Meet the
ASG team

Responsible for:

‍Managing our growing community of awesome software companies.

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Best Advice:

‍You didn't get hired to be timid.

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Most proud of:

‍My 2 smart and strong girls, although I can barely take any credit for their amazingness.

Responsible for: ‍

Working cross-functionally across the ASG team and acting as a board lead for our companies with a focus on accelerating growth.

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Best advice:‍

You will miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.

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Hidden talent:‍

Doing the moonwalk.

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Responsible for:

Scaling People, Processes, and Tech across our engineering teams and driving technical direction at ASG.

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My hero:

My Dad, he is a military veteran who has served with honor through multiple tours of duty. I have always admired his ability to leave it at the door, he never let his work life influence his family life, and he always encouraged his kids to chase their dreams.

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Responsible for:

Overseeing the full lifecycle of our people operations — from Talent and HR to comms and community programming — for ASG and our operators.

Most proud of:

‍My two little girls who are full of spunk, sparkle, and sunshine.
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Hidden Talent: ‍

Memorizing song lyrics. Especially Taylor Swift.

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Responsible for:

Christina brings deep operator experience and empathy to leading our growing Go to Market function.

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‍Вest advice:

What would you do if you knew you would not fail?

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‍My heroes:

All the women in my family are brave, strong, determined, a little stubborn, and the most genuine people you will ever meet.

Responsible for:‍

Building a world-class finance and accounting team and overseeing the financial strategy and operations of ASG.

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Proudest of:

Our shining daughter, who brings us so much happiness between the sleepless nights!

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Best advice:

People may forget what you say, but they'll always remember how you made them feel.

Best advice:

"Google it". Over a decade ago received this piece of advice.

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‍Hidden talent:

‍Soccer.

Best advice:

Always take the high road, it's far less crowded.

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Favorite quote:

I'd far rather be happy than right any day.

Most proud of:

Building a meaningful life full of people I love.

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Favorite quote:

"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -George Bernard Shaw

Best advice:

Smile. You’ll be happier for it.

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Hidden talent:

4-time jelly bean counting champion.

My hero: ‍

Leila Janah - founded Samasource, which is dedicated to eradicating poverty through impact sourcing. She has a proven track record of breaking the cycle of poverty for countless individuals around the globe.

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‍Most proud of:

‍My two daughters.

Favorite quote:

“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”
- Dr. Seuss

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Hidden talent:

Bargain hunting.

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Best advice:

When life happens, be open to changing the course.

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Hidden talent:

Baking cookies.

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Best advice:

Treat others as you would want to be treated.

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Hidden talent:

Drumming.

Best advice:

Question everything, including yourself; but never doubt your resolve.

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hidden talent:

I've been called a natural in racing cars, much to my wife's dismay.

Favorite Quote: ‍

"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but n rising every time we fall." - Confucius
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Hidden Talent: ‍

Origami.

Favorite quote:

“Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.” - Dolly Parton

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Hidden talent:

Coffee roasting.

Favorite quote: ‍

“The problems of the world cannot possibly be solved by skeptics or cynics whose horizons are limited by the obvious realities. We need men and women who can dream of things that never were.”
— John Keats

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‍Dream dinner companions:

Leslie Odom Jr. and Darren Criss so I could pretend we’re all in a musical together.

Favorite quote:

“If you enjoyed the time you wasted, then it wasn't wasted time” - John Lennon

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Hidden talent:

My palate! I love guessing the secret ingredients in a dish.

My hero:

My Grandpa Jim. He fought in World War II, raised nine children, I never once saw him without a coat and tie, and he was an absolute gentleman.

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Dream dinner companions:

Adam Jones and Jerry Cantrell. Two of my favorite guitarists of all time.

Best advice:

The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.

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My Hero:

My Mom. She immigrated to the U.S. during the Nicaraguan revolution. She is the epitome of the American dream to me.

Favorite quote:

"The past has no power over the present moment."

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My Hero:

My dad. He came to the United States from Nicaragua in 1972. He has worked extremely hard to provide for my family.

