about me

I'm 23 years old, I study Applied AI at university, and I spend most of my time either running, reading, writing or planning some crazy adventure. People who know me well would probably call me a dreamer, as I have this habit of getting completely consumed by big visions. But I'd say it's important to believe deeply in the feeling of possibility, whilst also staying grounded in reality as it is.

Another trait (and skill) of mine is bringing people together, mostly through curating unforgettable experiences. I've hosted evenings that people still speak about today as if it were some kind of folklore. There's just something special about having a vision for a space you want to create, being intentional by inviting the right people to fill that space, and then watching the magic unfold.

As much as I love people, I'm also equal part introvert. The ways I recharge is usually with a book in hand, going on a long run, or sitting down for a meditation. My commitment to my spiritual growth is also a big part of how I approach my life. I maintain a quiet daily practice to stay present and be connected to something bigger than whatever is on my to-do list.

The things that matter to me are pretty simple. Family, good people, meaningful work, and beauty in all its forms. I lovveee music... listening to it, curating it, building a night around it. I also believe life is meant to be enjoyed. Adventures, good parties, long dinners. I care about art, and about leaving things slightly better than I found them.

I don't have it all figured out, and I've stopped pretending that I do. Instead, I'm just here to build things that matter, be a decent human, and see what happens when I actually pay attention to the world around me.

I race the 1500m to the 5000m professionally. And the occasional race in the mountains. That sounds very official, but most of the time I am just out there because the day-to-day reality of running makes me feel great.

Running takes me to places I never would have been able to explore. I get to meet people who bond over the shared freedom of movement. At times, running makes you suffer. But the kind of suffering that ultimately makes you grow. No force, just flow.

Right now, my big goal for the season is the Argentine National Championships in August. The goal is to earn my spot and make the Argentine team for the South American Games. Ambitious yes, but as Richard Branson once said… nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Long term, the 2032 Olympics is the big goal on the wall. Ambitious again and perhaps even audacious, but I truly believe I have what it takes. God has gifted me a talent, and it is my intention to honor it as best I can.

I've been told failure only happens when you lack the courage to even begin trying. So here I am, giving it my best shot :)

I've always found writing to be my best form of articulating what's going on inside my head. It started with reading as a kid, devouring stories that allowed my imagination to run wild and free. Somewhere in-between it all I became convinced that words, when used well, are one of the most powerful things a person can wield. I still believe that.

Right now most of my writing lives inside the AI safety space. I write the newsletter for AI Safety South Africa. My job is to take what's happening in the field and write about it in a way that actually makes sense to people outside of it, which turns out to be an interesting challenge.

Beyond that, I've written and delivered countless speeches over the years. I think I have a quiet knack for making them entertaining and a little theatrical. But the part I actually love is writing them first. Standing up and delivering it is almost secondary. For me, a speech is crafted on the page.