Building things that last
The companies I've founded, invested in, grown, and — in some cases — sold. A running ledger of where I've put my time, money, and belief.
Active
Autura Marketplace
Autura's online auction marketplace for impounded and abandoned vehicles — turning unclaimed inventory into revenue for towing companies and municipalities.
ActiveAutura
Unified towing management and auction marketplace. Currently serving as VP of Sales — helping the platform scale nationally.
ActiveTraxero
Towing management software that powers operations for companies across the country. Traxero acquired Auction Simplified in 2021.
Savvy Brain
Software and book publishing company — the engine behind several of my publishing projects and digital product initiatives.
Thrift Maxx
Vintage and secondhand products retailer. Because not every venture has to be software.
PrayersTo.com
Devoted to Christian prayer — a growing library of prayers for every intention, saint, and season.
ActiveBardDad.com
The Bard Dad — dad jokes, wisdom, and stories. Proof that fatherhood is a performing art.
ActiveSoShiny.com
Association software for condos, HOAs, and marinas — voting, violations, work orders, letters, and statute tools.
ActiveBadassNovels.com
A quiet place to write your novel. No toolbars, no notifications, no algorithm — just the page and your words.
Exits
Auction Simplified
Auto auction software built from the ground up for dealers who actually understood what they needed. Acquired by Traxero in 2021.
MergedDealer Simplified
Automotive dealer management software. Merged with Auction Simplified to create a more complete platform for the industry.
US Arts Software
Web application development from the early days of the commercial internet. Built, grew, and sold in 2010.
Organizations I support
Kids Escaping Drugs
Big Brothers Big Sisters Buffalo
Child and Family Services
Cradle Beach