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Top 25 entrepreneurs to watch
Want to start a new business? Be inspired by 25 of the world's brightest entrepreneurs. These leaders, from publishing to design, show the way for others who want to enrich the world.
Insider knowledge
There's no single formula for a successful business but entrepreneurship serves up moments of true discovery. Here, leaders share what they have learnt, from harvesting opinions to building brand loyalty.
From the ground up
Your business need not be a sudden brainwave. We speak to four company leaders about how on-the-ground experience is invaluable to future ventures, whether it’s tracking cheetahs or learning to love old buildings.
Club rules
After surviving the financial blow of the pandemic, the night-time economy is finally swinging back to life. We visit three venues that are leading the charge and meet the entrepreneurs behind them.
King of the mild frontier
Kozo Futagi saw a gap in the Japanese market for log cabins as affordable second homes. He's had to roll in a different direction – when people move in, they stay put.
Base lines
In a crowded fashion market, it can be hard to find simple classics done well. Meet four pioneering brands that are cleaning up by focusing on high-quality, timeless wardrobe staples.
Bright ideas
Businesses require bold ideas to survive and thrive. Here we survey some of the smarter strategies and innovations that have helped entrepreneurs around the world to get ahead.
Better by degrees
The pandemic closed many routes to the marketplace for design graduates. Yet many remained impressively innovative. We call in on seven former students who are kicking on after college and creating their own opportunities.
Port of call
France’s second city is turning its reputation around, luring investment and enterprise to its lively start-up scene. With low rents and incomparable energy, we drop by to see what all the noise is about.
No time like the present
Our editor in chief, Andrew Tuck, on why now is the time to launch that new endeavour.
