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Monocle Radio’s weekly tour of the most inspiring people, companies and ideas in global business, from startups to heritage brands, covering the best in hospitality, design, fashion and retail.
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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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Helsinki correspondent, Petri Burtsoff, meets Stora Enso CEO, Hans Sohlström, at the company’s striking new timber headquarters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We discuss clean-mobility breakthroughs with two founders pushing the boundaries of flight. Plus: how their innovations are reshaping the nearly $1tn airline industry as it races toward decarbonisation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We meet former Penguin Random House editor Meru Gokhale, who used her 20 years of publishing experience to create Editrix, an AI-assisted editing tool. Plus: how following “tech bros” on X helped her to launch the business without a tech background.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We meet the CEO of Casa Batlló, a cultural masterpiece that continues to inspire more than 100 years after its creation. Plus: how a Danish design brand is making smarter furniture that can adapt to changing needs over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Co-founder and CEO Andreas Cleve talks about how Corti’s healthcare-specific AI foundation model enhances patient care by cutting admin work and giving doctors more time to focus on what matters most.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We explore innovation in motion from the road to the skies. Polestar CEO, Michael Loescheller, shares his optimistic outlook for Swedish EV maker in 2025. And: we hop aboard Greece's first scheduled helicopter airline, Hoper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We meet the founder of the Italian-made luxury handbag label Sevda London. Sevda Mutlu talks about building her brand, its upcoming collaboration with the Ritz Paris and how her Turkish heritage inspires every design.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We meet a former magazine editor who leveraged her experience to launch her own womenswear brand. Then: fresh from fashion’s front rows, Monocle’s Natalie Theodosi talks about the trends shaping the market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Roescher, CEO of Raw Materials, shares why the digital design agency prides itself on an unconventional business model. We discuss how its unique approach helps it to stand out and land big clients. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What do sailing and wealth management have in common? For Vincent Lecomte, CEO of BNP Paribas Wealth Management, both require vision, adaptability and trust. Lecomte joins ‘The Entrepreneurs’ to explain how a turbulent economic landscape requires investors to embrace new challenges, manage risks and adapt to new strategies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helgi Óskarsson, CEO of 66°North, shares how the brand went from outfitting Icelandic fishermen to a globally recognised name in outerwear. We discuss its ethos, retail expansion and new exhibition at Copenhagen Fashion Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As societies get older, how can we support wellbeing from infancy to later life? We explore both ends of the spectrum as we meet the co-founder of an organic infant formula company and head to an Italian medical spa that claims to hold the secrets to longevity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Magnus Renfrew, co-founder of Art SG, shares the inspiration behind Southeast Asia’s leading international art fair, highlighting Singapore’s emerging art ecosystem and its unique role in attracting global collectors, artists and galleries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We meet former corporate lawyer Alexia Karides, who left the legal briefs behind to launch Ysso, a jewellery brand crafting handmade pieces. Then: we take a peek inside the pages of our latest title, ‘Greece: The Monocle Handbook’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We meet Florian Miguet, the co-founder of Clim8, a French company using smart thermal tech to develop apparel with personalised heating and cooling systems. x See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Tomos Lewis meets Toronto-based entrepreneur Mark Bordo, the co-founder and CEO of Vetster. Bordo talks about how telemedicine is reimagining pet care, improving access to leading veterinary support and enabling vets to extend care beyond clinic hours – keeping their four-legged patients wagging their tails.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colin Waggett, CEO of luxury gym chain Third Space, discusses the company’s expansion model, London’s fitness market and how smart real-estate partnerships contribute to its success. Plus: Monocle’s editor in chief, Andrew Tuck, shares what’s on his radar for 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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