In this episode, South-African-born Chris shares how a lifetime of competitive sport and four international moves, shaped his mission to improve employee wellbeing worldwide.

Raised in Cape Town, Chris left home at 18 on a golf scholarship in rural Arkansas, trained with Ironman pros in Boulder, and finally relocated to London in 2021, navigating red-list travel bans, an ancestry visa and a 10-day quarantine via Montenegro along the way.

He explains why time-zones, diaspora networks and access to capital made the UK the right launch-pad, and how he now manages teams in Cape Town, Johannesburg, London and beyond.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Chris and His Athletic Journey

06:02 Navigating Life During COVID-19

08:50 The Move to London: Personal and Professional Motivations

12:05 Building a Business Across Borders

15:06 The Importance of Time Zones in Global Business

18:05 Strategic Market Focus: UK vs. US

21:01 The Growth of the South African Tech Scene

22:27 Exploring Biotech and Work Opportunities

24:01 Connecting with Teams and Locations

25:09 The Importance of Focus in Business

26:34 From Accounting to Entrepreneurship

27:53 Addressing the Funding Gap for SMEs

30:19 Building a Marketplace for Working Capital

31:43 Transitioning to Health and Well-being Tech

34:09 Developing a Comprehensive Health Platform

37:02 Targeting Corporate and Insurance Markets

39:07 The Role of Purpose in Entrepreneurship

41:46 Navigating the Challenges of Founding a Company

44:54 Finding Purpose and Enjoying the Journey

46:35 The Importance of Intent and Community

49:00 Embracing the Entrepreneurial Spirit

51:52 Excitement in the Tech Space

53:00 Looking Ahead: Future Aspirations

53:02 Transforming Mental Health Perspectives

56:40 The Agility of Startups in Competitive Markets

01:00:25 Leveraging AI for Enhanced Employee Well-Being

01:03:11 Demonstrating Value in Corporate Health Solutions

01:08:44 Engagement Strategies for Health Platforms

01:15:30 Future Aspirations and Impact on Health