About me

  • Looking At The World Through My Phone

    In 2016, I discovered a new way to look at the world—through the lens of my smartphone. Pokémon GO was more than just a game; it was a cultural tidal wave. Here was an app that, in just two months, garnered over 500 million downloads and had a daily active user base in the U.S. exceeding 30 million. To me, the power of Augmented Reality to bring people together was nothing less than revolutionary.

    Into The World of Cryptocurrency

    Fast forward to 2017. Bitcoin was on everyone’s lips, from my high school buddies to even my next-door neighbors. Initially, I shrugged it off. In 2021 I learned about Polkadot’s aim to connect all blockchains. My arrival at the University of Texas at Austin kicked off my exploration into the world of crypto. I picked up every book I could read including The Infinite Machine by Camila Russo, Crypto Asset Investing in the Age of Autonomy by Jake Ryan, and the Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous. The more I read, the more I realized the fundamental change our financial systems are going through.

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    Discovering (AI)Bert

    Jump to December 2022. Enter ChatGPT 3.5. Like a moth to a flame, I was drawn to the limitless potential of this AI marvel. I became obsessed. I applied it to everything, (at first my homework just to see if my professors would notice… they didn’t) and when I scored a perfect 50/50 in my rhetorical analysis class, getting the best score in the class, I knew this technology would form into something incredible. If my professor, who has devoted her whole life to understanding rhetoric, couldn’t tell an AI apart from a human, how was I supposed to?

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    Thus my journey to discover everything. could about technology and how it is shaping our world begins.

  • The Genesis: Modern Freestyle

    In the laid-back suburbs of Chino Hills, CA, my entrepreneurial journey found its first sparks. During high school, I flipped the traditional shopping model on its head—I wasn't just shopping; I was shopping to make a profit. Scouring every thrift store within a 25-mile radius, I resold vintage garments with flair. While it didn't make me a millionaire, it laid the foundational brick for my love of entrepreneurship.

    The Fort Worth Fumble: Lessons from A.P. Business Development

    As I settled into Fort Worth, TX, the hunger for another venture took hold. The market seemed ripe for business development. In reality, it was anything but. I found myself pounding the pavement on Magnolia Street and around downtown, pitching paper ads for TripAdvisor. After three ego-bruising months and not a single sale, it was back to the drawing board.

    The Awakening: Mr. Instaguy

    Then came a breakthrough. One fateful morning, while attending a local networking event, I found myself swarmed by small business owners desperate to navigate the labyrinth of social media. A lightbulb went off—Instagram Marketing. I pivoted and launched my consulting firm, specializing in creating potent sales funnels for small businesses. From speaking engagements to one-on-one consultations and account management, I became the go-to guy for all things Instagram.

  • The Harmony of High School Choir

    Growing up a soccer fanatic, I never imagined finding camaraderie outside of the sports field. Yet, when I picked up a guitar, I realized I wanted a voice to accompany it. The soccer field was replaced with the choir room. While choir kids might not be voted "Most Popular," they had something priceless: a sense of unconditional belonging. Amidst the tumultuous landscape of high school emotions, the choir served as a sanctuary of acceptance and unity.

    The Fabric of Fort Worth: Coworking Connection

    When I moved to Fort Worth, my "office" became a local coworking space where I exchanged a day's labor for workspace. Though I was only 18, the members of this coworking community took me under their wings. They offered not just professional advice but life lessons as well, turning the coworking space into an unconventional but cherished family. In a town where I was a stranger, this community became my refuge and my resource.

    The Brotherhood of Delta Sigma Phi

    College life can often feel like a lonely endeavor. However, joining Delta Sigma Phi shifted my collegiate experience from isolation to inclusion. The fraternity's brotherhood had an indelible impact on me, teaching me the true meaning of uplifting one another during life's transitional phases. Serving as President, I seized the opportunity to forge a community that was not just about brotherhood, but also about creating safe spaces for authentic self-expression.


  • EDUCATION

    University of Texas at Austin, Moody’s School of Communication Austin, TX

    Bachelor of Science, Public Relations May 2023

    GPA: 3.113

    EXPERIENCE

    Tradecraft Capital Fort Worth, TX

    Operations Speci

    Marketing Intern/Brand Manager 06/2021 – Present

    • Responsible for managing all social media platforms, hosting the Age of Autonomy podcast, and writing articles

    • Contributed to articles featured on Newsweek & Harvard Business Review

    Mr. InstaGuy Fort Worth, TX

    Owner, Freelance Instagram Marketer 02/2019 – 06/2020

    • Presented Instagram strategies through events to over 100+ individual small business owners in the DFW area

    • Attained over 25,000 views in 3 weeks for businesses participating in Fort Worth Burger Week

    Ensemble Coworking Fort Worth, TX

    Conductor 08/2018 – 03/2020

    • Pitched office space to potential tenants, gave tours of complex, resulting in 3 new leases

    • Negotiated use of office space in exchange for marketing, sales, and business mentorship

    LEADERSHIP

    Student Government Austin, TX

    Moody College of Communication Student Body Representative 03/2021-03/2022

    • Represent nearly 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students attending the Moody College of Communication

    Vice Chair Financial Affairs Committee 03/2021-03/2022

    • Responsible for maintaining and passing a budget of over $100,000

    Delta Sigma Phi – Eta Chapter Austin, TX

    President 10/1/2021- Present

    • Won 4 Delta Sigma Phi National awards: Comeback Chapter of the Year, Core Values, Recruitment, and Career Readiness

    • Chapter experienced YoY Membership Growth of 30% and went from 16th place in GPA Rankings to 3rd

    Vice President of Recruitment 02/1/2021-10/1/2021

    • Recruited the largest pledge class since 1986 with less than 3 weeks of planning; 24 new members.