Rian J Stockbower

I'm an entrepreneur. I have been since I was in junior high school. It's not just what I do, it's who I am.

These days I have my hands full with three different things. First off, I am a co-founder of Kiwi Labs, an Internet startup working on its first product. The second is Blotted Ink, a copywriting and content firm also working on its first product. Thirdly, I'm the Executive Director of a Private Equity firm, where I wear many hats and do a lot of interesting work ranging from strategic planning to legal wrangling to project management. I also serve as an advisor to several of our portfolio companies.

I love music, biking, and helping other people achieve their dreams. Most of all, I love spending time with my friends and family.

I wear T-shirts with funny drawings and cool drug molecules on them. I have been known to refer to organic structures as "beautiful".

In a past life, I was a science and technology journalist.

Interests

• Technology
• Internet
• Software
• Economics
• Finance

Education

I have a BA in Economics, with a minor in psychology.

I've also formally studied (in-depth) pharmacy, computer science, and chemistry.

Informally, I've studied everything else.

My favorite food is fresh strawberries.