "Agency of the Year."

Jun 2013 – Oct 2017 · 4 yrs 4 mos

Oct 2001 – Jun 2003 · 1 yr 8 mos · Manama, Bahrain

• Fifth Fleet's Emergency Response Team as an active-duty member of the US Navy, I led technical rescue and decontamination operations in response to security threats or incidents involving Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical warfare.
• Trained over 1,000 deployed Active Duty Marine Corps personnel at Marine Corps Central Command upon their arrival in theater.
• Additionally, fulfilled command firefighting duties and attended advanced Rescue and Firefighting training in collaboration with the Bahrain Defence Force.
• Received a Commendation from Commander, Naval Central Command, and the Navy Achievement Medal.

Jun 1999 – Jun 2003 · 4 yrs

• Served at:
• OPNAV / Chief of Naval Operations, The Pentagon
• Naval Station San Diego
• NSA, Manama, Bahrain