I was born and raised in Palo Alto, CA. Palo Alto is a beautiful town; close to the ocean and SF so there was always something to do. My parents were my biggest influences growing up. They built a life from the ground up; to give my brother and I access to a world with endless opportunities. They also created a loving home environment where we were encouraged to follow our passions. I watched my parents put everything they had into providing and building a life for us. It stuck with me to work hard in everything that I do and do it well.