Technologist

From being a DVD pioneer to developing a blockchain rights and revenue management system, I've been involved with emerging technology throughout my career. Click on the logos below for some of my current projects and visit my LinkedIn page for more details.

Creative

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From photography (I took all of the photos here) to short stories to self-publishing a childrens book, I have long dabbled in creative activities.
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Volunteer

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Community service has always been important to my family and we have volunteered for many organizations over the years. A few stand out.

Field Team 6's Voterizer

In 2020, I created a voter registration app for Field Team 6 through which we registered nearly 10,000 voters in battleground states in the 3 months leading up to the general election.
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Freedom Is An Act

Inspired by a John Lewis quote, I created FreedomIsAnAct.com (very much a work-in-progress) as an information site targeted mostly at Millennial and Gen Z voters.
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Cross Cultural Solutions

My family had one of the most profound and moving experiences of our lives volunteering at a school for severely underprivileged children in Costa Rica. While we cleaned and painted school rooms, the time we, especially my kids, spent with the children was far more impactful.
Learn About CCS

American Cetacean Society

I joined the board of the American Cetacean Society as Treasurer straight out of business school to help turn around some difficult challenges it had been experiencing for a few years. After we brought it back from the brink, I stayed on for about 5 years, helping to rebuild it's finances and operations.
Learn About ACS

Family Man

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My family means everything to me. Each is unique and brings something very special to the world. I'm so proud of all of them and profoundly grateful for their presence in my life.
My daughter, Isabelle, along with being a photographer, artist, and social media expert, is kind, funny, smart and inherited her grandmother's big, big heart.
My son, DJ, is the most industrous person I know. His passion is in theatrical technical direction, but he is also an EMT at his college and a local town, where he is also a certified firefighter.
My wife, Teri, has dedicated her life to helping children with learning challenges, both directly and by educating teachers and developing curriculums geared towards mitigating specific issues.

Blog

What is a standard and why should you care?

What is a standard and why should you care?

By Adam Lesh / August 10, 2022
From everything I've been reading lately, there seem to be some misconception about the purpose of a standard.What is a...
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A Standard for NFTs as Interoperable Game Assets

A Standard for NFTs as Interoperable Game Assets

By Adam Lesh / August 9, 2022
As anyone who sees my posts and comments knows, I am excited about the prospect of a standard which supports...
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NFTs as Interoperable Game Assets

NFTs as Interoperable Game Assets

By Adam Lesh / May 9, 2022
I recently read a post and some excellent accompanying Medium articles regarding the impracticality of NFTs representing interoperable game assets...
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Women’s History Month on LinkedIn

Women’s History Month on LinkedIn

By Adam Lesh / April 4, 2022
I had such a great time last month writing about many of the amazing women who have touched my life...
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The Golden Rule – Communication

The Golden Rule – Communication

By Adam Lesh / January 11, 2022
I have a theory that all rules to govern good behavior, leadership, business practices, etc. boil down to one simple...
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The Golden Rule

The Golden Rule

By Adam Lesh / December 2, 2021
I mentioned this in a previous blog entry but thought it might be worth expanding upon. I’ve long held that...
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An Empty Bed

An Empty Bed

By Adam Lesh / January 31, 2021
We lost our beautiful English Springer Spaniel, Charlotte “Charley,” yesterday.  I know I am lucky to have had her in...
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Today, I’m Proud to be an American

Today, I’m Proud to be an American

By Adam Lesh / January 21, 2021
For the past four years, I have been embarrassed to be an American.  Every time Trump tweeted, spoke, issued an...
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Unexpected Trump coup obstacle: Pride in work

Unexpected Trump coup obstacle: Pride in work

By Adam Lesh / December 7, 2020
It’s easy to gleefully chuckle each time one of Trump’s election-challenging lawsuits (I’m tempted to put that word in quotes)...
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In a Global Pandemic, Leaders Wear Masks

In a Global Pandemic, Leaders Wear Masks

By Adam Lesh / December 2, 2020
Like, I’m sure, many of us, I’ve been thinking a great deal about leadership these days.  Good leadership has many...
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VEX Robotics World Competition Promotes the Best of Tech Community Values

VEX Robotics World Competition Promotes the Best of Tech Community Values

By Adam Lesh / May 1, 2018
This past weekend (4/23-27/2018) The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation held is annual VEX Robotics World Competition in Louisville, Kentucky. ...
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My Fitness Adventure

