About Emily

Author stands in Spanish courtyard, reading history on cell phone

After a decade in a comfy tech career, I left to improv my way around Europe and the U.S. for a couple years—writing, exploring meaningful work, and observing what makes life and living rich.  

Prior to tech, I worked in cancer clinical trials/regulatory affairs and commercial real estate.

In these and my tech experiences, I watched what worked, what didn't, and why the best people eventually left.

I write about what I've learned about betting on yourself, big dreams, AI disruption, corporate dysfunction, and building something of your own.

Books include Dear Fellow Spender and Dear Fellow Dreamer. I write stories on Substack (sometimes humorous, always human) and send insights to builders/dreamers in and out of corporate via email.

I'm someone who finds things funny and appreciates real people and real talk.

Photo: Somewhere in Seville, Spain, researching the history of a very cool courtyard I didn't expect to come across.