Tri-City Medical Center Nurse epitomizes need for Life Backup Plan

Tri-City Medical Center Nurse epitomizes need for Life Backup Plan

The story of a former Tri-City Medical Center executive attempting a violent crime is a stark reminder of the dangers many face every day, even in places that should feel safe. This chilling incident highlights why proactive safety tools like Life Backup Plan are...
When “Showing Up” Is more than a phrase: Pepperdine Most Fundable Companies Showcase 2025

When “Showing Up” Is more than a phrase: Pepperdine Most Fundable Companies Showcase 2025

Because when you believe in your mission, and in what you’re building, you find a way to show up, no matter what. On September 24, 2025, Pepperdine University hosted the Most Fundable Companies Competition 2025 Showcase. I entered this national startup competition...
Why I Protect Long Weekends to Do My “Real” Work (and Why Many Entrepreneurs Do, Too)

Why I Protect Long Weekends to Do My “Real” Work (and Why Many Entrepreneurs Do, Too)

As a founder, I’ve learned that my best work rarely happens between back-to-back meetings. It happens in long, quiet stretches when I can think, build, and finish the gnarly projects that never fit inside 30-minute slots. That’s why I try to keep Fridays and Mondays...
From SANDi to Google Assistant: How My Early Work in Voice Tech Came Full Circle

From SANDi to Google Assistant: How My Early Work in Voice Tech Came Full Circle

A Legacy in Voice Activation Nearly 25 years ago, I was immersed in the cutting edge of computer telephony. At a tech startup called Sound Advantage, LLC, I worked on something groundbreaking for its time: SANDi, short for Sound Advantage Natural Dialogue Interface....