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The Entrepreneurs, episode 52
We meet a mind revolutionising self-publishing, learn the right price for solar energy, and meet Anthony Tjan – CEO of Cue Ball venture capital.
Design / Architecture
Monocolumn
Tuesday 25 May
New architecture institute to the rescue
Russia is to urban planning what Saudi Arabia is to nightlife, so the arrival of Dutch legend Rem Koolhaas in Moscow yesterday to launch a new architecture institute is a very welcome move.
Affairs / Government
Monocolumn
Friday 20 November
Let’s get this country started
This time last year Iceland was reeling from an economic collapse of unprecedented proportions.
Business / Media
Monocolumn
Monday 31 May
Crowdsourcing the news
As traditional news media outlets fret over their business models, there’s no shortage of upstarts hot-housing the future of journalism online.
Culture / Printing
Monocolumn
Saturday 24 October
Print and the revolution
Paper is dead, ink is drying up, the newsstand is a wasteland and the future will be backlit, animated and user-generated. That may be if you’re a tech entrepreneur riding around on your Segway in Marin Country and you’ve…
Business / Urbanism
Second life
While post-industrial towns such as Detroit languish in a ‘rust belt’, Pittsburgh is bucking the trend, teeing itself up as a major hi-tech hub and an alternative to California’s Silicon Valley. Monocle visits its thriving…
Culture / Arts
Oslo art scene briefing
Oslo’s art scene has been getting a much-needed facelift with the opening of independent galleries and a brand new art neighbourhood in the making. We stopped by the studio of big-time art rebel and writer Matias Faldbakken…
Edits / Food & Drink
Stall orders
A new food hall in an old ironworks is helping change the face of both the docklands and the city’s food scene.
Business / Innovation
Bright young Finns
As Nokia takes part of its software development abroad, a new generation of Finnish entrepreneurs is waiting to fill the gap – as long as they get the chance.
Edits / Food & Drink
Talking shop
Jón Ásgeir Jóhannesson, CEO of the Baugur Group, has created a retail empire spanning Iceland, Scandinavia and the UK. He started with £7,000 equity in Reykjavik 18 years ago. The Baugur Group portfolio investments include…
Edits / Urbanism
Expo 59: Saving grace
As Burma opens up slowly and businesses trickle in, there is a growing movement to preserve the former capital’s architectural heritage.
Design / Environment
Overseas export
Netherlands shipbuilder Damen manufactures the boats that keep navies and coast guards up-to-speed worldwide. A near-century old success story, theirs is a contribution to a local tradition stretching back even further.
Affairs / Transport
Oceania Briefing
Australia heads into a housing bubble, while in Christchurch the nightlife heads to the suburbs. Plus, we speak to the man in charge of rebuilding post-earthquake New Zealand.
Business / Investments
Business Briefing
A Canadian coffee shop in Kandahar, Chinese internet junkies go cold Turkey, and Jordan gets wired.
Affairs / Urbanism
Build me Hong Kong
It’s done a good job getting everyday essentials into our homes, hands and driveways but it would like to do so much more. Faced with stiff competition from China, South Korea sees a future for itself as a centre for hi…
End Point / Small Business
Observation
For inspiration to start your own business, just take a walk in your local shopping district. That run-down pub or dreary café could be begging to be transformed into your own venture and could spawn a thousand dreams and…
Business / Economics
Business briefing
Can fair-trade Colombian coffee chain Juan Valdez slay Starbucks? Plus Sydney's push to become a global financial hub, and Cartier bedazzles India.
Business / Small Business
Brand aid
While their politicians dither, Palestinians are developing a vibrant economy and creating a brand for their yet-to-be-created nation. Monocle meets the new generation of optimists.