In this episode we are joined by serial entrepreneur James Kilpatrick, Chair of Gravitilab. Founded in 2018, Gravitilab is a fascinating business that offers space as a service. Their mission statement is to democratise access to Microgravity and space environments. In addressing this challenge Gravitilab aim to make Space more sustainable by significantly reducing vehicle emissions and by helping to prevent the build up of orbital junk that threatens the future of Space services. We discuss James’ background, what drew him to zero gravity environments, the activities and industries they focus on, and what the future holds for Gravitilab.For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk or https://gravitilab.space  LinkedIn: Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/  James Kilpatrick - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmykp/This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording. This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change. The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services. We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment. All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From 30 June – 2 July Waverton will be exhibiting at The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) Scottish Game Fair. This is a celebration of the countryside, conservation and the great outdoors and we are thrilled to have Ross Macleod, Head of Policy in Scotland at GWCT and Paris Jordan, Senior Multi-Asset Analyst at Waverton, join us to talk about responsible stewardship and sustainability. Ross explains GWCT operations, conservation and the promotion of biodiversity and we discuss how to value, measure and manage natural capital.  For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk or www.scottishfair.com or www.gwct.org.uk.    LinkedIn:Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/  Paris Jordan – https://www.linkedin.com/in/paris-jordan-cfa-58377691/ This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording. This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change. The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services. We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment. All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are joined by Lady Louise Vaughan, Chair of the Women of the Year Lunch. In 1955 Lady Lothian founded the Women of the Year Lunch. Her aim was to host a lunch where women could be recognised and celebrated for their achievements, but also network with and learn from each other. Nearly 70 years on, the annual lunch is still going strong under the management of our guest this week, Lady Louise Vaughan, current Chair of the lunch and granddaughter of Lady Lothian. We discuss Louise’s background and career and what her vision is for the Women of the Year lunch.  Since working at her first lunch in 1990 and then joining the management committee in 1998, she has some interesting stories to tell, including a very surprising story about Theresa May. For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk or https://www.womenoftheyear.co.uk  LinkedIn: Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/  Lady Louise Vaughan – https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-vaughan-b675b829/  This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording. This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change. The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services. We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment. All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are joined by Anthony Kingsley, Chief Investment Officer and one of the founding members of Findlay Park Partners, an independent investment partnership based in London.We discuss his career, what drew him to the world of investments and the philosophy and rigorous investment process they implemented at Findlay Park Partners. Anthony describes the kind of stocks he likes and he shares what he believes the future holds for the US, including the potential American advantage in a de-globalised world. For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk LinkedIn: Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/  Anthony Kingsley – https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-kingsley-602351170/  This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording. This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change. The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services. We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment. All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are joined by Cyril Lutterodt, founder and managing partner of the Brixton based seed fund management company, community and coworking space, Black Seed.  We discuss how Cyril started his career, his time in the US, the purpose of Black Seed and what the future holds with his global ambitions. Cyril introduces Doug to the Venture Capital accessibility gap, where black founders are over mentored and underfunded. For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk LinkedIn: Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/  Cyril Lutterodt – https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyril-lutterodt This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording. This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change. The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services. We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment. All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are joined by Anne McElvoy who has had a fascinating career as a journalist, author and most recently Head of Podcasting at POLITICO Europe. We discuss the interplay between politics and journalism, and Anne tells us how she spent the formative years of her career trying to get in to East Germany at a time when most were trying to escape.We discuss what drew Anne to the world of journalism, her early days at The Times and the digital disruption to the industry. For further information please visit www.waverton.co.ukLinkedIn:Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/  Anne McElvoy – https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-mcelvoy-0b4182b0This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording. This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change. The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services. We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment. All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are joined by Will Butler-Adams, Chief Executive Officer of Brompton Bicycle. The story behind the business is an interesting one which dates back 50 years to when Andrew Ritchie was in his flat overlooking the Brompton oratory. He believed there was a better way to move around the city. Wind forward to today, the business is unrecognisable and run from their enormous factory in Greenford.We discuss his engineering background, founding the company and his vision and goals for Brompton Bicycle. For further information please visit www.waverton.co.ukLinkedIn:Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/  Will Butler-Adams – https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-butler-adams-obe-ceng-frgs-fcgi-fimeche-b05651b/This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording. This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change. The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services. We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment. All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are joined by Tanya Tracey, Chief Executive Officer at the charity GAIN - Girls Are Investors. GAIN’s main purpose is to inspire young women to pursue a career in investing. We discuss Tanya’s early career in finance and go into more detail on the purpose of GAIN and the work that they do.For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk LinkedIn:Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/   Tanya Tracey – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyatracey  This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording. This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change. The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services. We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment. All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are joined by innovator and serial entrepreneur, James Alexander, MBE. A titan in the biodiversity world, James is the Chair of Finance Earth, Suffolk Wildlife Trust and Agricarbon UK. We discuss these roles and the challenges he and his teams are trying to overcome, as well as his previous life as the Co-Founder of Zopa, a peer-to-peer lending platform. James explains how we can use market-based mechanisms and financial tools to protect and restore nature.For further information please visit www.waverton.co.ukLinkedIn:Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/  James Alexander – https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-alexander-617747/ This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording. This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change. The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services. We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment. All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are joined by serial entrepreneur, Roland Horne. Roland is the Founder of WatchHouse, a specialty coffee business. We discuss Roland’s early career, setting up a business selling world-class aquariums to high-profile clients, then we find out what drew him to the competitive world of specialty coffee and his international expansion plans. For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk or https://watchhouse.com LinkedIn:Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/   Roland Horne – https://www.linkedin.com/in/roland-horne-3684543a/  This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording. This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change.The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon.Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services. We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment.All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.