My Fitness Adventure

By Adam Lesh / September 14, 2017
(Above:  Isabelle and I circa 2001/Me 2017) Anyone who knows me would be shocked to read this post.   Up until...
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Utah Mighty 5 RV trip, Day 8 – Saturday, 12/26 – The Adventure Ends & Lessons Learned

Utah Mighty 5 RV trip, Day 8 – Saturday, 12/26 – The Adventure Ends & Lessons Learned

By Adam Lesh / December 26, 2015
In spite of the challenges, it was a wonderful trip which I don’t regret for a minute.
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Utah Mighty 5 RV trip, Day 7 – Friday, 12/25 – Bryce, Zion & Turning 50

Utah Mighty 5 RV trip, Day 7 – Friday, 12/25 – Bryce, Zion & Turning 50

By Adam Lesh / December 25, 2015
The Original PlanSee Zion National Park, celebrate my birthday, and stay either in the Watchman Campground at Zion or nearby.  The Revised PlanSee Bryce...
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Utah Mighty 5 RV trip, Day 6 – Thursday, 12/24 – Frozen Tanks

Utah Mighty 5 RV trip, Day 6 – Thursday, 12/24 – Frozen Tanks

By Adam Lesh / December 24, 2015
The PlanDrive to Bryce Canyon National Park then back to Escalante Petrified Forrest State Park for our second night in the campground.The RealitySpent the day...
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Utah Mighty 5 RV trip, Day 5 – Wednesday, 12/23 – Natural Bridges & Capitol Reef

Utah Mighty 5 RV trip, Day 5 – Wednesday, 12/23 – Natural Bridges & Capitol Reef

By Adam Lesh / December 23, 2015
The Original Plan Drive from Bluff to Natural Bridges National Monument, hit Capitol Reef National Park and then on to Escalante Petrified Forrest State...
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Utah Mighty 5 RV trip, Day 4 – Tuesday, 12/22 – Bluff Fort & Monument Valley

Utah Mighty 5 RV trip, Day 4 – Tuesday, 12/22 – Bluff Fort & Monument Valley

By Adam Lesh / December 22, 2015
The PlanDrive south to Bluff, Utah, check in at the RV park, visit Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, and return to...
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Utah Mighty 5 RV trip, Day 3 – Monday, 12/21 – Canyonlands

Utah Mighty 5 RV trip, Day 3 – Monday, 12/21 – Canyonlands

By Adam Lesh / December 21, 2015
The PlanVisit Canyonlands National Park.The RealityGot the call from El Monte in the morning and dropped the Behemoth off at a...
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Utah Mighty 5 RV trip, Day 2 – Sunday, 12/20 – Family & Arches

Utah Mighty 5 RV trip, Day 2 – Sunday, 12/20 – Family & Arches

By Adam Lesh / December 20, 2015
The PlanVisit Arches National Park with my father and Susan and have dinner together to celebrate my birthday.The RealityWe drove to a...
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Utah Mighty 5 RV trip, Day 1 – Saturday, 12/19 – The Adventure Begins!

Utah Mighty 5 RV trip, Day 1 – Saturday, 12/19 – The Adventure Begins!

By Adam Lesh / December 19, 2015
On December 25, 2015 I will turn 50, so I decided to have a brief mid-life crisis and do something...
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A User-Friendly Ticket Experience

A User-Friendly Ticket Experience

By Adam Lesh / January 16, 2015
Anybody get tickets last week for Coachella?  Anybody?  Bueller?I didn’t and neither did anyone I know.  Now, that’s OK.  Demand...
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Goodbye 2014, Hello 2015

Goodbye 2014, Hello 2015

By Adam Lesh / December 31, 2014
As most of us have, I’ve been thinking about this past year a lot the last few days.  It’s been...
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My baby is going to Emory University!

My baby is going to Emory University!

By Adam Lesh / December 15, 2014
Isabelle was accepted Early Decision to Emory University today.  For those of you with younger kids, there are two types...
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Isabelle accepted to Tulane!

Isabelle accepted to Tulane!

By Adam Lesh / December 12, 2014
My beautiful, talented daughter was accepted to Tulane University!  She's going to college.  It's cliché, but it really is hard...
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DJ’s team (HWMS Quantum Potentials) qualify for regionals in 1st FTC robotics event

DJ’s team (HWMS Quantum Potentials) qualify for regionals in 1st FTC robotics event

By Adam Lesh / December 9, 2014
Toward the end of 8th grade, DJ was recruited to the Harvard-Westlake Middle School robotics team by a new friend....
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