Favorite quote:

"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough."

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Hidden talent:

Obscure movie trivia.

Dream Dinner Companions:

Madame Clicquot, because she was a business woman who was ahead of her time, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, because it would be fascinating to learn more about her life.

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Hidden talent:

Juggling.

Best Advice: 

"Wake up with determination. Go to sleep with satisfaction."

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Hidden Talent:

Baking

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Responsible for:

‍The overall direction and success of ASG.

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Best advice:

‍Keep your eye on the ball.

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Favorite quote:

“Whether you think you can, or think you can’t… you’re right.”
– Henry Ford

Responsible for:

ASG acquisition activities and serving as an ASG board member.
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Hidden talent:

Cheerleading (for my wife’s tennis team).
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Favorite quote:

“It is not about making every right decision but about making every decision right…”
– Anonymous

Responsible for:

Serving as an ASG board member.

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Favorite quote:

“Don’t mistake activity for achievement.”
– John Wooden

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Dream dinner companions:

Kobe Bryant to hear how he stayed motivated over a 20-year career and Ben Franklin to hear all the things he tried before discovering electricity.

Responsible for:

M&A strategy and and serving as an ASG board member.

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Responsible for:

M&A strategy and and serving as an ASG board member.

Favorite Quote: ‍

“Tho' much is taken, much abides; and tho' / We are not now that strength which in old days / Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are; / One equal temper of heroic hearts, / Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will / To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.”
- Ulysses, Alfred, Lord Tennyson

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Hidden Talent:

‍I can play ping pong with either of my hands.

Dream dinner companions:

Steve Kerr for his insights on building, empowering, and motivating an exceptional team. Marc Marquez for his will to win and some riding tips.

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Favorite quote:

"Connect deeply with others. Our humanity is the one thing that we all have in common."
- Melinda Gates

Hidden talent:

Meat judging (4-H national top 5 in 1986).

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Dream dinner companions:

Bill Clinton to learn why he got into politics and what he would change about his past. Maya Angelou to listen to her tell stories about her life and learnings and to enjoy her presence and wisdom.

Dream Dinner Companions:

Lebron James and Michael Jordan. Just to hear them have the age-old debate of who the greatest of all time is firsthand.

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Favorite quote:

"All good things must begin."
- Octavia Butler

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Favorite quote:

“You’re paying me to push back.”

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Dream dinner companions:

Walter Payton, my favorite football player growing up, and God, to get the answers to SO many questions.

Favorite quote:

"Excuse me, I think you have my stapler."
– Office Space

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Hidden talent:

I make a mean short rib bolognese.

Favorite Quote:

"Great people do things before they're ready."
- Amy Poehler

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Hidden Talent:

I am eerily good at Connect Four.

Favorite quote:

“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien

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My hero:

My parents, for their steadfastness and ability to bring life to those around them.

Best advice:

Always try to work with people who are smarter than you, at every stage of your career!

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Hidden Talent:

I'm a surprisingly good baker.

MOST PROUD OF:

Founding a nonprofit that no longer needs me and still continues to this day. Kids I taught are now volunteers in the program, which blows my mind. 

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HIDDEN TALENT:

Rodeo (barrel racing, specifically).

Favorite quote:‍

“Make a decision, then make it right.”

My hero:‍

My parents are my heroes. They epitomize the entrepreneurial spirit and live life compassionately.

Favorite quote:

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversary." - Martin Luther King, Jr.‍

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Most proud of:

The 8th grade students I had the privilege of teaching years ago who went on to become first generation college students. I am simply proud to have been apart of their respective journeys.

Best advice:

You can learn something from everyone. Let go of your initial judgments of people and try to understand them. Talk less and listen more. ‍

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Favorite quote:

“And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.” ― Nietzsche

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Favorite quote:

“Life is like a game of cards. The hand you are dealt is determinism; the way you play it is free will.” – Jawaharlal Nehru‍

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Most proud of:

The family culture I am building with my wife.

