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Hi there! I’m John. Here's my 30 second bio:
- I'm an actuary at a large European insurer. The product I’m responsible for uses rewards to promote healthier living.
- I grew up in Cape Town and currently live in Munich.
- Bookstores are my kryptonite. I usually end up buying five books that I add to the "to-read" shelf.
- Running is my favourite way to make friends in a new city. Big fan of the outdoors.
- I have gone from dog stepdad to saying "good boy" every 5 minutes.
- Currently exploring these 12 Problems.
Writing:
I write about the creator economy and the future of work.
Favourite long-form essay:
The Shift to the Creator Economy
The world is moving from the traditional, institution-based economy to the creator economy. Advances in education and the democratization of technology will change how we work and earn a living. I first came across this idea via a tweet from Naval Ravikant: Eventually, everybody will be in the creat…
Newsletter:
I publish a weekly newsletter called Creators' Corner featuring:
- One creation from me: an essay, sketch or thread
- One creator in the spotlight
- A curation of the best content I consumed during the week
Hit subscribe to join me on my writing journey!