Chris Smith

London

Managing Partner, Playfair Capital and Contributor at Forbes

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

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Articles

What’s Good for Us? Thinking Ecologically in Relationships.

5 days 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?

3 weeks 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

2 months ago | 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

2 months ago | 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

2 months ago | 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?

2 months ago | 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.
The Facts About Sexually Transmitted Disease - And Its Stigma

Feb 12, 2025 | medium.com | Chris Smith

An Educational Mini-series on Intimacy and SexChris Smith, RLT-C, SSC·Follow4 min read·--Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting that nearly one in five Americans has an STI at any given time. Despite their prevalence, the stigma surrounding STIs often causes more harm than the infections themselves, impacting mental health, relationships, and access to care.
Fundraising for your startup in 2024

Feb 11, 2025 | startupsmagazine.co.uk | Chris Smith

Fundraising for your startup in 2024 Fundraising has always been a time consuming and often frustrating process for founders. This is no different as we head towards the end of 2024, but there are some unique challenges in this market. Most notably, fundraising is taking longer – 6 to 12 months – and has become more relationship driven, requiring founders to invest time in building strong foundations.
I Could Rape Any Woman in Texas and Have a 99% Chance to Get Away with It.

Feb 9, 2025 | medium.com | Chris Smith

The Law in the Lone Star State is White Male PrivilegeChris Smith, RLT-C, SSC·Follow10 min read·--Living as a woman in Texas has always been precarious. In July 2024, a nation-wide study ranked the state as 50th overall for supporting women’s health¹.