I build things that connect people, culture, and real-world outcomes.
I work at the intersection of culture, business, and real-world systems. Over the past two decades, I’ve built across education, travel, and entrepreneurship, launching ventures like Waverii, a global surf travel marketplace spanning 40+ countries.
My work focuses on one thing: turning ideas rooted in culture into systems people actually use.
Two decades of scholarship on cultural and economic systems — with a particular focus on the Americas and the way subcultures become economies.
Specialized in U.S. and Latin American history, with a focus on the cultural, economic, and social systems shaping coastal communities — University of South Florida.
USF · Dissertation on surf tourism
20+ years across 35+ countries in education, business, nonprofit, and community development.
35+ Countries · Bilingual (EN/ES)
Former university professor and program director with 17 years designing courses and leading international academic programs.
Associate Professor · Academic Advisor
Selected academic and cultural work exploring Latin America, history, and global experience. Published through Academia.edu and scholarly platforms.
Every venture, podcast, or research project follows the same four movements — regardless of scale.
Most ideas don’t need more polish — they need structure.
If people can’t act on it, it’s not done.
Strategy only matters if it holds up in the real world.
The best work comes from testing, not guessing.
A selection of ventures, nonprofits, and experiences built from the ground up — each one a system designed to last.
01 · Marketplace · Live
A global surf travel marketplace connecting travelers with local providers across 40+ countries. Built and scaled to 520+ providers, turning independent surf operators into real, bookable businesses.
02 · Nonprofit · Sport-for-development
Sport-for-development nonprofit supporting youth through soccer, reaching 1,000+ student-athletes across Florida, Honduras, and Kenya. Creating pathways for underserved communities through structured athletic programs, community development, and public health initiatives.
Cultural & public history experience in Ybor City with 100+ bookings and 80+ five-star reviews, connecting travelers to authentic local heritage.
Botanical garden and plant nursery built in Nicaragua in collaboration with local and indigenous farmers, promoting sustainable agriculture.
Real estate brand focused on local insight and modern lead generation, serving Central Florida with specialized market expertise.
— My working philosophy
40+ episodes exploring surf culture, history, and place through global conversations.
A podcast exploring surf culture, history, and place through a global lens, connecting scholars, nonprofit leaders, and adventurers in long-form conversation.
Video content exploring travel, culture, and storytelling across global perspectives and communities.
An illustrated children's book introducing surfing, etiquette, and environmental awareness to young readers.
I work with a small number of founders and teams each year — usually when things are still early, messy, or undefined.
The complete archive. Every platform, podcast, publication, and professional link — consolidated.
