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 350: Ace & Tate
We speak to Mark de Lange, CEO and founder of the Amsterdam-based eyewear brand known for its distinctly Dutch aesthetic and exceptional craftsmanship. De Lange founded the company a decade ago on the premise that swapping eyewear should be as effortless as changing your shoes. Ten years on, what does…
Rumor Rosé and Champagne Rendez-Vous
Barry Bayat, the founder of Rumor Rosé, explains how he left behind a finance career to set off for the vineyards of Provence with the goal of creating his dream pink wine. Then we’re in champagne country to meet Fiona Perrin, CEO of Champagne Rendez-Vous, an all-natural brand focused on…
Eureka 349: Private Drama Events
We meet RADA-trained actor Adam Blackwood who is also the visionary architect of Private Drama Events, an award-winning creative agency that he founded in 2002 with a view of bringing together his theatrical and production skills. Since that time, Adam and his team have worked their magic for renowned luxury…
Pai Skincare
Meet Sarah Brown, founder of the skincare brand whose acclaimed products have been proudly formulated, manufactured and packaged in-house in London since 2007. Sarah is an organic skincare pioneer whose expertise in developing effective, all-natural products was born out of her own experience living with challenging skin.
Eureka 348: Hyper Hypo
In the heart of the Monastiraki neighbourhood in Athens, two friends took the plunge to create the bookstore that they thought the Greek capital was lacking. Hyper Hypo is both a community hub and publishing house, whose ethos and selection balances a smart mix of the playful and the profound.…
Maeving & Beaumier
Seb Inglis-Jones is the co-founder of Maeving, an electric motorbike manufacturer proudly based in Coventry, the traditional home of British motorcycle innovation. Seb explains how he and his team have created Britain’s best-selling electric motorcycle by combining classic engineering with future-focused technology. Plus: Éric Dardé, president and CEO of Beaumier…
Eureka 347: Something & Nothing
Oliver Dixon is co-founder of the multi-award-winning brand that makes premium sodas and spritzes from natural juices, extracts and botanicals. Dixon has a background in branding, music and hospitality and co-owns a pub. It was there that he identified a lack of sophisticated soft drinks. This led to Something &…
Otherway & Merchery
Jono Holt, founder of Otherway, reflects on the creative studio’s 10-year anniversary and expanding operations to San Francisco. Plus, we meet the co-founder of Merchery, a one-stop shop that aims to break the cycle of cheap and disposable promotional items.
Eureka 346: Brand Britain insights
Bob Sheard, friend of the show and co-founder of brand agency Fresh Britain, stops by with reflections on the Brand Britain event that took place in January in London and featured Monocle, Central Saint Martins and the leaders of a host of great businesses. Sheard shares lessons from the day…
Thailand special: The Commons & The Decorum
Monocle’s Asia editor, James Chambers, joins Tom Edwards from Bangkok for a Thailand-themed special episode. We met the founder of The Commons – a mall-cum-community centre – and the man behind local menswear brand The Decorum.
