
In this post I discuss how I built "The Board of Pete" - my personal board of directors that help steward my career and growth opportunities.
The Board of Pete started about 7 years ago. I collected several of my closest colleagues and friends. People I trust implicitly, familiar with my strengths and “opportunities for growth”, and most importantly, willing and able to hold up a mirror for me to see into my blindspots.
As founder you alone are responsible for creating shared values, shared vision, and shared execution on the team.
As a photographer, packing for an international trip comes with gear anxiety over what might be left behind but needed. In this post I share tips culled from many international trips and conversations with pro travel photographers. Enjoy!

This blog post is based on my Keynote at Desai Accelertor's Demo Day in October of 2017. The blog post (and video!) explores how a business model from another domain provides insights to building a thriving startup community.