Welcome to Modern Times Opportunites!
Modern Times Opportunities is a place for people who want to think more clearly about the world and the forces shaping modern life. It is a publication for readers who enjoy depth, curiosity, and ideas that challenge our assumptions rather than simply confirm them.
My name is Anna, and I am the Owner and Editor in Chief. Before taking on this role, I spent more than a decade working in strategy, operations, venture development, and investment evaluation across Europe, Switzerland, the UK, and New Zealand. In parallel, I always found myself drawn to writing, long-form thinking, and exploring why we do the things we do. Eventually those two sides of my life came together, and this newsletter became the natural next step.
The Beginning
The publication was founded by Toby, whose work many long-time readers already know well. He created this space with a simple principle at its core: to explore big ideas with honesty, to resist easy answers, and to invite people into conversations that stretch their understanding of themselves and the world. His writing was thoughtful, well researched, and unafraid to question beliefs that most people treat as obvious. It set the tone for everything that followed.
I first worked with Toby across several of his companies, and during that time I came to appreciate the clarity of his thinking and the way he approached the world. Over the years we found ourselves returning to deeper discussions about culture, work, decision making, and human behavior. When he later looked for someone who could carry the publication further than a single author possibly could, I seized the opportunity and here we are!
Where Are We Today?
Even though Toby stepped back from the day-to-day publishing, he has not stepped away entirely. He continues to run the Toby and Friends section, hosting the virtual campfire sessions and podcast conversations that many of you look forward to. His presence remains an essential part of this community, and the publication continues to benefit from his voice and curiosity.
My Vision For The Future
As for the future, I believe that Modern Times Opportunities has room to grow into a home for more than one writer. Great ideas often come from collaboration, conversation, or the interplay between different perspectives. There is only so far a single author can take a publication like this, and it became clear to me that the next chapter should include a broader circle of contributors.
That is why I am now focusing on finding other thoughtful creators who are interested in contributing. If you are a writer, blogger, Substack publisher, podcaster, researcher, or simply someone with a meaningful point of view to share, I would love to hear from you. We are especially excited about essays that are well researched, original, and unafraid to challenge the assumptions most people hold without thinking. This is a place for thinkers, storytellers, analysts, and curious minds who care about substance more than noise.
Modern Times Opportunities is growing into a collective of voices, but its foundation remains the same. Thoughtful content. Rigorous ideas. Honest curiosity. And a willingness to question the things most people take for granted.
If that resonates with you, you are in the right place. And if you would like to contribute, collaborate, or publish with us, reach out. There is room here for people who want to build something meaningful together.
Welcome to the next chapter of Modern Times Opportunities.
