The Brave Technology Coop is a digital platform for people who use drugs to stay safe (and alive) no matter where they are.
I formed this company in June 2004 as a legal consultancy for offshore hedge funds, private equity and special purpose vehicles. It evolved into a full-service platform for all offshore activities globally, with a focus on fund setups. We managed to build an outsized reputation as being not only professional and knowledgeable but just nice people to work with, something which was key to us as we grew the business.
Citco introduced me to the world of hedge funds and I learned a lot as part of their global in-house legal team, working with world-renowned hedge fund managers around the world as well as brand new funds that needed both hands held as they got set up.
I completed my clerkship at Ramsay Webber and then practiced as a qualifed attorney for a short while before leaving for Ireland and the UK (where I held a few short-term roles at Cazenove and Barclays before heading to Curacao).
So many more amazing things! For a start I'm a father and a husband, and being present in both of those roles is extremely important to me. I also perform live music, volunteer as a board director, advisor, consultant and mentor to various social enterprises and entrepreneurs, I've launched a TEDx, an industry think tank and a few failed business ventures.