Francois Botha
I believe that the next generation of family leaders need new, simple tools and trusted advisors with a fresh outlook.
Europe, North America
Copenhagen,
Denmark
Art
Business transformation,
Strategic foresight,
Technology advisory
Francois is the founder of Simple. He comes from an academic background that lies in strategic business- & brand management, but more importantly, he grew up and worked in a family-owned luxury travel business in Cape Town, South Africa.
Francois knows firsthand the unique dynamics inherent in working with family members and want to help other family-owned firms make the most of their strong points while skirting common problem areas faced by family offices.
He’s also a Senior Contributor to Forbes, writing a weekly column on family office strategy, and is a frequent speaker at wealth management, FinTech and related events and conferences.
Insights Francois has written
Venture philanthropy vs impact investing: How to align impact and philanthropy
ImpactImpact investing and philanthropy are not necessarily on opposite sides of the scale. However, understanding the differences can ultimately make or break the success of any particular investment.
Cryptocurrency's rise in family office investment considerations
InvestmentsThe meteoric rise of digital assets, and Bitcoin in particular, is undeniable. But what role can this cryptocurrency play in a family office portfolio?
What we can learn about family business succession through a famous feud
Next GenerationKnown as the family behind a behemoth entertainment and broadcast empire, the Murdochs appear as something of a TV drama themselves. We're going beyond the tabloid headlines to find out what this famous feud means for Rupert Murdoch's legacy and the succession of his family business.
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