10 minutes with… Richard Theo, - CEO, Wealthify

Built by investment experts, software engineers and entrepreneurs with a shared ambition to shake things up and make investing easy and affordable for everyone, Wealthify is challenging people to think differently and do more with their savings.

Lone wolf or team player?

Team player, although there are those that might say Lone Wolf.

What gets you out of bed on a Monday morning?

The pursuit of success.

Morning or night?

Morning. I’m an early riser, but a zombie by 10pm.

Apple or Samsung?

Apple. I’m sadly locked into the Apple ecosystem with family members.

What’s one quality you think an entrepreneur needs to possess?

Relentless optimism.

Winter or summer?

Summer every time. We suffer too much Seasonally Affected Disorder in the UK.

What would you say to your 16 year old self?

Don’t hide your light under a bushel.

What is your greatest achievement?

Producing two beautiful children.

Big night out or quiet night in?

98% quiet nights in, 2% big night out.

What do you do in your spare time?

Gardening, family, stay active.

Tea or coffee?

Coffee, I don’t really understand tea.

What inspires you?

Nature.

Indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors.

What's your favourite part about your job?

Recognition.

Home-cooked meal or takeaway?

Takeaway.

What is your favourite film, TV show or Podcast?

2001 A Space Odyssey.