• I believe the European Union should evolve into a European Republic. If you must place me into a political bucket please throw me in with the centrists.

• I explore pragmatic ideas for building better cities and shaping the built environment so that people thrive and communities grow.

• I’m a curious, life-long learner and especially focus on principles of investing well, financial independence, and timeless ideas about living a good life.

• I want to spread good ideas to more people and spark new conversations as an opinion columnist and podcast host.

• I develop and invest in real estate through my company - OVO Europa.

• In a previous career I was a tech entrepreneur and programmer, founded multiple startups, most notably building a non-profit coding school for refugees and minorities.

• Spending a long weekend with the stack of books I’ve been meaning to read for a long time. I keep a list of the best books I read here.

• Going on an international road trip adventure with friends and getting lost somewhere in the world.

• Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in every new city I visit to meet great people and stay healthy. And of course, I never skip on the local coffee.