The Entrepreneurs
A weekly deep dive into global business. Inspiring stories from startups to legacy brands in hospitality, design, fashion, and retail.
Latest Episodes
Kalinko and Lind + Almond
In 2015, Sophie Garnier and her husband moved to Myanmar in search of adventure. There they found talented artisans who were crafting exquisite goods but had limited access to wider markets. This inspired Garnier to establish homeware brand Kalinko. She tells us about some of the hurdles that she has…
Eureka 366: Never Say Die
Martha Dalton is co-founder of the award-winning bourbon brand named after the legendary racehorse. Never Say Die is a British take on a classic American whiskey, distilled in Kentucky and aged as it’s shipped across the Atlantic to finish maturing in the UK. Dalton explains why the brand is following…
Unfeigned and Kind Regards
Rafa Gomez founded menswear brand Unfeigned as a result of his futile pursuit to find a quality, basic T-shirt. Now it’s a thriving business and very much a family affair. Rafa and his sister, Unfeigned’s art director, Maria, join the show to chat about the start of the label and…
Eureka 365: Parachute
Founder Ariel Kaye looks back on the brand’s decade-long journey from a modest online bedding start-up to a homeware industry mainstay with 26 shops and more than 200 employees. Kaye explains how she raised the initial funding, shares her disciplined strategy for growth and why she is so passionate about…
Selahatin and Suri
Two pioneering brands changing the game in luxury dental care. Stockholm-based toothpaste and mouthwash brand Selahatin was founded by Swedish-Turkish entrepreneur Kristoffer Vural in response to a personal crisis. Now Vural is elevating the everyday experience of oral hygiene with his beautifully crafted products. Plus: Suri founders Mark Rushmore and…
Eureka 364: Hutsmith
Dudley Radford is the founder and design director of the innovative cabin-making business that is on a mission to deliver small spaces with maximum design impact. Hutsmith utilises cutting-edge construction techniques while prioritising sustainability at every turn. Radford ventured into small-scale architecture in 2020, following years in renewable energy and…
Missoma and Knightsbridge Rocks
Marisa Hordern quit her day job 15 years ago and started the jewellery brand Missoma to create quality, fashion-forward pieces that wouldn’t break the bank. Marisa explains how the brand has grown a loyal customer base from its humble beginnings, shipped to more than 200 countries and opened its first…
Eureka 363: Alight
Founder and CEO Harald Overholm talks about the potential for solar energy to revolutionise the power sector and help businesses reach sustainability goals through its cost-effectiveness, scalability, and environmental benefits. Plus: the importance of making solar beautiful.
The Deck and Walker Slater
We explore the enduring tradition of sartorial craftsmanship as we meet the founder of The Deck, a contemporary made-to-measure brand that is passionate about the power of the bespoke tailoring service experience for women. Plus: how Walker Slater became synonymous with tweed excellence, blending Scottish heritage with English tailoring expertise.
Eureka 362: L’Afshar
Founder Lilian Afshar talks about the creation of her accessories brand, how she has changed perceptions of acrylic as a fashion-forward material and her future plans as the label celebrates its 10-year anniversary.
