Podcast
Podcast
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Marc Kerrest—investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Avila Ventures—to explore how to build a successful business without sacrificing your well-being. From leaving a career in law to investing in people-first companies, Marc shares his honest reflections on alignment, risk, family, and what really matters at the end of the day.
If you’ve ever questioned your path or felt torn between ambition and peace, this episode is for you.
Marc Kerrest is an experienced leader, coach, executive and family man. An avid soccer fan growing up (football to the rest of the world), Marc spent 15 years trading commodity derivatives (primarily natural gas options) before returning to the sport he loves as a coach. He ultimately combined his passion (sports) with his expertise (data analysis and decision making) to start GPS DataViz, a company that gives coaches actionable insights from their performance data in under a minute, creates a common language between sports and performance coaches, keeps players healthy, enhances performance and ultimately helps teams WIN MORE GAMES!
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Marc Kerrest—investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Avila Ventures—to explore how to build a successful business without sacrificing your well-being. From leaving a career in law to investing in people-first companies, Marc shares his honest reflections on alignment, risk, family, and what really matters at the end of the day.
If you’ve ever questioned your path or felt torn between ambition and peace, this episode is for you.
Early Career: Started as a corporate lawyer before transitioning into tech and investing.
Big Challenge: Realized he was chasing a version of success that didn’t feel fulfilling.
Turning Point: Stepped away from the “expected” path to prioritize what really mattered—freedom, family, purpose.
Personal Growth: Became a father, reshaped his lifestyle, and began listening to his gut over outside validation.
Business Success: Launched Avila Ventures, backing founders and companies that reflect intentional living and ethical leadership.
Future Vision: Investing in alignment—supporting companies that let founders thrive and live fully.
