Since 2011 I’ve been working at a tech start up as a co-founder. By the end of 2022, I’ve decided it’s time to say goodbye and begin a new journey.

I would like to become a monk at a Buddhist monastery for a few months before embarking on a trip around the world on a motorcycle.

Afterwards, I’m interested in finding work in Zürich. For many reasons, Zürich is a city I can see myself settling in long-term.

On that note, I’ll be in Zürich for a month-long business trip starting May 2022. I don’t know many people in Züich yet, so I am dusting off my Couchsurfing account to make some fun, inspiring and hopefully long-lasting friendships.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

1. Host
2. Surf
3. Return to step 1

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Nothing but awesome experiences.

Interests

Although I have many interests, I can’t think of anything I like more than hearing someone’s life story.

• arts
• poetry
• performing arts
• design
• photography
• documentaries
• concerts
• festivals
• human rights
• coffee
• yoga
• running
• meditation
• motorcycles
• chess
• reading
• traveling
• classical music
• hiking
• backpacking
• kayaking
• camping
• scuba diving
• skydiving
• skiing
• anthropology
• astronomy
• computer science
• philosophy
• psychology
• science
• sociology
• road trips
• mountain biking
• linguistics
• film photography
• inspiring people
• videography
• science fiction
• feminism
• mindfulness
• sushi
• stand up comedy
• foodie
• comedy
• deep conversations
• healthy eating
• motorcycling
• podcasting
• foreign cultures
• community building
• burning man
• environmentalism
• making new friends
• journaling
• judo
• ted talks
• artificial intelligence
• writing poetry
• soccer/football
• vipassana meditation
• audiophile

Music, Movies, and Books

Books I've recently read:

Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari

Swiss watching: inside the land of milk and money by Diccon Bewes

The Path Power: The years of Lyndon Johnson by Robert A. Caro

A Man on the Moon by Andrew Chaikin

Swiss life: 30 things I wish I'd known by Chantal Panozzo

Lifespan: how we age and why we don't have to by a David Sinclair

How to do the work by Dr. Nicole Lepera

Attached by Amir Levine & Rachel Heller

The book thief by Marcus Zusak

Tribal leadership by Dave Logan

Creative selection by Ken Kocienda

The seven principles for making marriage work by John Gottman

Enders game by Orson Scott Card

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Books I'm reading right now:

Homo Deus by Noah Yuval Harari

The child in you by Stephanie Stahl

The gifted adult by Mary-Elaine Jacobson PsyD

Kitchen confidential by Anthony Bourdain

Thinking, fast and slow by David Kahneman

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Books I'd like to start soon:

21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari

Ishmael by Daniel Quinn

Oliver twist by Charles Dickens

My cool camper van by Jane Field-Luis and Chris Haddon

99.9 ways to travel Switzerland like a local by Chantal Panozzo

The camera by Ansel Adams

The print by Ansel Adams

The five love languages by Gary Chapman

Space Atlas: mapping the universe and beyond by James Trefil & forward by Buzz Aldrin

Under pressure: cooking sous vide by Thomas Keller

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I found myself. :-)

Teach, Learn, Share

I grew up in San Luis Obispo, so if you want to know a few things about the area, feel free to ask. I grew up in this friendly town.

On the first Thursday of every month, there is a festival called "bike night" which happens at down town, San Luis Obispo around 9:30pm. It is very entertaining to watch or take part in. Several hundred people (mostly college students) bring their bikes and ride around downtown. There is always a theme for each bike night, so people usually dress up to that theme. Be sure to have a light with your bicycle because the police will give a small fine to bicyclists without one.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I suppose I can offer a few things…
- A calm mindful presence.
- I’ve been told that I’m not a bad cook.
- One black & white photo taken with my large format film camera (if I bring it…it’s large and very heavy)
- For reasons I can’t explain, I somehow find sweeping floors very relaxing.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United States

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