The Entrepreneurs

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Dec 3, 2025 • 30min

Winter warmth with Sheep Inc & Klättermusen

Klättermusen CEO, Gonz Ferrero, talks about balancing heritage and innovation at the Swedish technical apparel brand. Then: Edzard van der Wyck joins us to discuss Sheep Inc’s success at the intersection of sustainability and style.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 30min

Wheels up! Boeing sets a new course for the Middle East

Inzman Rashid, Monocle's correspondent, shares exciting highlights from the Dubai Airshow, including major orders from Emirates and flydubai. Dr. Brendan Nelson, president of Boeing Global, discusses the company’s strategic pivot in the booming Middle East market, with a focus on production recovery and innovation. Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, talks about the implications of these record orders on airport development and investment, while also highlighting new technological trends that are shaping the future of aviation.
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Nov 19, 2025 • 29min

Is solar jet fuel ready for takeoff? Why Swiss and Zürich Airport are turning to sun power

Synhelion co-founder Dr Gianluca Ambrosetti joins us in Zürich to explain how his team is turning sunlight into usable liquid fuel. He talks about the big name partners backing the technology and why scaling solar-made fuels could transform the aviation and mobility industries without overhauling existing infrastructure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 12, 2025 • 30min

Why ‘fake it till you make it’ is terrible for business 

Entrepreneur and Childs Farm founder Joanna Jensen shares how a know-it-all attitude can stall growth and why confidence alone can’t save a struggling enterprise. She discusses lessons from her new book, ‘Making Business Child’s Play: How to Build a Winning Brand’, a practical guide to creating companies that last. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 5, 2025 • 30min

Nicolas Budzynski on scaling La Petite Maison and why consistency beats awards in luxury dining

Nicolas Budzynski, the CEO of globally acclaimed French Mediterranean restaurant La Petite Maison, shares his expansion plans and why he keeps his team focused on long-term vision. Plus: A dispatch from Aalto Founder School.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 29, 2025 • 30min

Elad Yifrach on L’Objet’s expansion into fragrances. And: why ghost hunting is big business in Japan

L’Objet founder Elad Yifrach talks about the value of materiality in design, smart collaborations and growing a luxury decor brand celebrated for its commitment to craftsmanship. Plus: we meet the boss of Kachimode, a Japanese firm that investigates whether real estate properties are haunted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 24, 2025 • 10min

Eureka: Why winemakers and Nasa engineers rely on cork

António Amorim, the CEO of the world's leading producer of cork, talks about the surprising versatility of the material and its many uses in industries from wine to aerospace and construction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 22, 2025 • 25min

Soft power: N.Peal cashmere and Hello Kitty

N.Peal’s owner, Adam Holdsworth, discusses his measured approach to the company’s expansion strategy and collaborations. Plus: We meet Tomokuni Tsuji, the CEO of Sanrio, the Japanese entertainment business behind Hello Kitty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 10min

Eureka: Fresh thinking starts in the Bavarian Alps

We visit Wandl in Ruhpolding, Bavaria, where a husband-and-wife team host corporate retreats in a historic alpine farmhouse. Teams leave behind dull hotel rooms to breathe fresh mountain air and find new focus for leadership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 15, 2025 • 30min

How winemakers in the south of France are turning rosé into a year-round wine

Rejoice! Rosé season doesn’t have to end. We meet husband-and-wife duo Stephen and Jeany Cronk, the founders of award-winning rosé brand Maison Mirabeau, which is now sold in over 40 countries. They share how a risky move to Provence paid off and why rosé deserves a place on festive tables.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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