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 330: Pure Effect
Linda Rosendahl Nordin and Jocke Ahlander are the co-founders of the clothing and textile care company Pure Effect, which makes cleaning products that contain active bacterial cultures. These result in less water use, fewer chemicals and a more sustainable approach to clothing care.
Nothing and NeoCarbon
Nothing’s CEO and co-founder Carl Pei tells us about building a cutting-edge consumer electronics company that is committed to removing barriers between people and technology. He talks about the next frontiers in personal communications and why, for far-sighted founders, a little corporate conflict can be healthy. Plus: the co-founder of…
Eureka 329: Maslow’s
Guy Ivesha is the founder and CEO of Maslow’s, the hospitality group behind 1 Warwick, the recently opened members’ house in London’s Soho, and Fitzrovia’s Mortimer House. He explains how entrepreneurs need tenacity, the philosophy driving their approach to new hospitality products, and the vision and requirements for expansion into…
Lunaz
David Lorenz is the CEO and founder of Lunaz, a UK start-up that re-engineers and electrifies commercial and industrial vehicles, as well as collectable classics from car-makers such as Rolls-Royce, Jaguar and Aston Martin. Lorenz started the company in 2018 with engineer and powertrain innovator Jon Hilton. Here, he tells…
Eureka 328: The Beautiful Truth
Adam Penny is co-founder and CEO of The Beautiful Truth, a group that is dedicated to helping purpose-driven organisations and businesses to better understand and express their values. Penny and his colleagues celebrate how a business can be both a force for good and profitable at the same time. So…
Byborre and Nike ACG
We meet Borre Akkersdijk, co-founder of Byborre, a textile studio based in the Netherlands that specialises in sustainable and innovative fabric design. Plus, Bob Sheard, friend of the show and co-founder of brand agency Fresh Britain, stops by to discuss the power of logos and how Nike’s iconic swoosh almost…
Eureka 327: Dash Water
Meet Alex Wright, co-founder of the refreshingly innovative brand that’s making waves in the beverage industry. With a passion for health and sustainability, Wright and his co-founder have created a unique line of sparkling waters that are free from nasties and proudly infused with the flavour of ‘wonky’ produce. Wright…
Rails
Jeff Abrams, founder and creative director of fashion brand Rails, explains his approach to expanding into new markets, the importance of understanding international customers and how making decisions quickly helped him grow the brand… and avoid catastrophe after a truck robbery. Plus: Monocle’s fashion editor, Natalie Theodosi, discusses sustainable style…
Eureka 326: How to Make it in America
Matthew Lee Sawyer is a strategist, consultant and educator with a passion for helping people and companies grow. In his new book, ‘Make It In America: How International Companies and Entrepreneurs Can Successfully Enter and Scale in US Markets,’ he outlines the opportunities and challenges for businesses hoping to get…
Heat and Arthur Sleep
How did Heat secure major investment from industry heavyweights such as LVMH Luxury Ventures and tap into the all-important Gen Z audience, growing an engaged community of conscious shoppers with a season-less mindset? Founders Joe Wilkinson and Mario Maher tell us about their runaway commercial success and future-proofing luxury fashion.…
