I’ve spent most of my life building things – teams, strategies, and companies. For over two decades, I worked with emerging technologies across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, often spending more time on airplanes than at home. Then, one day, I decided to stop—for the sake of my family and myself.
Ready for another day of great nature experiences – Gunnar Florus
I decided to invest two years away from business to focus on the mountains. It wasn’t a retreat; it was a decision to reset while I was still fit, curious, and had knees that mostly worked.
At the time, I had an intense fear of heights. But by training steadily and pushing boundaries, I overcame it. I’ve now trained as a glacier guide, and continue to develop my skills with care and structure.
Since then, I’ve taken on more advanced climbs and longer solo expeditions. One of the more memorable was MASSIV—a 21-day, 350-kilometre crossing of the Norwegian mountains, alone and on foot, late in the season.
The mindset needed in the mountains—measured risk, planning, calm under pressure—is not so different from what’s needed in business. I’ve seen more than a few turnarounds that felt like steep climbs with no obvious retreat. You don’t quit halfway up, and the same goes for leadership.
I have gathered some of what I’ve learned here, alongside reports from the field and notes from various expeditions. I don’t claim to have all the answers, but I do believe in preparation and in sharing what might be useful to others on the way up.
These days, I enjoy combining my role as Partner in a private investment firm with a life that leaves room for what matters most: family, outdoor life, and the occasional mountain expedition.
You will find more expedition reports, planning tools, and technical notes in the other sections of this site.
If you’d like to follow along, I occasionally post expedition updates on pixelfed and Instagram, and share professional reflections on LinkedIn.
