Reflection While reflecting on the previous year, one thing felt clear to me. If I had to guess, I’d say that I likely spent too much time in meetings. That’s ok and isn’t necessarily a bad thing. However, based on the goals I’ve set for myself in my current role, many meetings can detract from driving the kind of value I strive for myself and those around me. When thinking of how to reconcile this conflict two quotes came to mind - both shared with me on numerous occasions by mentors I deeply admire....

Before moving to Austin, I worked in the heart of our nation’s capital, where I ran a R&D lab for the consulting firm, Booz Allen. During my time in the lab, I quickly grew an affinity for rapid prototyping and product development. My job was fairly straightforward: help creators turn their ideas into early-stage products. As such, I made sure our lab was chock full with every tool any maker could ever need....