Home: Maputo, Mozambique. Age: 46. Birthplace: Maputo, Mozambique. Profession: Businessman. Organization: VBC Corporation. Languages spoken: Portuguese and English.
Current project: Renewable energy project development – solar and wind energy. Latest accomplishment: Construction of a luxurious house complex in Maputo. Latest contribution to others: Resources and charitable donations to Obra Dom Orione and House Matthew 25 in Maputo. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Taking VBC Energy Towers from conception to operationalization. Last book read: Adaptive Markets: Financial Evolution at the Speed of Thought, by Andrew W. Lo. Recently viewed and recommended: Billions (Showtime). Recent unique acquisition: A painting by artist Cassi Namoda.
Personality profile: Open, witty, decisive. Moral compass: Trusting my instinct. How do you define a perfect friendship? Loyalty, trust; being real. What is your greatest joy? Good results. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? IT engineer. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Making an investment. What is at the top of your bucket list? Space tourism. What is your go-to workout? Running.
What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Checkers. What book have you repeatedly read? The Prince, by Niccolo Machiavelli. What movie have you repeatedly watched? The original MacGyver. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My grandfather. What is your go-to source of news and information? Bloomberg. What company or organization do you most admire? Tesla. What world event has had the greatest influence on your life? Attending the World Mobile Congress.
What is your big idea?
Interconnectivity within Africa; Energy transmission lines.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Learning and reading more. What change would you like to see in the world? Ending world hunger. What message do you want to send out into the world? Let's work towards peace.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? From Street Seller to Developer. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Denzel Washington. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A mechanical engineer. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Documents folder. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my family, at home, having a conversation over dinner. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? The last Christmas with my father. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? Between the ages of 28 and 33.
Personal mission: Philanthropy. Personal motto: Hopes in hand, dreams in action, feet on the ground. Desired epitaph: He played and won.
