Public Speaking
The Source Code: Precision - Pullman xChange Paris x House of Beautiful Business
On 24–25 June 2026, Pullman Hotels & Resorts and the House of Beautiful Business turned two Pullman properties in Paris, Montparnasse and Centre-Bercy, into a 24-hour gathering for 150 guests, by invitation only. The theme was The Source Code: the qualities that sit beneath everything we make
The Opposite of Sameness - Lecture at Domus Academy
On the limits of convenience and how having a craft sensibility changes how you design, lead and build. On 5 June 2026, I gave an online lecture for master's students at Domus Academy, Milan, across disciplines including fashion, design, and business. What follows is a summary of the
Teachings from Japanese Craftsmanship: What Is Enough?
This essay has been adapted from a short talk I gave at the Grande Finale of the House of Beautiful Business in Lisbon on November 6th, 2019 (watch the video). In March of this year I quit my job. I was feeling exhausted physically and mentally, and there was something