My career never followed any traditional path, and that's exactly the point. From running a record label and writing books to leading creative teams at Fortune 500 companies, every twist shaped how I build brands and inspire teams today. Because, let’s be real, the best creative thinkers rarely take the straight line. Scroll through to see how all the pieces came together.

2026
Keynote Speaker, Techarena, Sweden
2025
Joined Vimeo as VP, Global Brand & Creative
2019
Became a (girl)dad
2019
Joined Square as Head of Creative
2018
Joined Amazon as Senior Design Manager
2016
Became a dad
2016
Joined Microsoft as Principal Creative Director
2015
Keynote Speaker, Creative Mornings
2014
Joined Edelman as SVP, Group Creative Director
2014
Keynote Speaker, Social Media Week
2013
Investor, Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
2011
Joined MKG as Creative Director
2011
Speaker, Columbia University
2010
Joined Etsy as Social Media Director
2010
Published author — I Swear To God You Are Good At This
2003
Signed The Album Leaf to Sub Pop Records — invited to Iceland to record at Sigur Ros' studio
2001
Toured the USA — With Death Cab for Cutie and The Jealous Sound
2000
Founded Better Looking Records working with Tristeza, No Knife, Bright Eyes, Goldrush and more.
1999
Founded Holiday Matinee a full-service creative agency. Jimmy Eat World was my first client. Apple was my 20th.