This week my son Oskar has been trekking in Nepal, enjoying some amazing views. I rarely post about family stuff here, but I’m so proud of what he has achieved in recent years. He’s developing into a fine young man with a great range of practical skills that will no doubt help fund his future adventures. I’m so glad I was able to see him off on the start of his trip, when we met up in Saigon a few months ago.

A great deal has happened in my own life since then. I’m facing some mountains to climb of a different kind. But with the support of my family my amazing wife Renea and a brilliant medical support team, I’m pleased to say we are now making progress.

Paul Spence is a commentator, researcher and a part-time university assistant lecturer in commerce and management. A previous co-founder of a successful New Zealand based global technology venture, co-founder and director of Creative Forest, principal at GeniusNet Research & GeniusReFi and a startup advisor. You can follow Paul on BlueSky @GeniusReFi or Twitter/X @GeniusNet