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Best advice:
When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

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Favorite quote:
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill

Favorite quote:
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill

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Best advice:

Do what you say you're going to to do, day in and day out — it's the only way to earn the trust and respect of those around you.

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Best advice:

Don’t be a robot. Build the robot.
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Dream dinner companions:

Michael Jordan because he’s the GOAT (Go Tar Heels!). Karli Kloss due to her wide range of experiences I’d love to learn more about.

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Favorite quote:

"Life begins at the end of your comfort zone."

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Hidden talent:

Flying helicopters and speaking "aviation!"

Favorite Quote:

“Most of us aren't defeated in one decisive battle. We are defeated one tiny, seemingly insignificant surrender at a time that chips away at who we should really be.” -Jocko Willink

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Best Advice:

I strive to always be looking and moving forward.  While we always want to celebrate our wins and learn from our mistakes, “What’s next?!” has allowed me to keep accomplishing the goals I have set for myself.

Most proud of:

Temporarily overcoming my deep fear of the open ocean to get myself a scuba diving license!

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Best advice:

Don't set goals. Design systems or daily/weekly routines that allow you to achieve your end state.

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Hero:

My brother, Adam. He took me under his wing when I was a teenager. Being seven years older afforded him a small glimpse of life ahead, and he selflessly put my interests ahead of his own. Adam showed me what it meant to be a genuine person and empower others.

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Favorite Quote:

"Sometimes no matter how well you prepare or how well you perform, you still end up a 'sugar cookie.'" - William H. McRaven

Favorite Quote:

"You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems." -James Clear

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Hidden Talent:

Pottery wheel throwing.

Favorite Quote:

"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't – you're right."

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Hidden Talent:

Storytelling

Favorite quote:‍

"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."
- Oscar Wilde

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Dream dinner companions:

Friday: Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert & John Oliver
Saturday: Lin Manuel Miranda
Sunday: Old friends

Best advice:
In adversity there is opportunity.

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Favorite quote:
"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King

Best advice:‍

The most important thing you can do early in your career is surround yourself with smart people and mentors you can learn from.

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‍Favorite quote:‍

“A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader, a great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.” - Eleanor Roosevelt

Best advice:‍

Discomfort begets growth; when you feel uncomfortable, you're in the right place. ‍

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Dream dinner companions:‍

Abe Lincoln, Steve Jobs, Kobe Bryant, Larry David

Best advice:
Life quote from my Mom: "Say yes to invitations. You never know who you'll meet."

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Favorite quote:

The grass is greener where you water it.

Best advice:
When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

‍

Favorite quote:
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill

Favorite quote:
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill

‍

Best advice:

Do what you say you're going to to do, day in and day out — it's the only way to earn the trust and respect of those around you.

‍

Best advice:

Don’t be a robot. Build the robot.
‍

Dream dinner companions:

Michael Jordan because he’s the GOAT (Go Tar Heels!). Karli Kloss due to her wide range of experiences I’d love to learn more about.

‍

Favorite quote:

"Life begins at the end of your comfort zone."

‍

Hidden talent:

Flying helicopters and speaking "aviation!"

Best advice:

Always try to work with people who are smarter than you, at every stage of your career!

‍

Hidden Talent:

I'm a surprisingly good baker.

Favorite Quote: ‍

“Tho' much is taken, much abides; and tho' / We are not now that strength which in old days / Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are; / One equal temper of heroic hearts, / Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will / To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.”
- Ulysses, Alfred, Lord Tennyson

‍

Hidden Talent:

‍I can play ping pong with either of my hands.

Hidden talent:

Meat judging (4-H national top 5 in 1986).

‍

Dream dinner companions:

Bill Clinton to learn why he got into politics and what he would change about his past. Maya Angelou to listen to her tell stories about her life and learnings and to enjoy her presence and wisdom.

Favorite quote:

"Excuse me, I think you have my stapler."
– Office Space

‍

Hidden talent:

I make a mean short rib bolognese.

