Q: What is your job title?
I’m the co-founder and CEO at risr/.
Q: What made you decide to start this company?
I was inspired by a Brazilian businessman called Ricardo Semler who created an amazing culture at his company based on trust and freedom.
Q: What’s your biggest hope/aspiration for this company?
It’s a cliche but my aspiration for this company is that our people can build and work in a culture free from the usual corporate bureaucracy and cynicism where together they can make a positive difference in the world.
Q: What is the best thing about working at risr/?
Not having a boss.
Q: Describe a typical day at work?
I mainly work from home and a typical day is pretty much like most people’s: email, spreadsheets, too much slack and of course zoom! Sometimes I get to ride on my bicycle to meetings and that is a treat.
Q: What is your favourite quote?
“The obstacle is the way”, which is a shorter version of Marcus Aurelius’ “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.”
Q: What is your favourite place?
Hunza Valley in Pakistan which is part of the ancient Silk Route between China and the West.
