Climb Podcast

I am often asked to explain our investment philosophy at Hyperlight Ventures. It’s one that turns traditional impact investing on it’s head. We look for companies which have a strong source of competitive advantage that they use to drive impact. In turn, this enables them to generate exceptional profitability which further accelerates the impact they […]

Investment Strategies

When people talk about investment strategies, we tend to think there’s only one way to invest. Usually the one that escapes us. The truth, as with many things, is much more subtle. The right strategy to use depends what you’re investing in and which part of that particular market or sector you’re investing in. In […]

Patience

Patience – it’s something we all struggle with. In a world of instant gratification, we all want results, right now. But there’s definitely value in delaying gratification. Studies show that children who learn to resist having things straight away end up with more positive long-term outcomes, including higher intelligence, social responsibility and social competence. One […]

Prepare to be Disintermediated

Did you know … Blockbuster was approached by Netflix TWICE in 2000 and had the opportunity to buy Netflix for $50 million. Blockbuster turned the [………]

How our High Streets must change

The way we are working, living, and playing in our towns is changing. The solution is not to ignore what is happening, but to understand it … And then to take advantage of it. [……….]

Qandor Magazine February issue

Qandor Magazine FEBRUARY issue is out now, featuring my article on the importance of sustainable construction and how investors can meet the rising demand for sustainable homes. [ …..]

Buy Association media coverage

Read our latest media coverage from Buy Association, which tackles green housing and property improvements. With the government’s introduction of the Green Homes [……..]

Property Investor Today

Delighted to be featured in Property Investor. The article highlights a record number of city-dwellers relocating to regional cities. Studies show that the high demand for regional properties, particularly those located in [………]

Qandor Magazine

I’m thrilled to be mentioned on the cover of this year’s very first issue of lime grove case study Qandor Magazine!

In this issue, I have written an interesting case study for our 25,000 sq ft development in Lime Grove, Gloucester, where I shared our main challenges and the lessons we learned along the way. [……..]

Construction Industry News

Construction Industry News has published my contribution to an article on the government’s Future Homes Standard initiative. This requires that all homes have low carbon heating and be ‘zero carbon ready’ by 2025. [………]