MOST PROUD OF:

Founding a nonprofit that no longer needs me and still continues to this day. Kids I taught are now volunteers in the program, which blows my mind. 

‍

‍

HIDDEN TALENT:

Rodeo (barrel racing, specifically).

Favorite Quote:

"Great people do things before they're ready."
- Amy Poehler

‍

Hidden Talent:

I am eerily good at Connect Four.

Dream dinner companions:

Steve Kerr for his insights on building, empowering, and motivating an exceptional team. Marc Marquez for his will to win and some riding tips.

‍

Favorite quote:

"Connect deeply with others. Our humanity is the one thing that we all have in common."
- Melinda Gates

Best advice:
Life quote from my Mom: "Say yes to invitations. You never know who you'll meet."

‍

Favorite quote:

The grass is greener where you water it.

Dream Dinner Companions:

Lebron James and Michael Jordan. Just to hear them have the age-old debate of who the greatest of all time is firsthand.

‍

Favorite quote:

"All good things must begin."
- Octavia Butler

‍

Favorite quote:‍

"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."
- Oscar Wilde

‍

Dream dinner companions:

Friday: Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert & John Oliver
Saturday: Lin Manuel Miranda
Sunday: Old friends

Best advice:

You can learn something from everyone. Let go of your initial judgments of people and try to understand them. Talk less and listen more. ‍

‍

Favorite quote:

“And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.” ― Nietzsche

‍

Favorite quote:‍

“Make a decision, then make it right.”

My hero:‍

My parents are my heroes. They epitomize the entrepreneurial spirit and live life compassionately.

Favorite quote:

“You’re paying me to push back.”

‍

Dream dinner companions:

Walter Payton, my favorite football player growing up, and God, to get the answers to SO many questions.

Favorite quote:

“Life is like a game of cards. The hand you are dealt is determinism; the way you play it is free will.” – Jawaharlal Nehru‍

‍

Most proud of:

The family culture I am building with my wife.

‍

Favorite quote:

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversary." - Martin Luther King, Jr.‍

‍

Most proud of:

The 8th grade students I had the privilege of teaching years ago who went on to become first generation college students. I am simply proud to have been apart of their respective journeys.

Favorite quote:

“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien

‍

My hero:

My parents, for their steadfastness and ability to bring life to those around them.

Most proud of:

Temporarily overcoming my deep fear of the open ocean to get myself a scuba diving license!

‍

Best advice:

Don't set goals. Design systems or daily/weekly routines that allow you to achieve your end state.

‍

Favorite Quote:

“Most of us aren't defeated in one decisive battle. We are defeated one tiny, seemingly insignificant surrender at a time that chips away at who we should really be.” -Jocko Willink

‍

Best Advice:

I strive to always be looking and moving forward.  While we always want to celebrate our wins and learn from our mistakes, “What’s next?!” has allowed me to keep accomplishing the goals I have set for myself.

Favorite Quote:

"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't – you're right."

‍

Hidden Talent:

Storytelling

Hero:

My brother, Adam. He took me under his wing when I was a teenager. Being seven years older afforded him a small glimpse of life ahead, and he selflessly put my interests ahead of his own. Adam showed me what it meant to be a genuine person and empower others.

‍

Favorite Quote:

"Sometimes no matter how well you prepare or how well you perform, you still end up a 'sugar cookie.'" - William H. McRaven

Favorite Quote:

"You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems." -James Clear

‍

Hidden Talent:

Pottery wheel throwing.

Best advice:
In adversity there is opportunity.

‍

Favorite quote:
"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King

Best advice:‍

The most important thing you can do early in your career is surround yourself with smart people and mentors you can learn from.

‍

‍Favorite quote:‍

“A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader, a great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.” - Eleanor Roosevelt

Best advice:‍

Discomfort begets growth; when you feel uncomfortable, you're in the right place. ‍

‍

Dream dinner companions:‍

Abe Lincoln, Steve Jobs, Kobe Bryant, Larry David