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.

Running has been a serious part of my life for many years. Most of my racing has been on the track, from the 1500m to the 5000m, with a few races in the mountains along the way.

Why do I love running so much? Simply put, it makes me feel alive. It takes me to places I would never otherwise explore and introduces me to people who understand the shared freedom of movement. There is a fair amount of suffering involved, but the good kind of suffering ;))

For three years, I chased my dream of becoming an Olympian. That pursuit even took me to Kenya, where I spent three months living and training. The adventure was always a big part of what drew me: testing myself somewhere unfamiliar, meeting remarkable people and seeing where running could take me. I documented some of that journey through RIFT, a project we ran to show what life out there was actually like.

Over time, my running has taken a different shape. These days, I feel increasingly drawn towards trails, mountain races and long days outside. For the next couple of years, I want to explore that properly through racing in beautiful places and immersing myself into the trail-running community.

I still want to discover how good I can become. But I am learning to pursue that ambition with curiosity, patience and enjoyment, without needing to force the destination.

For now, I want to stay healthy, follow what feels exciting and give this next chapter my full attention.

No force, just flow.

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.

Until recently, most of my public writing lived within the AI safety space. My job was to take what was happening in the field and write about it in a way that actually made sense to people outside of it, which turned out to be an interesting challenge. I have since stepped away from the organisation, but I value what the experience taught me.

I've also 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.