Home: Eindhoven, Netherlands. Age: Older than I look (36). Birthplace: United Kingdom. Profession: Gaming content creation. Organization: Sparkles Production, SkinSearch. Title: CEO. Pronouns: He/Him/His. Alma mater: University of the West of England, Bristol.
Current project: Creative. Recent recognition: E-sport fire award. Latest accomplishment: Dragonlore #1 Float Skin created. Latest contribution to others: 10,000 euros to the ROZE Eindhoven animal charity. Many gifted cars to friends, many gifted skins to viewers. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Starting a YouTube channel after university instead of getting a “real” job. Poured everything into it and it paid off. Hobbies: Bike riding, collecting, beaches, cocktails, competitive gaming. Last book read: Not Enoughness: The Gift and the Curse, by Jarek Tadla. Recently viewed and recommended: Enemy of the State. Recent unique acquisition: A seventeenth century Katana Samurai sword.
Personality profile: Open, honest, principled, compassionate, empathetic. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Chill. Moral compass: I trust my gut and treat others how I’d like to be treated myself. How do you define a perfect friendship? Trust, reliability. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Teamwork, respect. What is your greatest joy? My relationship with my partner. What is your guilty pleasure? Lemon meringue pie. What natural talent have you neglected? Basketball. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Music production, artist. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Investments and food. How do you relieve stress? Gaming, gym, bike riding. What is your go-to workout? Dips. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Fun, good vibes and memories.
What was your first paying job? Waiter. What was your favorite college course? Programming. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Pokemon. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Enemy of the State. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? YouTube Gold Play Button. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? AI. What is your favorite app? Counter-Strike 2. What is your go-to source of news and information? YouTube Independent Coverage.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
Directing people with less skin knowledge to safe sites to find the cheapest prices
What change would you like to see in the world? More selflessness. What message do you want to send out into the world? Whatever you’re going through, go can get through it. You’ll come out even stronger at the other end. What widely held belief do you reject? It’s not that easy. What mega-trend most excites you? AI. What mega-trend most concerns you? AI.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Keanu Reeves. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Mac Miller. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An archeologist. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My Pokemon collection. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? Surrounded by loved ones in a peaceful tranquil setting. What advice would you give your younger self? Don’t rely on others too much; the person that truly cares the most about you and has the power to change your future, is you. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? Katowice 2014, so I could purchase lots of capsules. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? None. Every experience I’ve had, whether positive or negative, has formed the person I am today, and I like that person.
Personal mission: Spreading joy and positivity through entertainment. Personal motto: Help those who’ve helped you, and those around you. If we all do that, we all rise to the top together. Favorite quote: "If a problem can be solved, there is no use worrying about it. If it can't be solved, then there is still no use worrying about it. Worry is pointless" (Dalai Lama).
