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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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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.

30 min
25 FEB.

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.

30 min
18 FEB.

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.

28 min
11 FEB.

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.

27 min
4 FEB.

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.

30 min
28 JAN.

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.

30 min
21 JAN.

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.

30 min
14 JAN.

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.

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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.