Breakthrough Podcast

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Breakthrough is a podcast series where we meet the entrepreneurs and innovators behind now famous companies like Deliveroo, Farfetch, Mumsnet and Bulb to reveal the stories behind their industry-transforming businesses.

Episodes

  1. 04/23/2021

    Brit Bennett & Ayelet Waldman - Writing, Parenting & the Weight of our Histories

    New York Times bestselling authors Brit Bennett and Ayelet Waldman discuss writing, parenting, and life in a world haunted by our shared and differentiated histories.

    50 min

  2. 03/26/2021

    Patagonia, Dr. Bronner's & ROA - Regenerative Organic Agriculture

    Leaders at Patagonia, Dr. Bronner’s and ROA discuss why they have put regenerative organic farming at the core of their businesses, and why it is the answer to climate change and fairer supply chains.

    53 min

  3. 01/29/2021

    Ethan Kross - Chatter: The Voice in Our Head and How to Harness It

    Leading psychologist on the conscious mind Ethan Kross and journalist Phoebe Lovatt explore the insights from his pioneering research featured in his book Chatter: The Voice in Our Head and How to Harness It.

    46 min

  4. 11/12/2020

    Oona King – How Snap is promoting Diversity

    Oona King, VP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Snap Inc, in conversation with Katie Lloyd, Development Director for BBC News & Current Affairs, discusses her approach to reform and transformative change.

    53 min

  5. 10/15/2020

    Rebelling Against Extinction with Sir Tim Smit & Rue Mapp

    One million species are now on the verge of extinction - a looming environmental catastrophe that needs urgent action today. In this episode, visionary business leaders Sir Tim Smit, the co-founder of the Eden Project, and Rue Mapp, the founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro discuss their work on the frontline of conservation. Sir Tim Smit is co-founder of the amazing Eden Project in Cornwall - the iconic biomes that have attracted over 20 million visitors since opening in 2001. Rue Mapp is founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro – America's leading network inspiring Black leadership in nature, and celebrated by both Oprah Winfrey and Barack Obama. This event is part of a new series presented by Second Home and Berggruen Institute – public events that bring together the most inspiring and celebrated figures of our time to exchange and discuss groundbreaking cultural, social and political ideas.

    53 min

  6. 03/24/2020

    Danny Mulcahy - How to Make Remote Teams Work

    Product Quality Advocate at Buffer - Danny Mulcahy - on how to make remote teams work and how to structure a business to allow more flexible working to happen.

    41 min

  7. 02/07/2020

    Damian Bradfield - WeTransfer

    Damian Bradfield, co-founder of WeTransfer and Sifted's Michael Stothard discuss how tech companies can remain profitable without eroding core values and why we as individuals must take more responsibility for our data.

    48 min

  8. 11/18/2019

    David Rowan - Non B******t Innovation

    The FT 's John Thornhill talks to no-nonsense ideas man, David Rowan - they speak about clearing the decks of innovation jargon and instead realising future facing value. The importance of working environments which allow unlikely creative juxtapositions – R&D blind spots and discovering ideas you weren't looking for. Plus, how do you encourage people to work unconventionally?

    46 min

  9. 11/18/2019

    Will Shu - Deliveroo

    Passionate founder Will Shu provides two essential guiding principles to consider when starting a business – and when up and running acting fast on areas that aren't working.

    40 min

  10. 11/18/2019

    Justine Roberts - Mumsnet

    The engaging grassroots founder discusses the importance of building a community and the litigious nature of running an honest platform – and why the famous Gina Ford case benefited Mumsnet – whereas, conversely harmful, the effects of the viral 'Penis Beaker' episode.

    44 min

  11. 11/18/2019

    Hayden Wood - Bulb

    Co-founder of Second Home's first unicorn Hayden Wood reports on raising seed capital and selling the dream to investors – jumping from 20,000 customers a year to 20,000 a week – and the methods Bulb used to gain customer trust, early on.

    44 min

  12. 11/18/2019

    Jose Neves - FarFetch

    The joy of invention – the golden boy of fashion innovation compares the FarFetch strategy to Ebay, Amazon & Alibaba. Dealmaking with big companies like Chanel and Revolve. Internal culture & values and the importance of communicating this when growing a team.

    35 min
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About

Breakthrough is a podcast series where we meet the entrepreneurs and innovators behind now famous companies like Deliveroo, Farfetch, Mumsnet and Bulb to reveal the stories behind their industry-transforming businesses.

Information

  • Creator
    Second Home
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Second Home
  • Show Website
    Breakthrough Podcast