Chris Smith

London

Managing Partner, Playfair Capital and Contributor at Forbes

Managing Partner @PlayfairCapital | Class 25 @KauffmanFellows | Contributor @Forbes

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“8 Questions with Playfair” ft. Jonny Plein @ YASO

1 month ago | medium.com | Chris Smith

This is the twenty-second in our “8 Questions” series — in which we sit down with founders in the Playfair portfolio who share their entrepreneurial journey. We first invested in YASO in early 2023 (here’s the original Why we invested post).
Why Real Intimacy Can’t Exist in Patriarchy

1 month ago | medium.com | Chris Smith

An Educational Mini-Series on Modern RelationshipsModern relationships are asking more of us than ever before. We’re expected to be emotionally available, sexually connected, communicative, fair, and mutually supportive — but many of us were never taught how to do any of that. Why? Because we’ve inherited a system that actively works against it. That system is patriarchy, and whether we realize it or not, it shapes how we love, how we fight, and how we fail each other.
Relational Reckoning: Is Your Relationship Worth Saving?

1 month ago | medium.com | Chris Smith

An Educational Mini-Series on Modern RelationshipsWe’ve all heard the advice: “Relationships take work.” But how much work is too much? How do we know when a relationship is worth investing in, or when it may be time to throw in the towel? This question lies at the heart of what is referred to as Relational Reckoning: a mature, grounded process of evaluating whether your relationship is meeting enough of your core needs to continue investing in it. It’s not about fantasy ideals or rigid standards.
What’s Good for Us? Thinking Ecologically in Relationships.

1 month ago | medium.com | Chris Smith

An Educational Mini-Series on Modern RelationshipsMost of us grow up thinking about love in terms of what we want or deserve. We ask: “Am I getting my needs met?” or “What do I need to feel satisfied?” While those questions matter, they can keep us stuck in an individualistic mindset — especially when we’re in conflict.
Why is Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) So Complex?

2 months ago | medium.com | Chris Smith

An Educational Mini-series on Intimacy and SexFor many of us, it can feel like gender and sexual orientation should be obvious. You’re either a man or a woman. You’re either straight or gay. But real life doesn’t fit into tidy boxes — and neither do people. Conversations about gender identity and sexual orientation have moved rapidly in recent years, with increasing visibility for nonbinary identities, queer relationships, and a broader range of sexual expressions.
Only Two Genders? How “Common Sense” Beliefs Ignore Biological Reality

Mar 17, 2025 | medium.com | Chris Smith

Taking a closer look at what we know about biological sex and genderChris Smith, RLT-C, SSC·Follow6 min read·--Recently, there has been a rising moral panic about how society understands biological sex and gender identity. Proponents of a rigid, binary conception of gender — only male and female — frequently frame their arguments as “common sense,” relying on simplistic notions of physical differences, behaviors, or biological markers.
Remember you! Action , Action, Action ! Always moving ,always plotting, always acting. How do I unleash that?? How do I stop being so damn afraid all the time? Whats the big secret? You take action… - Chris smith - Medium

Mar 4, 2025 | medium.com | Chris Smith

Remember you!Action , Action, Action !Always moving ,always plotting, always acting. How do I unleash that?? How do I stop being so damn afraid all the time? Whats the big secret? You take action. Nothing fancy, you just get after it. Nothing is going to be perfect the first time out, hell not even after the 20th time. But who knows you might get it right. You still need too act though, and I mean now!Plan it out, and execute,execute execute! Your gonna have to make adjustment, but thats okay.
The Truth About Catcalling, Dick Pics, and Gaslighting

Mar 2, 2025 | medium.com | Chris Smith

How Everyday Violence Reinforces Women’s SubjugationChris Smith, RLT-C, SSC·Follow6 min read·--A Patriarchal Framework of OppressionThe subjugation of women in patriarchal societies is deeply rooted in religious, cultural, and institutional beliefs that position women as subservient to men. The expectation that women must defer to men in all aspects of life — including sexually and psychologically — has been enforced for centuries through doctrine, policy, and social norms.
What is Sexual Orientation, and Why Are We So Obsessed with Gender?

Feb 25, 2025 | medium.com | Chris Smith

An Educational Mini-Series on Intimacy and SexChris Smith, RLT-C, SSC·Follow8 min read·--Defining Sexual Orientation: A Socially Constructed FrameworkSexual orientation is commonly understood as a stable, enduring pattern of attraction toward people of a specific gender.
Can Non-Monogamous Relationships Be Healthy and Fulfilling?

Feb 15, 2025 | medium.com | Chris Smith

An Educational Mini-series on Intimacy and SexChris Smith, RLT-C, SSC·Follow5 min read·--Non-monogamous relationships are often misunderstood, dismissed as unstable or purely focused on sexual freedom. Yet, a growing body of research highlights that consensual non-monogamy (CNM) can be as healthy and fulfilling as monogamous relationships. Rooted in mutual consent, clear communication, and shared values, CNM offers an alternative relationship structure that challenges traditional narratives.

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