Mental health is as important as physical health. The founding journey is long and tough. Develop deep relationships with people and be vulnerable with them. Allow them to support you.

Company culture > productivity > speed of execution. The health of company culture determines how quickly a team executes, and speed is the only advantage you have over incumbents and competitors. So spend time and effort building a company your employees love working at.

I devour books and podcasts. I love learning new things and there’s just so much to learn. So on my walk to work, runs in the park, and on the sofa at the weekend, you’ll find me reading a paperback or listening to a podcast. My partner is so bored of hearing me say “I just read this really interesting thing…”

The best advice I ever received was to not take heed of people’s advice too much. Listen, then make your own decision. You’re closest to the problem.

I’ve been fascinated by the evolution of no-code companies. Consumer products with API integration at their core are making it possible for non-technical people to build their own automation. I expect we’ll see this more in B2B, empowering knowledge workers in specialised industries.

Founders need to build community early. I love seeing companies where growth is driven by raving fans who feel compelled to spread the word.

Everyone should read Endurance by Alfred Lansing. It’s the story of Ernest Shackleton’s expedition to Antarctica and is an epic tale of teamwork and resilience.

I find my peace in nature. Surrounded by mountains or out on the ocean you’re reminded how small you are and how unimportant your concerns are in the context of history.