Sam is a Silicon Valley advisor and the author of 21 Secrets of Successful Startups, a book about world-class execution for startups. As a serial entrepreneur, he has been CEO, CTO, or VP Engineering / TechOps for five companies, driving multiple acquisitions. As a startup advisor, Sam draws from over 30 years of operational experience — including both successes and failures — to provide advice on execution, fundability, fundraising, talent development and founder wellness.