What we’re about
One day, I suggested to a founder (that I met on LinkedIn but never met in person, thanks Terence) that instead of the usual coffee meeting (I hate traffic) we should rather 'Walk and Talk' up Lions Head mountain in Cape Town at 5:55AM.
It was an excellent meeting (equivalent to 5 coffee meetings and healthier too) and invited another entrepreneur I was coaching for his fund raising to join us. As they say the rest is history.
WGW's is a perfect way to meet other like-minded people in the best natural setting that Cape Town has to offer.
I've committed to walking up Lions Head every Friday morning with a group of 5-10 (winter) to 40+ (summer) people.
I try curate the groups as best I can, so there is a mix of all types of humans (local and international; founders and investors; ecosystem and business builders), however I do rely on a healthy dose of serendipity and referrals!
If you haven’t hiked up Lions Head before, here is some more info ….
It’s a 5km round trip with a 370m ascent (peak is 669m above sea level) on a dirt road and rocky path with a few ladders. A moderate level of fitness is required, especially if you want to keep up with the conversation :)
The most beautiful panoramic views of Cape Town as you corkscrew up to the summit!
It generally takes 2.5 hours up and down at a walking and talking pace. Including 15 minutes for photos at the top. Enough time to return home, shower and be at your desk for your 9/9:30am video call.
It is not too hectic for anyone struggling with vertigo, they now have ladders installed on the steeper sections.
What to bring…
- Running/trail takkies.(sneakers for my foreign friends).
- A bottle of water (500ml+).
- A warm, windproof top.
- A (head) torch, if you have one, I will bring a few spares (April to Sept).
A hat or sunscreen (Dec to Feb). - A charged phone for photos (Save +27 21 937 0300 mountain rescue just to be safe).
- Secure and safe place for your car keys (we have almost lost a few sets).
We meet at the Lions Head Parking every Friday at 5:55AM to leave at 6:00AM sharp.
If you are late you can catch us up and WhatsApp me. We generally summit before 7:00AM and return to the base by 8:20AM.
Here is the map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kveGGqWZawwSgEeb7?g_st=ic
To confirm your place please whatsapp (+27 82 451 51 66) me in the week of your walk and I will add you to the list and confirm with a weather update.
Looking forward to seeing you on one of my WGW's in the future!
Onwards & Upwards Together 🚀 🍾!
Will 💚🥾⛰️
