My Hobbies
I believe deeply that who we are outside work shapes who we become at work. My hobbies aren't distractions — they're where I find clarity, opportunity, and purpose.
What I Love & What It Teaches Me
Business & Systems Thinking
Every business problem is a system waiting to be understood. I find patterns, connections, and leverage points others miss.
The opportunity: This lens helps me architect not just software, but entire organizations. Seeing the whole system reveals where small changes create big impact.
Football & Physical Discipline
The beautiful game is my meditation. Watching Manchester United, playing with friends — football grounds me.
The opportunity: Football taught me that great teams respect roles. A startup fails when everyone wants to be a striker. This understanding shapes how I build and lead teams.
Travel with Family
Exploring new places with Farsu and Nunu. Every trip is a lesson in perspective and adaptability.
The opportunity: Travel breaks assumptions. Different cultures solve problems differently. This cross-pollination of ideas fuels creative problem-solving in my work.
Reading & Continuous Learning
Every book is a conversation with a brilliant mind. I read across domains — tech, philosophy, history, psychology.
The opportunity: One paragraph can save six months of wrong execution. Reading compounds. The ideas mix and create unexpected solutions.
Family & Grounded Living
Building a startup is important. Building a family is non-negotiable. Farsu and Nunu keep me grounded.
The opportunity: Family teaches patience, empathy, and long-term thinking. These are exactly the skills that make great leaders and products.
Social Responsibility
If your success doesn't uplift others, it's incomplete. Impact matters more than achievement.
The opportunity: This mindset attracts like-minded people. The best partnerships and opportunities come from genuine care for others.
Lessons I Live By
"Startup fails when everyone wants to be a striker. Great teams respect roles."
— From Football
"Your startup doesn't need 16-hour days. It needs a healthy brain — playing football or yoga."
— From Wellness
"This one paragraph saved us 6 months of wrong execution."
— From Reading
"If all your money depends on one idea, it's not conviction — it's risk."
— From Business
"Building companies with discipline of sport and heart of a family."
— From Philosophy
Manchester United & Teamwork
Watching Manchester United has taught me more about leadership and teamwork than any business book. The beautiful game shows how individual brilliance means nothing without collective effort.
Football taught me that the best teams aren't made of stars playing for themselves — they're built on trust, discipline, and respecting each role on the field.