Hi, I’m Brian. I've spent the last 10 years designing and leading workshops and retreats that help people feel more connected to themselves, others, and the world at large.
As the Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Third Nature (formerly known as Startup Island), I get to be an entrepreneur, experience designer, facilitator, coach, community builder, and writer rolled into one.
Through Third Nature, we offer:
Adult Summer Camp Weekends for people on non-traditional (life / career) paths who want to live with intention, feel more connected, and love life more
Leadership Trainings for companies who want to unlock the full potential of their people
Facilitator Trainings for higher education faculty and administrators who want to create more engaging educational experiences
A free, virtual event every Friday at 12pm ET to learn, grow, and connect with others in the Third Nature community
Reflection workshops at the end of every season
Custom built workshops, trainings, and retreats for corporate teams, growing startups, and impact-focused non-profits
I also run the Leaders in Training program at Experience Camps, and am the Program Director for our Adult Grief Camp.
I’ve been a full-time entrepreneur for over 10 years. I’ve come to believe that no matter how much I love my work, I need other things in my life that I love equally, or more. This helps separate my identity from my business, which is a key part of what Ben Horowitz considers the hardest CEO skill - managing your psychology.
So outside of work, here are some of the many things I love:
Living in Park Slope, Brooklyn with my wife Alexis
Hangin / partying with my closest friends
Delicious food and quality dining experiences
Walking in the woods
Skiing and being in the mountains
Colorado and The Hudson Valley
Hangin on a lake - ideally at camp
Creative writing & journaling
Learning new things - I’m especially into books, podcasts, and YouTube videos that go deep into history, evolution, psychology, space, creativity, and leadership
Standup comedy - don’t tell anyone, but I’m working on a set of my own 🤫
Cannabis on a Friday night after a productive week of work
High end tequila while celebrating life with others
Exploring new places, both in my own neighborhood and around the world
Music - mostly rap, country, and jam bands
I have love/hate relationships with:
Golf
Manhattan
The NY Jets
Thanks for reading! In a world where we’re all drowning in “content,” I can’t say enough how much I appreciate you wanting to learn about little old me.
I write and send a newsletter every other Monday. Come for the ideas, stories, and lessons...stay for things I've been loving at the bottom. This is also the best way to stay in the loop about all upcoming Third Nature events & experiences.
I’d also love to learn more about you! Please feel free to reach out with any questions, feedback, things you’ve been loving, or ideas you’ve been pondering.
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