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Monocle Radio’s weekly tour of the most inspiring people, companies and ideas in global business, whether they are starting from scratch, reinvigorating the family firm or developing new technology.

  • 30 minutes 9 seconds
    Nyetimber and the global rise of premium English sparkling wine

    Eric Heerema, CEO and owner of Nyetimber, discusses the brand\'s journey to becoming a global leader and how it\'s broadening its reach by exporting to more than 20 countries and expanding its product range. Plus: how the Maldives plans to diversify tourism by targeting new markets and offering a range of accommodation.

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    25 December 2024, 8:00 pm
  • 17 minutes 22 seconds
    Eureka 421: Emma Lewisham on skincare with purpose

    Co-founder and CEO Emma Lewisham discusses the origin story behind her eponymous skincare brand, an innovative natural line blending efficiency and sustainability. She discusses the company’s focus on circularity and science-based formulations, as well as the challenges of disrupting the competitive beauty industry.

     

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    20 December 2024, 4:32 pm
  • 29 minutes 15 seconds
    Why innovation in helmet safety is so slow moving

    We discuss the 10-year long development process behind the world’s first inflatable cycle helmet and how Ventete spotted the cultural shift toward active, eco-friendly commuting. Plus: how to stay ahead of trends in 2025 from business to travel and hospitality.

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    18 December 2024, 8:00 pm
  • 9 minutes 46 seconds
    Eureka 420: The smart design behind plant pots that fit through letterboxes

    Founder and designer Andrew Flynn talks about the origin for his green-thumbed venture, Potr, a smart line of origami-like plant pots that are self-watering and made from waste-materials. He discusses the product’s design and development, the challenges of its initial market launch and the brand’s impressive expansion into Japan.

     

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    13 December 2024, 5:04 pm
  • 35 minutes 4 seconds
    Why Finland is great for business 

    We discuss how Finland's stability, trust in institutions and exceptional quality of life cultivate an environment that supports a skilled workforce, advanced technology and a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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    11 December 2024, 8:00 pm
  • 8 minutes 32 seconds
    Eureka 419: Is this the world’s first office rollercoaster? 

    Petter Kukacka, founder of the Stockholm-based creative studio, The Great Exhibition, talks about his childhood dream of building an office rollercoaster and the design challenge his audacious project posed.

     

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    6 December 2024, 5:01 pm
  • 29 minutes 13 seconds
    Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings on creating a “skiable art museum”

    Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings talks about his latest venture, Powder Mountain, a pristine ski resort in Utah that’s also an outdoor art museum. Plus: we head to an elite business school in Lyon that’s celebrating 40 years of helping entrepreneurs launch their innovative ideas.

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    4 December 2024, 8:00 pm
  • 8 minutes 55 seconds
    Eureka 418: Miami Art Week 2024

    How do you transform a declining neighbourhood into a destination for global art and retail? Craig Robins, the developer of the Miami Design District, talks about Miami Art Week 2024 and the role of art in enhancing wellbeing and uniting communities. 

     

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    29 November 2024, 5:19 pm
  • 30 minutes 18 seconds
    Book special 

    ‘Thinking Bigger’ author Sarah Dusek talks about her mission to help women secure capital to create large-scale businesses that make a difference. And: Tim Duggan discusses his new book, ‘Work Backwards’, a powerful guide for reimagining the life-work balance. 

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    27 November 2024, 8:00 pm
  • 6 minutes 20 seconds
    Eureka 417: Can smart toy design foster child development? 

    We meet Nuria Torras, the founder of Lekkid, a Barcelona-based toy brand focused on promoting creativity and imagination in children through educational play.

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    22 November 2024, 4:02 pm
  • 30 minutes 21 seconds
    How slowing down can enhance experiences

    We meet the co-founder of European Sleeper, a railway company reviving night trains and connecting great cities across the continent. And to ensure we’re travelling in style, we’ll hear from the founder of Tom Àdam, a Berlin-based loungewear brand revered for its PJs.

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    20 November 2024, 8:00 pm
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