I am a happy 44 year old, married for the last 21 years to Evelyne and I have 6 children aged 2 to 19 years old. I am passionate about business and entrepreneurship. I started many businesses and my last one is a mobile game development studio in 2014. In 2011, I took my family on a 1 year adventure in Benin West Africa. While there I started a university that teaches students how to become leaders and entrepreneurs so they can create jobs for themselves and help in the alleviation of poverty. I travel to Africa 2 or 3 times per year. Evelyne and I, homeschool all our children and love everything that has to do with leadership education.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's a great way to travel - to get to know people and to really get a feel for the place. I love to exchange with others and that is really how we all grow and become better. You never know where your next great idea will come.

Interests

• education
• philanthropy
• business
• entrepreneurship
• different cultures
• parenting
• social business
• good books

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite movies have been The American President and The Intern. These are the only 2 movies that at the end of the movie I really felt that I wish this movie could of lasted for ever. In general I like movies especially dramas, and actions. I also like the Star Trek series.

I really love books and to read. I read about 20 to 30 books per year. Mostly about business, entrepreneurship and leadership. I also like history, science fiction (Orson Scott Card.)

I am sorry to say that I am not big on music in general, when I listen to music it is mostly piano.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Beyond being a father and husband, the work that I do to end poverty in Africa is probably the one amazing thing that I have done and am doing. I have been working on this actively for the last 5 years and it is one of the most important thing I have ever done.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Many things. I am a very open person. Business, entrepreneurship, leadership and success principles, the cause of poverty especially in Africa, the dimension of culture, anything to do with home-based education and many other things.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Benin, France, Togo, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Benin, Canada, United States