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Francois Botha

@francoisbotha

Xennial. Living by Gandhi Learning by Google.
The next generation of family office & sustainable wealth @andsimpleco (andsimple.co).

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Building on the idea of the startup principles for family offices, I'm fleshing out each one in more detail. Here's the first. The "why". Latest on @forbes #familyoffice hubs.la/Q03f1BSX0

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Wondering about how market volatility might provide an opportunity for expediting the professionalisation of family offices - tech, people, and processes. What do you think? Drop me some thoughts in the comments (or DMs). #familyoffice

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I’m busy reading The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin who produced acts like The Beastie Boys and Run DMC. -- No matter what tools you use to create, the true instrument is you. And through you, the universe that surrounds us all comes into focus.

I’m busy reading The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin who produced acts like The Beastie Boys and Run DMC. 
--
No matter what tools you use to create, 
the true instrument is you.
And through you,
the universe that surrounds us 
all comes into focus.
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This Sunday, if you're looking for some reading in between easter gatherings, here are some ideas in my 10-part series on family offices with a startup mindset. This time it's all about the team. Latest on Forbes #familyoffice #recruitment hubs.la/Q03j1cqV0

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This morning, I caught up on news, and within the market chaos, there was a less-prominent discussion around tech workforce lay-offs. Is this because of tariffs? AI replacing certain labour? Or just regular adjustments because of slowed performance? hubs.la/Q03j_hyv0

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I dusted off The Alchemist from Paulo Coelho as part of my spring-clean this weekend and it got me thinking. Can Santiago's journey teach us something about meaningful wealth? On @forbes #familyoffice bit.ly/42YHNs1

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A year ago, I asked the question: What if unsuspecting firms start launching family office services? Now it seems more firms are doing just that. A couple of months ago, Sotheby's launched and last month CAA launched theirs to service the celebrity niche. bit.ly/4jHlU81

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In honour of International Mother's day, I updated a piece I first wrote in 2018. #familybusiness #familyoffice #femaleleaders #matriach on @forbes hubs.la/Q03lYQpQ0

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Hello, London? This is Copenhagen calling. Just passing through tomorrow to see our new @andSimpleco office location, opening later this year. Can you put the kettle on for some tea?

Hello, London? 
This is Copenhagen calling. Just passing through tomorrow to see our new @andSimpleco office location, opening later this year. 
Can you put the kettle on for some tea?
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We live in a world that won’t sit still. Tech leaps weekly. Politics go Orwellian. The climate is boiling. The economy rolls like a slot machine. And still we’re expected to lead, build and create in this context. Here are some concepts to help make sense: hubs.la/Q03n6mNV0

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On this rainy Sunday, I collected some of the ideas that several family office advisors have shared with me over the last couple of weeks. Latest in my startup FO series on Forbes #familyoffice #governance #agility hubs.la/Q03p2ktM0

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If you love Rick Rubin. Or The Creative Act. Or ancient philosophy. Or vibe coding. Or Anthropic. Or generative art. Or just new ideas. This one's for you. hubs.la/Q03p4CBY0

If you love Rick Rubin. Or The Creative Act. Or ancient philosophy. Or vibe coding. Or Anthropic. Or generative art. Or just new ideas. This one's for you. hubs.la/Q03p4CBY0
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Hey, New York. ✌️ Where are the best bagels rn? This week I'm in town for Techweek events, and spending IRL time with the Fortaleza crew, but always up for coffee. #nytw #familyoffice

Hey, New York. ✌️ Where are the best bagels rn? This week I'm in town for Techweek events, and spending IRL time with the Fortaleza crew, but always up for coffee. #nytw #familyoffice
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Pets might not have made it as trusted office assistants (yet), but in the agentic era, that might not be the most far-fetched idea. From talent and tech to governance, it’s time to relook #familyoffice operations. 🐾 Read the full piece on Forbes: hubs.la/Q03s7fM-0

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After spending a week overlooking the Aegean, recharging and living off Greek salad, I couldn’t help but wonder what family offices might have been like in ancient Greece. Latest on Forbes hubs.la/Q03v75f80

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New piece in The National Law Review 🧾 The Corporate Transparency Act is a compliance nudge, But for family offices, it should be a governance wake-up call. Transparency starts from within bit.ly/40xijS8 #familyoffice #governance #corporatetransparency

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Do you need a business continuity plan? Our latest guide highlights the importance of a comprehensive business continuity plan for family offices, ensuring uninterrupted operations and safeguarding wealth. Read the full guide here: hubs.la/Q03vCSB50

Do you need a business continuity plan? 

Our latest guide highlights the importance of a comprehensive business continuity plan for family offices, ensuring uninterrupted operations and safeguarding wealth.

Read the full guide here:
hubs.la/Q03vCSB50
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Here are three concepts from the Founding Fathers that resonate with enduring family office leadership: 1. Declaration: Start with a clear purpose 2. Institution: Build systems beyond people 3. Constitution: Codify values for generations #FamilyOffice hubs.la/Q03vZp-b0