About the author

Dave is a product designer, behavioral tinkerer, and lifelong worrier who’s turned emotional chaos into creative fuel. With a career spanning fintech, SaaS platforms, and emotionally intelligent UX, he builds tools that help people laugh at their anxieties while gently guiding them toward clarity.

His fascination with worry isn’t just professional—it’s personal. Dave and his wife, Cathy, are the proud parents of four wonderful daughters and grandparents to three (so far). With a family that size, worry comes naturally—and often with a sense of humor. Dave believes that emotional safety is a design challenge worth solving, and that even your most irrational fears deserve a well-organized action plan.

When not sketching onboarding flows or debugging feelings, Dave enjoys sailing, golfing, and testing bot personas on unsuspecting friends. He’s convinced that satire, empathy, and a little structured panic can go a long way toward making life feel more manageable.