Necker MaiTai
- By Richard Branson -
- Jan 17, 2013
Enjoyed a fascinating, fun-filled MaiTai gathering on Necker. We brought together a whole host of kitesurfing enthusiasts and forward-thinking entrepreneurs.
The events are perfect for meeting interesting new people, letting your hair down and building some great connections. Plus there's lots of kitesurfing, which is always fine by me!
MaiTai was created by kitesurfer extraordinaire Susi Mai and venture capitalist Bill Tai. The first ever MaiTai Necker was co-led by Constantin Bisanz, serial entrepreneur - thanks to all.
What's more, MaiTai is set up as a non-profit to harness the community’s power to promote environmental advocacy and protect the playgrounds nature provides for us.
Here's an interesting article about what some other MaiTai members are up to at the moment. You can find out more over at the MaiTai website.
The next big MaiTai event will be on May 24th for a week and Susi Mai is encouraging kiters and non-kiters alike to attend, email her at necker@maitaiglobal.org. Hopefully if you’re a non-kiter, you’ll be a kiter by the end of the week.
MaiTai works for kiters and learners alike and I look forward to being there. Below are the other entrepreneurs and kitesurfers who came along, and you can see more of the photos over on Facebook.
Bill Tai
Constantin Bisanz
Andre Phillip
Hermione Way
Zak Holdsworth
Changra Jessee
Tom Katis
Gretta Kruesi
Dave Gilboa
Nina Quiros
James Lindenbaum
Samantha Murillo
Quincy Dein
Fabian Heilemann
Ferry Heilemann
Brandon Simins
Andrew McCormack
James Rossiter
Fabrice Grinda
Alexandra Merle-Huet
By Richard Branson. Founder of Virgin Group
