01
Lead from the field
Credibility is earned through presence, not position. Stay close to the work and visible in day-to-day operations. You cannot lead people if you are not willing to do the work yourself.
Philosophy
Leadership and operating principles.
A working set of beliefs, not a manifesto. Each one has been tested in companies he has built or backed, and refined through failure as much as success.
02
Patience compounds
Sustainability beats speed. What separates lasting businesses from those that fall away is a long-term mindset, continuous reinvestment and recruiting people committed for the long run. Five members of the early team have stayed with him since the first company.
03
Give value before expecting it
In telecom sales and distribution, trust was fundamental. The starting point is always the same. Focus first on what you can offer, then expect anything in return.
04
Hire for character, then build the structure
Recruit young, driven people willing to prove themselves, including those overlooked elsewhere. Recognise that work and identity are not always easy to separate, and lead with that in mind.
05
Hands-on investing
Treat each investment as joining a new team. Spend time on the ground, engage with employees and understand how the business actually operates. Look first at people: founders deeply committed to what they are building.
In his words
“People work with me, not for me.”
“You cannot lead people if you are not willing to do the work yourself.”
“Here, it's survival of the fittest. There are no excuses.”
“Every company forces you to rethink recruitment, structure and leadership.”
“I want to be the mentor to these kids that I didn't have growing up.”