The Entrepreneurs

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.

Chris Lord, a Monocle Radio reporter, joins Michael Loescheller, CEO of Polestar, and Dimitris Kosofas, CCO of Hopper. They dive into the future of electric vehicles and Polestar's strategic transformations, including manufacturing innovations and the significance of customer experience. Kosofas elaborates on Hopper's game-changing helicopter services in Greece, revolutionizing travel with shared rides and addressing airport challenges. With an eye on sustainable practices, they also explore potential expansions in other tourist hotspots.

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.

Pip Durrell, Founder and CEO of With Nothing Underneath, shares her inspiring journey from magazine editor to launching a successful women's shirt brand focused on versatility. Natalie Theodosi, Monocle's fashion director, discusses the latest trends from Milan, highlighting the balance between traditional styles and innovative female designers. They explore the evolving fashion landscape, emphasizing the importance of sustainability and independent brands in a shifting market, while maintaining authenticity and community engagement.

John Roescher, CEO of Raw Materials, is passionate about challenging business norms through creativity. He reveals how embracing unconventionality can attract major clients and drive innovation. Roescher discusses the importance of balancing creativity with data-driven strategies and how to harness creative tension within corporate environments. He also emphasizes finding inspiration in nature and craftsmanship, encouraging listeners to seek originality in the world around them.

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.