My daughters and closest friends are the heart of my journey. My daughters eagerness to learn, explore, and challenge themselves inspires me daily. I love watching them experience life fully, and I’m driven to provide the best opportunities so they can thrive. My friends have walked with me through some of the worst places on earth, career transitions, and personal challenges. They’ve called me out when I doubted myself and held me accountable when I needed it most. Their honesty, loyalty, and strength have helped shape the man I am today. Together, my daughters and friends have forged my values and sharpened my sense of mission. They remind me that leadership is about presence, not position and that legacy isn’t what you build for yourself, but how you show up for the people who matter most.
Strategic advisor and innovation leader with deep expertise in national security, emerging technology, and venture. A former Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician, Andrew led elite teams in combat zones, neutralizing complex threats and enabling joint force mobility, earning commendation for operational excellence under fire. Since transitioning from active duty, he has become a trusted advisor to startups, venture capital firms, and federal/DoD stakeholders, specializing in dual-use technologies and de-risking innovation pathways. His work bridges defense needs with commercial opportunity, accelerating solutions that matter. Andrew brings a mission-first mindset, technical fluency, and a rare ability to operate across strategic, operational, and technical domains.
