Podcast · 141 episodes
The Entrepreneurs
by Monocle · English
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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Seizing their moment: Founders of Moment Group Abba Napa and Eliza Antonino welcome Monocle to ManilaManila hospitality and Filipino food “soft power.” Moment Group’s growth and strategy for scaling Filipino comfort food, plus a check-in on tourism and infrastructure via the upcoming Mandarin…30 Sep 2026 · 32 min
On the move: How innovators are changing the face and the fashion of urban mobilityUrban mobility innovation focused on “right-sized” transport—smaller, lighter, modular vehicles to reduce street/parking pressure and improve affordability.23 Sep 2026 · 30 min
Future-proof and fashion forward: how Daniel Ervér is evolving H&M GroupH&M Group CEO Daniel Ervér explains how the company will “future-proof” its fashion brands through faster trend adaptation plus garment longevity, while keeping sustainability and long-term…16 Sep 2026 · 31 min
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Seizing their moment: Founders of Moment Group Abba Napa and Eliza Antonino welcome Monocle to ManilaManila hospitality and Filipino food “soft power.” Moment Group’s growth and strategy for scaling Filipino comfort food, plus a check-in on tourism and infrastructure via the upcoming Mandarin…30 Sep 2026 · 32 min · 14 chapters
On the move: How innovators are changing the face and the fashion of urban mobilityUrban mobility innovation focused on “right-sized” transport—smaller, lighter, modular vehicles to reduce street/parking pressure and improve affordability.23 Sep 2026 · 30 min · 9 chapters
Future-proof and fashion forward: how Daniel Ervér is evolving H&M GroupH&M Group CEO Daniel Ervér explains how the company will “future-proof” its fashion brands through faster trend adaptation plus garment longevity, while keeping sustainability and long-term…16 Sep 2026 · 31 min · 11 chapters
The rebirth of the American newsstandA celebration of the “rebirth of the American newsstand,” focusing on independent magazine stores and a preview of Confect’s new issue and book.12 Sep 2026 · 30 min · 8 chapters
Pivoting with purpose: the founders channelling entrepreneurial smarts into game-changing organisationsThe episode profiles two women founders pivoting “with purpose” into organizations aimed at underserved groups.9 Sep 2026 · 27 min · 11 chapters
The CEO making an art of outstanding serviceCadogan Tate CEO Ben Clark explains how fine-art moving and “white glove” stewardship evolved into a luxury residential services platform, aiming for frictionless care across global homes and…2 Sep 2026 · 28 min · 11 chapters
Pivot quickly and don’t take anything too personally: business lessons from a six-time Silicon Valley CEOEntrepreneurship lessons from failure and pivoting, plus how climate change is affecting the Champagne harvest and industry practices.26 Aug 2026 · 29 min · 16 chapters
Cool for the summer: Fruttini’s ‘fruit givré’A “global tour” of entrepreneurial summer ideas, moving from Paris fruit sorbets to Swedish tech events to Japan ski-resort real estate.19 Aug 2026 · 28 min · 12 chapters
How e-bike operator Forest got more Londoners on two wheelsHow London can increase cycling using shared dockless e-bikes, and how Spotify’s subscription and podcast strategy has scaled globally.12 Aug 2026 · 30 min · 10 chapters
Can Qantas’ Project Sunrise redefine long-haul travel?The episode covers two aviation themes: Qantas’ Project Sunrise and the rise of aerial firefighting.5 Aug 2026 · 33 min · 10 chapters
No booze, no lose: Meet the founders drinking to an alcohol-free futureThe booming non-alcoholic drinks market, focused on luxury 0% sparkling “cuvées” and naturally fermented alcohol-free craft beer.29 Jul 2026 · 29 min · 10 chapters
The case for sabbaticals: Why businesses benefit when workers take ‘Big Time Off’The case for sabbaticals—why extended, intentional time off (“Big Time Off”) can improve workers’ lives and strengthen businesses; followed by a Japan segment on modernizing traditional craftsmanship…22 Jul 2026 · 32 min · 11 chapters
Neurospace: How a Berlin space start-up landed contracts with Nasa and SpaceXTwo-part business stories: Berlin space startup Neurospace winning NASA and SpaceX contracts for lunar/robotics tech; Slovenian ski-jumping equipment firm Slatnar powering record-breaking athletes.15 Jul 2026 · 28 min · 12 chapters
Skyfirst CEO Olivier Perdriel on geopolitical flight-path disruptions and the future of private aviationThe episode pairs two entrepreneur interviews: SkyFirst CEO Olivier Perdriel on how geopolitical disruptions affect ultra-long-range private aviation and aircraft management; and Vietcetera founder…8 Jul 2026 · 28 min · 8 chapters
The business of better running with the founders of One Track ClubOneTrack Club’s founders explain how they turned a free community running club into a scalable running business that blends expert coaching, centralized data, and a “run club” community…1 Jul 2026 · 29 min · 12 chapters
CEO Jean-Marie Mognetti on building CoinSharesJean-Marie Monietti (CoinShares CEO/co-founder) explains how CoinShares was built from a commodities hedge fund into a regulated digital-asset investment firm, why Bitcoin was an obvious early…24 Jun 2026 · 30 min · 16 chapters
How a boutique studio landed the Obama Presidential Center brief Manual (a boutique design studio) discusses how it won the Obama Presidential Center visitor-experience brief—building the Obama Foundation’s contemporary visual identity, plus…17 Jun 2026 · 28 min · 11 chapters
A visit to France’s biggest sauna, Sant Roch, and PublicisdrugstoreA Paris special edition of The Entrepreneurs featuring (1) Saint-Roch, France’s largest sauna and a contrast-therapy wellness concept, and (2) Publicisdrugstore, a 24-hour Champs-Élysées “luxury…10 Jun 2026 · 28 min · 16 chapters
Design that changes how we see the world: Tombino and ÖÖDDesign as a way to reshape how people experience cities and nature—turning overlooked urban details into functional art, and using mirrored cabins to bring hotel comfort into remote landscapes.3 Jun 2026 · 29 min · 14 chapters
Roland Horne on scaling WatchHouse cafés, from London and Abu Dhabi to New YorkWatchHouse’s design-led café scaling strategy (London, Abu Dhabi/Dubai, New York) and how it preserves a consistent guest experience while expanding globally; plus Alex Hunter’s shift from private…27 May 2026 · 28 min · 16 chapters
Orbitworks and the UAE’s race to spaceUAE’s space industry ambitions and Orbitworks’ satellite services; later, Hong Kong/China coffee culture and Nodi’s growth.20 May 2026 · 28 min · 13 chapters
The Entrepreneurs Live in Shanghai: Museum of the futureA special Shanghai episode on building “future-forward” museums, focused on two institutions: Sound Art Museum (Beijing) and Dib Bangkok (Thailand), and how they use sound, design, and immersive…13 May 2026 · 29 min · 13 chapters
‘When you’re winning, change your game’: Hair raising success rules from Oribe co-founder Daniel KanerTwo scent-focused entrepreneurship stories: Oribe Hair Care’s luxury hair brand and signature fragrance, and Dilly House’s alcohol-free, natural, sprayable perfume built to be layered.6 May 2026 · 29 min · 17 chapters
Threads and tea: new takes on Japanese tradition with Ichijiku and Ito EnThe episode has two Japan-focused business stories. Ichijiku (Tokyo luxury brand) is about reviving traditional Japanese garments by making bespoke suits and bomber jackets from kimono and tanmono…29 Apr 2026 · 28 min · 11 chapters