Over the last 12 years I’ve been fortunate to have founded / co-founded 6 businesses and to have invested in, advised or mentored over 50 business owners in Europe and North America.
Today, I work on two businesses - DKZ Equity and Vista Financials.
So... who the heck am I?
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I'm an experienced entrepreneur, investor and advisor with an unusual background story...
A sudden, serious stroke at just 30 changed my life.
Since then (2010), I've been striving to squeeze the most out of it.
I'm ridiculously lucky to be (99%) ok after suffering a cerebellar infarct (the type of stroke I had).
I hope you never need something like that to light the fire in your soul.
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If you're curious about that tale and (more importantly) what I learned that can help you, read about it here.
I needed to understand wtf had just happened to me...
so I became obsessed with learning about our brains and brain health.
That became an immersion into mental wellbeing, meditative practices and mental performance.
All areas that I still learn about and improve in my life today.
Since 2012 I've founded / co-founded 6 businesses:
- real estate investment (IV Property; now NKIH)
- real estate technology (CrowdProperty)
- mental wellbeing (Mind: Unlocked™)
- sports technology (DSO™)
- business growth and exits (DKZ Equity)
- dynamic AI driven finance functions (Vista Financials)
Since 2015 I've invested in, mentored or advised over 50 other business owners in Europe and North America.
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My north star today is to positively impact lives at scale - spanning from where we live, work and play (Real Estate) to how we care for ourselves and each other (Health & Wellness) - through empowering and enhancing the businesses that serve these pivotal industries.
I do that primarily through DKZ Equity, which works with owners of businesses that serve the Real Estate and Health & Wellness sectors who want to either enhance or expand their enterprises, or exit for the highest possible valuation.
I also work on Vista Financials, where we turn your financial complexities into strategic assets through building you a dynamic finance function that makes you money.
I do that primarily through DKZ Equity, which works with owners of businesses that serve the Real Estate and Health & Wellness sectors who want to either enhance or expand their enterprises, or exit for the highest possible valuation.
I also work on Vista Financials, where we turn your financial complexities into strategic assets through building you a dynamic finance function that makes you money.
Alongside business, my primary passions and pursuits are:
- Exploring meditative practices, brain / mind performance and wellness technology.
- Building my skillset in personal investment and wealth management.
- Frequent adventures in travel, snow and mixed drinks.
And having fun along the way (otherwise, what's the point?).
My work has been highlighted in:
Writing
The main topics I write about are:
- Entrepreneurship
- Mental performance
- Personal growth
I sincerely hope my work helps you to improve your business, brain and life.
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Why do I write?
- 💡 Clarity - the process of writing forces me to organise, evaluate and refine my thoughts. Writing is my gateway to clearer thinking, true learning and deeper understanding of these topics.
- 🎁 Contribution - over the years my writing has helped countless people around the planet improve their lives, businesses and mental wellbeing. Hundreds of them have told me about it. I want more of that warm, fuzzy feeling.
- 💙 Attraction - my articles, interviews and press coverage have helped bring so many great people and opportunities into my businesses and life. I'm greedy 😉. I want more of those!
P.S. We're kindred spirits. I also read things to the end ☺️ (except the books I get bored of and abandon part way. Go figure!). I'm glad you're here.
Here's a snapshot of my life:
From the top left:
- Leading a tech panel at Baby Bathwater, Mexico, 2022
- Speaking on the main stage at Live Well London, 2019
- Speaking to entrepreneurs in London, 2018
- Leading 1000 Londoners in meditation on a closed down Tower Bridge, London, 2019
- Snowga on the beautiful slopes of Tignes, France, 2016
- Shaking up non-alcoholic cocktails at an event, London, 2018
- Finding a flow state in Aspen, Colorado, 2017
- Snow time with the love of my life in Park City, Utah, 2020
- A fake meditation capture by uber talented photographer Philip Suddick, courtesy of Equinox and Adam Husler at London's Design Museum, 2018