The Entrepreneurs

Episodes

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  Getting personal: Hospitality secrets from the leaders of Copper Beech and August 11.11.2026 32m

  We discuss the art of hospitality, the growth of the ‘experience economy’ and the importance of slowing down in a world that’s perennially in a hurry. How can fostering a community become a thriving venture?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Journeys in winemaking 04.11.2026 30m

  Inspiration for those thinking of starting a winemaking business. Two estate owners discuss their growth from consumers to award-winning producers. Plus: what is technology’s role in this most human and personal of pursuits? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Swedish Stockings and Anima: Two brands stepping up for sustainability 28.10.2026 30m

  Eight billion pairs of tights are made and thrown away each year, while 95 per cent of trainers end up in landfills. We meet two brands that are changing the fabric of the clothing industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  What South Tyrol can teach the world about doing better business 26.10.2026 34m

  A special show produced with IDM South Tyrol. The CEO of IDM, the business development entity that works with local partners for sustainable economic development, shares his passion for the place and its people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Recipe for success: The founders of Farmer J and Pizza 4P’s discuss the vital ingredients 21.10.2026 29m

  We have lunch in London and grab a bite in Brooklyn with the founders of Farmer J and Pizza 4P’s. They explain how their businesses can cater for new neighbourhoods without losing their brands’ signature flavour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Culinary Grand Tour Market: A special edition with Switzerland Tourism 16.10.2026 37m

  Live from Zürich institution Kaufleuten: In celebration of Swiss culinary diversity, Switzerland Tourism and Monocle showcase the nation’s top minds and producers from gastronomy, winemaking and craft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Top of the world: How Finland is flying the flag in aviation and food tech 14.10.2026 28m

  Finnair CEO Turkka Kuusisto tells us how the flag carrier is weathering geopolitical turbulence and continuing its ascent. Plus: how Finnish innovator Solar Foods created a truly sustainable protein substitute.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Special brew: Hot takes on the future of coffee from the leaders of La Marzocco and Hagen 07.10.2026 28m

  The CEO of La Marzocco tells us how the 100-year-old company evolved from a small workshop to a global lifestyle brand. Plus: Tim Schroeder on how Hagen leveraged Danish coffee culture to stand out in the industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Seizing their moment: Founders of Moment Group Abba Napa and Eliza Antonino welcome Monocle to Manila 30.09.2026 31m

  Manila special: Founders of Moment Group Abba Napa and Eliza Antonino have transformed the city’s restaurant scene in less than a decade. Plus: meet the general manager of Mandarin Oriental Makati.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  On the move: How innovators are changing the face and the fashion of urban mobility 23.09.2026 30m

  The founder of Envo, Ali Kazemkhani, explains how creating smaller, lighter micro-electric vehicles can reshape urban mobility. Plus: we venture into the workshop at Seattle’s Cascade Bicycle Studio (pictured).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Future-proof and fashion forward: how Daniel Ervér is evolving H&M Group 16.09.2026 29m

  Daniel Ervér, the CEO of H&M Group, explains how he’s working to ensure the relevance of its brands for new generations – without compromising the group’s sustainability and long-term responsibility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pivoting with purpose: the founders channelling entrepreneurial smarts into game-changing organisations 09.09.2026 27m

  Laura Hackney is the founder of AnnieCannons, an organisation that prepares vulnerable, overlooked people for sustainable careers in tech. Plus: The Fintech leader swapping payment platforms for a focus on women’s health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The CEO making an art of outstanding service 02.09.2026 27m

  Ben Clark runs Cadogan Tate, a world-leading specialist in the movement and care of fine art. Clark tells us how the wealthiest individuals and institutions collect and build across borders – and his plans for the business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pivot quickly and don’t take anything too personally: business lessons from a six-time Silicon Valley CEO 26.08.2026 28m

  We discuss the ups and downs of starting a business with serial entrepreneur Mike Grossman, author of Failure Is an Option. Plus: Champagne and Friends founder Dan Roznov on the industry’s climate-related challenges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Cool for the summer: Fruttini’s ‘fruit givré’ 19.08.2026 27m

  We meet Marie-Laure Pollet co-founder of Fruttini, a playful haute-glacerie in Paris serving refreshing ‘fruit givré’. She tells Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco about the frozen-dessert business and breathing new life into a retro French favourite. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  How e-bike operator Forest got more Londoners on two wheels 12.08.2026 30m

  We meet Caroline Seton, co-founder of Forest, an e-bike operator in London offering affordable, app-based bike hire across the capital. Plus: Gustav Gyllenhammar, Spotify senior vice-president of markets and subscriptions, talks about the company’s impressive growth as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Can Qantas’ Project Sunrise redefine long-haul travel? 05.08.2026 32m

  We are in Toulouse as Qantas unveils the aircraft that it hopes will redefine long-haul travel with 22-hour direct flights from Sydney to London and New York. Plus: we meet the CEO of Aquarius Aerial Firefighting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  No booze, no lose: Meet the founders drinking to an alcohol-free future 29.07.2026 29m

  As more alcohol-free drinks hit the shelves, we meet two founders who carved their own path in the booming market. Lucy Isles talks about Sablière, an alcohol-free sparkling cuvée from Edinburgh. And: we head to Merano to meet Maria-Elisabeth Laimer, co-founder of Italy’s first handcrafted alcohol-free beer, Freedl. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The case for sabbaticals: Why businesses benefit when workers take ‘Big Time Off’ 22.07.2026 31m

  Harvard Business School lecturer DJ DiDonna talks about the importance of sabbaticals and why intentionality in time away from work is a win-win for employees and bosses alike. He shares findings from his new book, ‘Big Time Off: The Transformative Power of Sabbaticals and How to Take One’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Neurospace: How a Berlin space start-up landed contracts with Nasa and SpaceX 15.07.2026 28m

  We meet the founder of Neurospace, the only privately funded German space start-up to have secured contracts with both Nasa and SpaceX. Plus: We visit Slatnar, a Slovenia-based ski-maker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.