WHY I DO THIS

I’m a proud citizen of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. My ancestors were resilient negotiators and entrepreneurs, leading trade and diplomacy on behalf of our tribe. I carry that spirit forward—bridging communities and directing energy toward things that endure.

By day, I partner with private equity firms and their portfolio companies at Messina Group—helping unlock value across the M&A lifecycle. Outside of work, I scout for New Era Ventures and collaborate with early-stage founders, especially in climate, infrastructure and health.

I believe in technologies that compound for generations, in representation that expands opportunity, and in building the hard things—responsibly—so the next seven generations inherit more than we did.

“Back the work that outlasts us.”

CURRENT WORK

Messina Group
Business Development Executive

Partnering with PE firms & portfolio companies across the full M&A lifecycle.

New Era Ventures
Venture Scout

Finding next-gen founders at pre-seed and seed. Focus: climate, infra, health.

7GENS
Writer

Bi-weekly notes on breakthrough ideas shaping the next seven generations.

AIRO (Nonprofit)
Founder

Supporting Native American students with opportunities and resources to succeed.

WHAT I LOOK FOR

Transformational, not incremental

Clear 10× improvement or fundamental cost/efficiency shift.

Energy & Infrastructure

Abundance, resilience, and systems that compound in impact.

Credible pathways

First wedge, real customer pull, and a disciplined go-to-market.

Mission & stewardship

Teams that build with long-term responsibility and agency.

EXPERIENCE

2025—Now
Business Development Executive, Messina Group — Partnering with PE firms & portfolio companies across the full M&A lifecycle.
2025—Now
Venture Scout, New Era Ventures — Sourcing next-gen founders at pre-seed and seed (climate, infrastructure, health).
2025
Climatebase Fellow (Cohort 7) — Network/program for climate practitioners and builders.
2024—2025
Senior MBA Intern, Velveteen Ventures — Thesis: Investing in Children & Planet; work across climate, consumer, healthcare, community.
2024
Venture Fellow, Springdale Ventures — Early-stage consumer brands; diligence and thesis development.
2024
MBA Consultant, Constellation — GTM initiatives to enter community solar for the leading carbon-free energy company in the U.S.
2021—2024
Founder, AIRO (All Indigenous Recruiting Organization) — Nonprofit supporting Native American students with opportunity & resources.

For Founders

Are you building something enduring?

For Investors

Are you shaping the future?