The Entrepreneurs
A weekly deep dive into global business. Inspiring stories from startups to legacy brands in hospitality, design, fashion, and retail.
Latest Episodes
Eureka: Jeanne Autran-Edorh on architectural heritage and innovation in Togo
French-Togolese architect and co-founder of Studio Neida, Jeanne Autran-Edorh, talks about the future of design in Togo and how her work is making an impact internationally.
Labombe by Trivet and Gracious Hospitality’s Cote
Jonny Lake and Isa Bal, co-founders and masterminds behind the two Michelin-starred Trivet in London, discuss their latest venture. Plus: Simon Kim chats about shaking up the traditional American steakhouse with the acclaimed Cote.
Eureka: Soundproofing with mushrooms – how greener panels are making their way into studios
Roberts Treize shares the story of Sporonex, a Latvian startup developing sustainable acoustic solutions using mycelium and circular-waste materials.
Laurent Kleitman, CEO of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Laurent Kleitman stops by Monocle’s Paris studio to reflect on the state of luxury hospitality, Mandarin Oriental’s takeover of the Lutetia hotel and the group’s starring role in season three of The White Lotus.
Eureka: No sun needed! How to grow fresh greens year-round
Didrik Dimmen is the co-founder and CEO of Auk, an award-winning indoor smart-gardening system that makes it easy to grow fresh herbs, salad plants and even vegetables, no matter the season.
200 years of the of the modern railway and the future of train travel
We mark two centuries of passenger rail with a look at what’s down the line. Björn Bender, CEO of Rail Europe, discusses the direction of travel.
Eureka: CEO Naoki Mita explains how Le Furo created the ‘espresso’ of hot springs
What does it take to share something rooted in place with the world? Naoki Mita discusses Le Furo’s “craft onsen” – concentrated hot spring solutions that capture the therapeutic benefits of Japan’s mineral-rich waters.
Updating tradition: Feng Chen Wang
As her brand marks a decade of boundary-pushing design, Feng Chen Wang reflects on her upbringing in Fujian, collaborations with major brands such as Converse and why straddling cultures is her superpower.
A toast to Australian botanicals: Papa Salt and Bess Paddington
Charlie Maas, co-founder of Papa Salt, talks about testing 59 distilled recipes before settling on their gin, which uses native Australian botanicals. Plus: a florist’s mission to elevate the status of the country’s wildflowers.
Eureka: Archer Aviation’s CEO on bringing flying taxis to the UAE by the end of 2025
Archer Aviation’s founder and CEO, Adam Goldstein, joins to discuss the UAE launch of the ‘Midnight’ eVTOL. Is a 20-minute Dubai-Abu Dhabi commute in the offing?
