Bruno's Three-Career Journey: 📢 Career 1 - PR & Communications: Learned to speak to many, not just one-on-one. Helped Walmart open DC stores 🍽️ Career 2 - Restaurant Management: Managed Georgetown's "The Tombs" college bar, mastered fast-paced operations, and discovered the power of simple words 💻 Career 3 - Product Design & AI: Co-founded Codiris, an AI platform helping product managers research, design, and build faster without losing quality Key Lessons: 🧠 Always learn first - Don't jump into new things without understanding them 🎯 Simplicity wins - Best products are the simplest for users 🔥 Avoid burnout - Working 24/7 is not sustainable 🤝 Human connection matters - All three careers centered on understanding and serving people On AI & The Future: ⚡ Speed is critical, but quality can't be sacrificed 🔮 Build what people don't know they need yet 🎯 Codiris, where he is the co-founder creates AI agents that interview users, provide insights, and help teams build in one unified environment Personal Wisdom: 🧘 Meditation, exercise, and human connection keep him grounded 👶 Preparing for fatherhood = career #4 💭 "Being curious is one of the hardest but most important things to do" Memorable Quote: "When people work together and decide on something, it's incredible what they're capable of."
Bruno is a French-Lebanese American now in his third career. He began in PR and communications, then shifted gears into restaurant management—two worlds that taught him how people think, feel, and connect. Today, he’s a startup founder in tech, building software to help teams create products people truly want, instead of the endless stream of AI noise. His path has been anything but linear, and that’s exactly what keeps it interesting.
Bruno’s biggest lesson? People will always surprise you—if you stay curious enough to let them.
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