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Eureka 436: The world’s first autonomous tennis assistant:

We meet the founder of Tennibot, an Auburn-based company making autonomous robots for racket sports. Haitham Eletrabi talks about the global demand for their products and the company’s latest launch: Partner, a smart ball machine that mimics human shots and moves around the court, creating a realistic playing experience.

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★	18 Apr 2025 8 min	Eureka 436: The world’s first autonomous tennis assistant We meet the founder of Tennibot, an Auburn-based company making autonomous robots for racket sports. Haitham Eletrabi talks about the global demand for their products and the company’s latest launch: Partner, a smart ball machine that mimics human shots and moves around the court, creating a realistic playing experience.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
697	16 Apr 2025 30 min	Creativity at work Carolyn Dailey, author of ‘The Creative Entrepreneur’, shares lessons from industry leaders, such as Grammy-winner Nile Rodgers and restaurateur Ruthie Rogers, on building purpose-driven businesses. Plus: Mark Roberts talks about ‘The Entrepreneur Within’, his guide for driving innovation from inside any organisation.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
★	11 Apr 2025 16 min	Eureka 435: The Kreuger100 We meet Jens Holzapfel, business director at Nordic Air Defence, a Stockholm-based start-up developing compact, non-explosive drone interceptors. Holzapfel talks about the company’s flagship product, the Kreuger100, and why Europe needs more homegrown defense technology to address quickly evolving security challenges.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
696	9 Apr 2025 30 min	Are turbulence-free flights closer than we think? Turbulence makes flying unbearable for some and uncomfortable for all. As bumpy skies become more common, we meet the CEO of an aviation company that’s focused on making flights smoother with groundbreaking turbulence-cancelling technology.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
★	4 Apr 2025 9 min	Eureka 434: Vishen Lakhiani, founder of Mindvalley Mindvalley founder, Vishen Lakhiani, discusses whether AI has the potential to transform our approach to work and enhance overall wellbeing by eliminating unnecessary tasks, and allowing us to dedicate more time to building meaningful, real-life connections.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
695	2 Apr 2025 28 min	Can Europe’s tech sector catch up? Europe’s tech scene is often seen as trailing the US and China but startups across the continent are challenging that perspective. We meet two founders that are shaking up the industry and proving that ambition, collaboration and smart risks can make Europe competitive again.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
★	28 Mar 2025 4 min	Eureka 433: Checkmate and the city Ian Flood shares how a late-night chess game with his then-flatmate and fellow architect Chris Prosser sparked the idea to design sets inspired by city skylines, with pieces shaped like famous landmarks. He discusses how they founded Skyline Chess and grew it into a thriving business, now featuring 12 cities and a growing portfolio of custom sets for developers, architects and corporate clients.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
694	26 Mar 2025 28 min	Canva co-founder Cameron Adams Canva co-founder and chief product officer, Cameron Adams, shares how the company’s culture of simplicity and positive social impact drives its success. Plus: what’s next for the company and its two-step plan to balance profitability with global good.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
★	21 Mar 2025 8 min	Eureka 432: What carwash companies can learn from F1 Ian Rickwood never planned to get into the carwash business but when he saw how outdated the service was, he spotted an opportunity. Rickwood shares how Aquasonic is using smart tech and Formula 1-inspired drying to change the game.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
693	19 Mar 2025 32 min	Gear that goes the distance From the pavement to the pool, we meet the founders of two brands moving the needle in the fitness world. Oliver Powe talks about the philosophy that underscores Acid Running’s approach to design. Then: the innovation and development behind Zygo, the world’s first underwater-streaming headset.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
★	14 Mar 2025 6 min	Eureka 431: How to build a signature style We meet Elliot Andre, founder of EX-A Studio, a unisex jewellery brand featuring abstract shapes and out-of-this-world pieces. He tells us how he went from self-taught designer to seeing his creations in Nordstrom and on Netflix.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
692	12 Mar 2025 27 min	Slowing down to speed up innovation Is quality in business best served by a slower approach? We discuss the merits of journalism that takes its time with the co-founder of Danish digital-news platform Zetland. Plus: we talk timeless furniture with the woman behind Vinterior.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
★	7 Mar 2025 7 min	Eureka 430: Why materials matter Frank Roop shares the story behind The Textilium Project, a platform that curates natural high-quality textiles for creatives who want great design without needing to hire a professional. He shares the sources of his fabrics and why good materials make all the difference in a space.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
691	5 Mar 2025 28 min	Why boutique hospitality is booming We meet Priya Paul, a hotelier who set out to redefine boutique hospitality in India by building a thriving group with dozens of locations. Plus: Christoph Hoffmann talks about how the 25hours Hotel brand maintains its DNA while growing and the importance of individualised products in hospitality.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
★	28 Feb 2025 9 min	Eureka 429: Material progress Monocle’s Helsinki correspondent, Petri Burtsoff, meets Stora Enso CEO, Hans Sohlström, at the company’s striking new timber headquarters.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play

Business / Podcast

The Entrepreneurs

Latest episode

Latest episodes

Eureka 436: The world’s first autonomous tennis assistant

Creativity at work

Eureka 435: The Kreuger100

Are turbulence-free flights closer than we think?

Eureka 434: Vishen Lakhiani, founder of Mindvalley

Can Europe’s tech sector catch up?

Eureka 433: Checkmate and the city

Canva co-founder Cameron Adams

Eureka 432: What carwash companies can learn from F1

Gear that goes the distance

Eureka 431: How to build a signature style

Slowing down to speed up innovation

Eureka 430: Why materials matter

Why boutique hospitality is booming

Eureka 429: Material progress