#25 – Klein Sitwala: I Can’t Hire Someone Who Doesn’t Play Sport | Therapy Isn’t For Everyone

We sat down with Klein Sitwala, a project lead by profession, but a charismatic, passionate and analytical thinker beyond his job title. What started as a conversation about Klein’s journey and the way he navigates life took us through entrepreneurship, ambition, success, privilege, sport and mental health. Klein shares the story behind Axlerod, a transport management system built to help fleet operators scale, and the thought process, challenges and execution behind turning the idea into reality. From there, the conversation takes some unexpected turns. We get into some of Klein’s more controversial views, including why he believes he could not hire someone who does not play or watch sport, whether society has become too soft, why not everyone can be elite, and why he believes therapy is not for everybody. In this episode, we discuss: • Klein’s journey and early experiences • Building Axlerod and the challenges of entrepreneurship • Sport, discipline and what they reveal about people • Whether society has become too soft • Success, standards and the idea that not everyone can be elite • Therapy and whether it is for everyone • Privilege and how differently people experience it A conversation about ambition, standards and the different ways we choose to navigate life. Like, comment, and share your thoughts! Beyond the Blueprint is a Vizure Production.