The Entrepreneurs

We explore innovative solutions for urban living and enhancing quality of life in cities. First, we meet the founder of Urby, a smart development company that blends apartment living with the hospita…

Beyond its fairs, Art Basel wants to stay top of mind with a foray into retail. Monocle’s Sophie Monaghan-Coombs speaks with chief growth officer, Hayley Romer, at the new Art Basel Shop in Paris to …

Deborah Honig, chief customer officer for Samsung Electronics in the UK and Ireland, talks about how the multinational technology giant is harnessing artificial intelligence to elevate its product ec…

Yola Jimenez launched Yola Mezcal to preserve her family’s traditional recipe of the spirit from Oaxaca, Mexico. Today the brand is thriving thanks to her commitment to slow growth, sustainable produ…

We meet a New York-based interior designer who champions a traditional approach to craftsmanship and inspiration. And: Monocle’s Nic Monisse talks about the latest patterns in the industry.

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Peter Jüriado and Mathias le Fèvre discuss their collaboration for Stenströms’s 125th anniversary collection, inspired by Scandinavian nature and vintage style. They reflect on blending tradition wit…

An episode that’s millennia in the making: we meet the founder of the world’s first de-extinction and species-preservation company, to hear how it’s using ancient DNA to bring back animals including …

Snoggos co-founders Julie and Max Wedel discuss their vegan dog-supplement brand that creates products designed to support canine joint, skin and digestive health.

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Real-estate developer Adam Gordon talks about Wildflower Studios, the state-of-the-art media facility in New York City which he co-founded with Robert De Niro, aiming to create a hub that supports th…

Co-founder Andreas Grape talks about the journey to launching Nordic Angels, the largest investor network in the Nordics, with a mission to rebuild trust in social platforms and foster cross-border c…

How can winemaking push the boundaries of tradition? Founder Travis Braithwaite talks about Pangaea Estates’ tradition-defying blends and navigating a global supply chain to deliver a one-of-a-kind w…

Founder Sam Beaney shares the origin story of Kibu, a children’s headphone company emphasising sustainability through its innovative build, repair and recycle model that’s designed and manufactured s…

How can smart leaders turn a crisis into an opportunity? Summa Equity’s Norwegian founder Reynir Indahl talks about how the 2008 financial crash inspired him to rethink traditional investment models …

Medical-doctors-cum-entrepreneurs Paul Jaklin and Amanda Bianca sought a creative escape from their high-pressure jobs. In 2020 the couple launched Dazurelle, a Zürich-based lifestyle brand that cont…

We meet Stefano Canali, CEO of the Canali Group, a family-owned luxury menswear brand celebrating its 90th anniversary. He discusses the role of physical retail in delivering a comprehensive brand ex…

Gaëtan Gaye launched Alpagota in October 2023 after spotting a gap in the €130bn eyewear market. Less than a year later, the brand is growing rapidly across Europe and Asia, bringing a fresh approach…

Monocle’s Petri Burtsoff tours the Northvolt Ett factory in Sweden, one of the largest EV battery plants in the world, to explore the company’s mission to revolutionise green energy. Plus: Andrei Dan…

How do you tackle urban loneliness? Kindred founder Anna Anderson talks about creating a community space in Hammersmith that blends co-working, dining and events to foster real connections.

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We meet Josh Bradshaw and Charlie Karlsen, founders of luxury catering company Opus 11, who tell us about creating high-end, bespoke dining experiences for their impressive roster of clients, includi…

Julia Lisovska discusses the origins of Tivoli, her family-run furniture company in Ukraine, and its mission to overcome the challenges posed by Russia’s invasion. She discusses the company’s respons…