Hey there!

Thank you for taking the time to check out my profile. I'm new to Couchsurfing and looking to do some trips in 2018.

My names David, I'm an aspiring entrepreneur (look out Elon Musk) - I run two early start ups. One is a social media ad agency and the other is a software company helping businesses streamline their recruitment processes.

I truly believe life is to be fully experienced. You should shoot for self actualisation and try to reach your potential in all areas!

You of course have to enjoy yourself along the way too.

So while you're focusing on the important things & working hard... you also need to make sure you're exploring the world and experiencing the best it has to offer!

P.S. I used to compete internationally in tennis as a junior (Under 18). So that's why I've visited a lot of places... unfortunately that means I've mainly seen a lot of airports, tennis clubs and hotels!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing because I have found I definitely enjoy somewhere the 3rd+ time I visit. Because I know what's up and I might have to friends there to hang with.

If I stay with someone in a new city, I figured I can speed up this process and get straight into experiencing the place has to offer.

I also love meeting new people (cliche I know). But I'm fascinated with people and love bonding with them... discovering their loves, goals, what they want to do in life.

On top of that, I think you can learn something from everyone. I try to make people's lives better when I meet them, because I know they make mine better!

I also want to add as much value. If I can help inspire people I stay with that would be awesome. Super happy to share any business knowledge bombs.

And let's me honest it's a good way to not pay for hotels. Dinner and drinks on me though!

P.S. I can sleep anywhere, and always up fairly early - so let me know if you want coffee or breakfast in bed! :)
Or come on a run with me in the morning? Hangover depending...

Interests

As you can see, I'm interested in a lot of things. It may look overboard now but I had to be really picky.

In short, I live pretty intensely. Either it's working hard (business/gym) or it's playing hard and exploring/socialising (yay another cliche).

Anyway, the majority of my life it's all go as I want to make the most of my time on this planet!

Beyond recreation, I love business and creating value. It's an amazing feeing giving clients & customers awesome results and getting them a huge return on their investment.

As mentioned before, I also love the idea of becoming the best possible me. So whatever expands the brain, body, mind, self, skills - I am very much interesting in.

• music festivals
• dancing
• fitness
• running
• meditation
• nightlife
• clubbing
• technology
• traveling
• music
• live music
• electronic music
• rock music
• dance music
• surfing
• jet skiing
• skiing
• tennis
• swimming
• business
• communications
• entrepreneurship
• languages
• psychology
• solo travel
• business travel
• adventure travel
• travel
• learning languages
• personal development
• techno
• self improvement
• djing
• comedy
• meeting new people
• self-development
• surrealism
• advertising
• social media
• psychedelics
• social psychology
• sales
• adventure sports
• digital nomad
• playing tennis
• lifting weights
• keeping fit
• health and fitness
• self-actualisation
• music producting

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm fairly certain my music taste is pretty solid, friends seem to dig suggestions... However, it's all over the place.

We're talking house, techno, rock, punk. indie rock, hip hop, trap, EDM (the actually definition), alt hiphop, minimal techFeel free to follow me on Spotify & check out some playlists. User name is alkalinerecords (name from an old project, maybe to be rekindled!)

Listen to 'Tunnel Vision' playlist if you want something to focus to.

Again I could list for ever, however, I will choose one.

My favourite move is Revolver. The best Guy Ritchie film I think, just a little too 'out there' for the mainstream.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My time as an athlete was awesome, and definitely achieved a lot.

However, I think forgoing security and a low stress life for while & venturing off into my own business was the most amazing thing I've done.

Starting it was the beginning of the journey and path where I can hopefully help and impact the world in a big way.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you all I know about business, social media, advertising, marketing etc.

I also love studying personal development, philosophy and the mind/self - so we can definitely chat for hours on that.

If there's a tennis court nearby I can also give you a crash course and really improve you. I'll also be your gym/fitness motivation in the morning if you need it. If I'm human when I wake up I like to go for some kind of run or walk to kick of the day.

I also have all the funny stories and anecdotes we could possible need.

If there's a tennis court nearby I can also give you a crash course and really improve you.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Loads & loads of fun
Knowledge
Partying & bringing the high energy
Business Skills
Cooking (chili con carne is my jam - it's not hard but it's still my thing!)
Laughter
Cool music
Helping you meet other people when we're out (#wing)
Local advice and introductions for different places

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bulgaria, Burundi, Canada, Cyprus, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Kenya, Libya, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United Kingdom, United States