How I Learned to Find Customers, Wherever I Was in the World

How I Learned to Find Customers, Wherever I Was in the World

I’m Adam Thornhill, an entrepreneur and investor based in Dubai, originally from Liverpool, England. This series looks back at the early stages of my career – the businesses I built, the mistakes I made, and what those experiences taught me about building something that lasts. I hope you find these lessons useful. I’d love to… Continue reading →

What My First Property Deal in the UAE Taught Me About Timing

What My First Property Deal in the UAE Taught Me About Timing

I’m Adam Thornhill, an entrepreneur and investor based in Dubai, originally from Liverpool, England. This series looks back at the early stages of my career – the businesses I built, the mistakes I made, and what those experiences taught me about building something that lasts. I hope you find these lessons useful. I’d love to… Continue reading →

What Cars Taught Me About Risk and Independence

What Cars Taught Me About Risk and Independence

I’m Adam Thornhill, an entrepreneur and investor based in Dubai, originally from Liverpool, England. This series looks back at the early stages of my career – the businesses I built, the mistakes I made, and what those experiences taught me about building something that lasts. I hope you find these lessons useful. I’d love to… Continue reading →

Finding Discipline After a Wake-Up Call: Returning to Running at 26

Finding Discipline After a Wake-Up Call: Returning to Running at 26

I’m Adam Thornhill, an entrepreneur and investor based in Dubai, originally from Liverpool, England. This series looks back at the early stages of my career – the businesses I built, the mistakes I made, and what those experiences taught me about building something that lasts. I hope you find these lessons useful. I’d love to… Continue reading →

Building Something that Lasts: Shifting from Service-Based Work Towards Long-term Investment

Building Something that Lasts: Shifting from Service-Based Work Towards Long-term Investment

I’m Adam Thornhill, an entrepreneur and investor based in Dubai, originally from Liverpool, England. This series looks back at the early stages of my career – the businesses I built, the mistakes I made, and what those experiences taught me about building something that lasts. I hope you find these lessons useful. I’d love to… Continue reading →

Hard Lessons: How I Pivoted to the Travel Industry with No Experience

Hard Lessons: How I Pivoted to the Travel Industry with No Experience

I’m Adam Thornhill, an entrepreneur and investor based in Dubai, originally from Liverpool, England. This series looks back at the early stages of my career – the businesses I built, the mistakes I made, and what those experiences taught me about building something that lasts. I hope you find these lessons useful. I’d love to… Continue reading →

Building Momentum: My First Steps into Entrepreneurship

Building Momentum: My First Steps into Entrepreneurship

I’m Adam Thornhill, an entrepreneur and investor based in Dubai, originally from Liverpool, England. This series looks back at the early stages of my career – the businesses I built, the mistakes I made, and what those experiences taught me about building something that lasts. I hope you find these lessons useful. I’d love to… Continue reading →

Learning Through Work: What My Apprenticeship Taught Me About Responsibility

Learning Through Work: What My Apprenticeship Taught Me About Responsibility

I’m Adam Thornhill, an entrepreneur and investor based in Dubai, originally from Liverpool, England. This series looks back at the early stages of my career – the businesses I built, the mistakes I made, and what those experiences taught me about building something that lasts. I hope you find these lessons useful. I’d love to… Continue reading →

Early Independence: What Choosing Work Over School Taught Me About Business

Early Independence: What Choosing Work Over School Taught Me About Business

I’m Adam Thornhill, an entrepreneur and investor based in Dubai, originally from Liverpool, England. This series looks back at the early stages of my career – the businesses I built, the mistakes I made, and what those experiences taught me about building something that lasts. I hope you find these lessons useful. I’d love to… Continue reading →