LifeGap
About Us
Bridging the Gap. Creating Opportunity.
LifeGap UK helps people develop essential life skills while giving organisations a clear, measurable way to deliver social impact.
Our gamified, CPD-accredited platform makes learning engaging, accessible, and effective for all. We partner with schools, charities, community groups, and businesses to close the skills gap, improve wellbeing, and create real outcomes that matter. Whether you’re supporting personal growth or fulfilling organisational impact goals, LifeGap provides a simple, modern way to achieve meaningful results.
Global Vision
To offer free, real-world education globally, which is radically different in both medium and material, reaching 1.2 billion young adults aged 16-24, globally.
We will empower the next generation with real-life skills to succeed in today’s world with our innovative program that offers practical education in personal, financial, and governmental sectors, all within an engaging and immersive gaming experience.
We have a global PCT patent pending as well as trade mark and copyright protection.
Go Succeed 'The Ultimate Pitch' Finalist, Northern Ireland
Winner of the Go Succeed ‘The Ultimate Pitch’ North Down & Ards borough.
Meet the Team
CEO
Mario
Bcom Marketing (UP), TTSait(SA). New product development and marketing management. Over 16 years specialising in company start-ups. Project management, risk management, marketing, communications, and accounting.
Business Growth Advisor
Ivan, PhD
Taught business for 16 years at Trinity College Dublin and the Irish Management Institute, then served as dean at Point Loma Nazarene University and president of Greenville University. He now leads Gordon Global at Gordon College, MA.
Content and Editing Management
Bianca, PhD
BSocSci Bachelor’s Psychology, UP, BA Honours Psychology, U SA, MSc Applied Psychology, UU, PhD Clinical Psychology. Expertise in content development as well as editing. Over 12 years of editing experience and is a published author in the UK.
Head of Curriculum Design & Teaching
Melissa
Bachelor’s in education and Honours in curriculum design and development. 10 years of teaching experience and has assisted in the development of school curriculums.
Head of Mobile and Lead Developer
Renato
BE in Computer and Telematics Engineering (U. Aveiro). Specialises in iOS and Android development, backend, and DevOps, with 11 years’ experience across the full stack.
Head of Processes and Quality Control
Cindy
Marketing (UP) and PGCE Business & Economics (UNISA). Specialises in process standardisation, protocols, and project management, with 10 years’ cross-functional leadership experience.
Financial Manager
Stefan
MBA with a Specialization in Finance. 15 years of financial management experience. President: Round Table Southern Africa 2021-2022. Financial Director: SARA Rope Access – Current. Director Opticoin
Marketing and Sales
Lisa
Marketing Diploma, Qualified Lead Auditor in ISO 9001:2015. Been in Business for over 23 years and specialises in Business Management, Strategic Analysis, Management and Implementation.
Head of Website and Mobile Technologies
Joel
Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Audio Engineering and has more than a decade of experience in digital strategy and project direction, with specialist skills in UI/UX Design, Web Design, Development, Mobile Applications, and Online Marketing.
Strategic Business Advisor
Kabous
Experienced Managing Director and Construction Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry. Holds an NVQ 7 Construction Senior Management qualification, and has 17 years experience in the construction industry.
Head of UA & UX Design and Implementation
Natassja
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, PGCE in education, Master’s degree in Human Resource Development. Over 6 years of experience in graphic and UI/UX design.
Contracts Manager
Jurgen
Contract and labour law, ISO Quality Management and Government Procurement. Over 12 years contract management, 10-year government compliance and licensing.