ABOUT NATE
From Urban Designer to Tech Innovator
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TECH ENTREPRENEUR
Nate builds tools and platforms using AI, AR/VR/XR to power the next generation of real estate and design. From ideation to global scale.
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AUTHOR
He wrote Designed to Win to help entrepreneurs turn their strengths into scalable systems. Strategy meets soul.
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CONSULTANT / Coach
He helps builders, designers, and creatives grow with intention — through community, systems, and strategy.
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SPEAKER
Nate speaks globally on innovation, design, tech, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
Ventures
Philosophy
Design-Led. Purpose-Driven. Built to Innovate.
My core beliefs shape everything I build and teach. These are more than values — they’re operating principles.
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Design First
Every great product or experience begins with intentional design. Function is nothing without form that inspires and guides.
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Always Stay True
Authenticity is a strength. I build businesses and brands that reflect who I am — and help others do the same.
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Find & Highlight Uniqueness
Your difference is your advantage. I focus on what makes people, products, and stories unforgettable.
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Innovate Often
Comfort kills progress. I push boundaries and challenge norms to keep evolving in real time.
Press & Partnerships
Nate’s work has earned attention from leading press outlets and partnerships with industry-shaping organizations.
What People Are Saying
Real words from those who’ve worked with Nate — across design, development, and impact-driven ventures.
Nate stepped into one of the most sensitive projects we’ve ever faced
As a student intern, he led conversations with Carol Jenkins’ family and the city, transforming deep pain into a thoughtful design that carried real meaning. The family saw him not just as a designer, but as someone who truly listened. That’s who Nate is.
Mayor Mike Pavey
City of Rushville
Working with Nate changed the way our firm thought about design and business.
He elevated the quality of our work, brought a fresh entrepreneurial mindset, and helped us grow in ways that mattered. His vision and execution are next-level.
Damon Hewlin, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP
CEO, Meticulous Design Architecture
Nate is a rare visionary.
His ability to take a blank canvas and turn it into a living, breathing ecosystem that merges sustainability, education, and community is unmatched. What he accomplished with the Baminhoma project was nothing short of world-class.
JOhn Waters
Waters & Associates
Speaking
Invite Nate to Your Next Stage
Nate delivers keynotes, panels, and workshops around the world. He speaks from lived experience, blending tech strategy, design insights, and entrepreneurial lessons that resonate with diverse audiences.
Talk Topics:
The Future with Immersive VR/AR/XR and AI
How Founders Can Build from Purpose
Scaling a Creative Business with Systems
Past Appearances:
Queen’s University, Kent State, Ball State University, University of Illinois