The Entrepreneurs
Monocle · Winkontent Ltd. 759286
Show overview
The Entrepreneurs launched in 2025 and has put out 106 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 40 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 11 min and 30 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 87 episodes published. Published by Winkontent Ltd. 759286.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 106 episodesThe Entrepreneurs Live in Shanghai: Museum of the future
‘When you’re winning, change your game’: Hair raising success rules from Oribe co-founder Daniel Kaner
Threads and tea: new takes on Japanese tradition with Ichijiku and Ito En
Satellites over the Strait of Hormuz: space surveillance and maritime security
Suite, suite music: How hotels can fine-tune atmosphere through sound and sensory branding
From Uruguay to Moldova: why emerging wine regions are on the rise
Dimitri Weber on Australia’s first luxury perfume house and the Kylie Minogue effect
Do brands down under need international approval before making it big at home? Dimitri Weber, founder of Australia’s first luxury fragrance house, Goldfield & Banks, talks about what businesses can learn from Aussie exports such as Kylie Minogue and Nicole Kidman. Plus: why the country is a surprising perfume powerhouse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Knatchbull Savile Row’s CEO on bespoke tailoring for women and flying the British flag in fashion
Is there a new playbook for great, British brands? Founder Daisy Knatchbull shares the latest from Knatchbull, the first Savile Row shopfront exclusively for women. She discusses the importance of her global trunk shows and the brand’s ready-to-wear collection. Plus: Toby Gauvain on Gaudium, a new private-membership community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim Rokos on dyslexia, design and why thinking differently is a competitive advantage
Luxury décor studio Rokos’s founder Jim Rokos talks about the creative advantages of dyslexia and why he sees it as an edge in designing his sculptural objects. Plus: How new work platform Vizzy caught the eye of job-hunters and clients such as Burberry, Tiffany & Co and Louis Vuitton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Kelluu’s UFO-like airships caught the eye of Nato and conspiracy theorists
Mysterious objects spotted over the Nordics have sparked speculation online but they’re not aliens. Kelluu co-founder Jiri Jormakka explains the technology behind the company’s hydrogen-powered autonomous airships and how they operate in GNSS-jammed environments near the Russian border. Plus: travel expert Maggie Draycott discusses her new venture, Club Aviator. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Belmond CEO Dan Ruff: LVMH told us to slow down and it worked
Belmond CEO Dan Ruff shares his journey from globetrotting foodie to leading one of the world’s most esteemed luxury travel brands. He explains why LVMH’s acquisition pushed Belmond to focus on desirability over growth. Plus: how childhood travel experiences at Disney’s Epcot and eating pasta in Venice shaped his career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chez Carrie: How an American beat French bureaucracy to open a chic Paris bistro
Michigan native Carrie Solomon talks about moving from the Midwest to Paris, her unconventional path into the French culinary scene and how returning to the kitchen led her to open a neighbourhood bistro while rebuilding her life after personal loss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have smart glasses finally grown up?
For many, smart glasses still carry baggage brought on by early flops in the space and more recent privacy concerns. Can they shed their bad reputation? Even Realities co-founders Will Wang and Nikolaj Schnoor outline their anti-camera, design-led approach and why clarity of vision could help to outmanoeuvre Big Tech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who is the new luxury consumer? Richard Mille’s Peter Harrison on adaptability and knowing your customer
Peter Harrison, Richard Mille EMEA’s CEO, on the Swiss watchmaker’s growth and navigating the changing needs of luxury consumers. Plus: Strawberry Group’s Emilie Stordalen on taking an active part in shaping customer demands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When is the right time to leave your job and start a business?
We meet Frédéric Robles, CEO of French tech-hospitality platform Namastay. And: the CMO of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority joins to discuss a district-transforming project just minutes from downtown Riyadh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why sleep is still the ultimate luxury. And: what simplification teaches us about better business
Alistair Hughes, managing director for Savoir Beds, talks about the storied history of the century-old bedmaker who has, literally, supported figures including Winston Churchill and Marilyn Monroe. He discusses craftsmanship and changes in premium markets. Plus: we meet global strategist Farah Ragheb, founder of leadership consultancy The Simplified Model.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How is the sudden global attention on Greenland changing its economy?
Donald Trump’s threats about taking control of Greenland have thrust the island into the global spotlight, drawing journalists and tourists alike. In Nuuk, Monocle’s Andrew Mueller explores what this attention means for local entrepreneurs, speaking with Casper Frank Møller, CEO and co-founder of adventure travel company Raw Arctic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is packaging broken? A simple solution to reduce waste
Meadow’s CEO, Victor Ljungberg, shares how smart design can create a practical alternative to single-use packaging. Plus: Lombard Odier Group’s UK CEO, Mark Goddard, talks about Britain’s entrepreneurial environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have we lost our appetite for sustainability? New approaches in luxury retail and travel for 2026
We meet Charlotte Staerck, founder and CEO of the UK’s first luxury aftercare and restoration service, The Handbag Clinic, to assess the health of the circular fashion economy. And: former Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs talks about the changing expectations of travellers and his role at Capella Hotel Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Direction of travel in 2026 and why all businesses need talent with a hospitality-first mindset
Ahmed Elhawary talks about navigating the ups and downs of launching Mayfair Jets just weeks before the pandemic. Plus: The CEO and president of The Leading Hotels of the World, Shannon Knapp, on 2026 travel trends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.