DJ is the CMO of iStrategyLabs, focusing on internal products (Grandstand & Social Machines), while exploring new partnerships & opportunities for iSL and its team members.  DJ brands, markets, and creates experiences that launch companies, sell products, and connects people and organizations with what they need to succeed.  Most recently, he created the “International Venture Spa” which brings together startups, innovators and investors from different cities via telepresence technology.

He is a co-organizer for the DC Tech Meetup and is a DC Ambassador for Sandbox, a Zurich-based group of 800+ inspirational leaders from over 60 countries, under the age of 30.

DJ studied International Affairs at GW, and currently mentors several GW startups. He is the newest board member of Think Local First and is an Acceleprise mentor.  DJ won the Great Urban Race in Washington, DC and was a finalist in the New Orleans championships — he also plays in the DC Bocce League, where his team (city champs & sponsored by the legendary Ben’s Chili Bowl) has donated thousands of dollars to local non-profits.  His true talent… witty email image attachments.