My friends joke that I love planning things - which I do - and the reason is because there's so much I want to do, so many things I want to see and experience. If I don't actively pursue these things, I will never do everything I want to do, in life and in my career. That's what gets me up in the morning.

I am very lucky to live in California, which is not only filled with very entrepreneurial people who don't wait around for success, but who make their own.

A lack of direction and meaning can leave you empty.

My career goals generally remain the same, but my short time goals constantly change either because I've reached them all or they no longer fit into my current strategy.

Science is my JAM. I am very excited to see where science and technological advancements will take us in the next few decades.

When I was younger I could never get up in the morning, I always found it so difficult. If I had an appointment, I had no problem, but just getting up early for the sake of it was so hard, I just loved my bed (and still do!).

Being constantly surprised about what nature can create, that inspires me beyond belief.