People Doing Things

Ed Little

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People Doing Things

'People Doing Things' is a podcast series that explores the challenges and complexities of young people, who decide to take a risk, follow their dreams and ultimately do something different and transformational with their working lives. Hosted by brand strategist, Ed Little of Koto, the series aims to be a platform to celebrate and inspire the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.

9月27日

Unknown - Ollie Scott

Say hello to Ollie Scott. Chief ‘Unknownian’ behind the UK’s most unexpected creative recruitment company. A wild bunch of multi-talented humans working across product, creative, client services, design, strategy and leadership; building A-class teams at some of the world’s most dynamic agencies. Having founded Unknown in 2019, Ollie set out to break the mould in recruitment. By remaining curious as to what makes each applicant individual, Unknown has morphed from a simple idea and a £13K credit card limit into a thriving business made up of high performing, high earning, happy, healthy individuals. And while they’ve had to adapt to both changes in the market and becoming a more established recruiter they’ve retained their deeply human, misfit spirit. In this episode we discuss Ollie's learnings from the school of life, how to get hired in the creative industry (and how to hire properly) and how Unknown are transitioning from recruitment underdog to real and human recruitment innovator working with some of the best agencies on the planet.

48 分鐘
7月28日

Willy's Pies - Will Lewis

Say hi to Will of Willy's Pies - the lockdown-born culinary success story that has put pies firmly back on the map. The quintessentially British pies are handmade in Hackney (where else?), with a focus on elevated fillings using local ingredients, and lots of it. Drawing on a decade of experience as a top-line chef, Will’s furlough brain-child has since grown out of his home kitchen and into a commercial HQ in London Fields. With the help of his business-partner and best friend, Josh, Willy’s Pies has become a London food icon with the opening of their first retail location in Netil Market in 2023. Oh, and they’ve even caught the attention of Ian Wright, who is now on board as an investor to help push the business forward. For me, they’re a brand capturing the renewed spirit of local optimism. A business that embraces quality ingredients and quality time, products made and enjoyed by real people - who enjoy spending time together (watching the footy, cracking a few beers). What’s more, pies don’t have to be these shit, ultra-processed, factory-made monstrosities; they can be beautiful, delicious, well-designed, moments of indulgence, reminding people of what’s really important in life. In this episode, we talk about what makes the perfect pie, what they’re fighting against and their growth ambitions over the next decade. Tuck in.

34 分鐘
6月28日

Delli / Depop - Simon Beckerman

Say hello to Simon Beckerman, the creative force turned entrepreneur behind Gen Z’s favourite fashion marketplace, Depop, which he sold to Etsy for a staggering £1.25 billion. Today, we’re discussing his more recent venture, Delli, the culinary marketplace that lets independent chefs and businesses sell food on their own terms Founded in 2020, a year before selling Depop, Delli reflects Simon’s belief in the power of unique, story-rich products. Much like Depop, which became a beloved platform for new fashion brands and celebrities alike, Delli aims to revolutionise the food scene by offering a digital playground where foodie innovation can thrive. The app has already seen great success with limited-edition drops and a raw, Fujifilm aesthetic that appeals to its users. But it hasn’t been all ‘swipe left and add to cart’ for this creative soul - in starting Depop he had to leave his family run magazine and sunglasses business he set up with his brother, emigrate to London, be away from his wife, and suffer long days and nights before burning out, appointing a CEO and taking a year off to recover. Then come back and do it all again. In this episode, we chat with Simon Beckerman about his transition from fashion to food, the inspiration behind Delli, and how he’s using lessons from Depop to create a new market for independent food makers. Plus, Simon shares some of his favourite products on Delli and what the future holds for his next exciting new venture, fatherhood.

40 分鐘
6月10日

Qube - Amin Hamzianpour

Welcome Amin. He founded Qube, the world’s first members-only studio for music and content creators. With locations in Acton, Hackney, Canary Wharf and soon Elephant and Castle, their studios enable musicians, podcast hosts and content creators to rehearse, experiment, record, host, and capture a range of content whenever they like. Amongst their audience are musicians like Lewis Capaldi, Raye, J Hus, Flo as well as content creators like Chunkz and Logan Paul - who all benefit from the best in class equipment, high quality studios and 24/7 bookings, even if it’s at the last minute. However, it’s the culture as a community that interests me most. Despite us as a society being more technology connected than ever before, we feel more alone than ever before. Looking for new and meaningful ways to interact with people around shared interests, niches, passions or professions. In this episode, we talk about the original idea that sparked Qube, how you actually go about building a members club and why community us so in demand right now. Listen up.

40 分鐘
6月1日

Fera - Sidney & Declan

Introducing Sidney & Declan. They founded outdoor clothing brand Fera - a love letter to the British outdoors. Founded in 2022, each capsule celebrates different outdoor culture, from fly fishing to country pubs and outdoor cooking. Their collections are made up of hard-wearing canvas gilets, sherpa fleeces, field shirts and double knee trousers - bringing a rugged, hardworking and boxy style back to the UK outdoor scene. And while outwear has become dominated by highly technical over-engineered gear, Fera, by contrast, position themselves as an outdoors lifestyle brand offering us a more down-to-earth approach to nature. In this episode, we talk about the origin story that led to the creation of Fera, the pair's thirst for adventure and raising money in a tough environment. Go wild.

39 分鐘
4月15日

Pizza Pilgrims - Thom Elliot

Say hello to Thom Elliot. Back in 2012, he and his brother James founded Pizza Pilgrims - a remarkable journey that turned a simple tuk-tuk into a pizza empire spanning over 20 locations. Fueled by a passion for authentic Italian pizza and disillusioned with their previous careers in advertising and TV production, the brothers bought a Piaggio Ape and set off on a month-long pilgrimage across Italy. They immersed themselves in the art of pizza making, studying ingredients and flavours, and brought their newfound knowledge back to London. Starting with a single oven in their vehicle at Berwick Street Market in Soho, they captured the hearts of Londoners, epitomising the street food revolution. From a target of selling 350 pizzas a week in their early days to now selling 45,000+ week, Pizza Pilgrims has grown meteorically. With 20 pizzerias in London and additional outlets in Nottingham, Cambridge, Leeds, and Brighton, the brand has become synonymous with authentic Neapolitan pizza in the UK. Despite this rapid expansion, Thom and James have maintained a close-knit company culture, employing around 500 people who share their passion and vision. In this episode, we chat with Thom Elliot about turning a street food stall into a beloved chain, how the pizza landscape has changed over the last decade, the importance of staying true to your roots and what the future holds for Pizza Pilgrims.

39 分鐘
3月24日

Chapel Down - Frazer Thompson

Introducing Frazer Thompson, the visionary behind Chapel Down. Frazer's journey began in an unexpected way—he founded Chapel Down in 2002 after a playful wager with a friend led him down the path of winemaking. What started as a gamble transformed into a success story, with Chapel Down emerging as England’s leading winery and achieving a stock market valuation of £120 million. Frazer's early days were humble, starting as a paperboy in the outskirts of Newcastle before moving to London in the late seventies to study business at the University of Greenwich. His career in marketing quickly escalated, leading to a significant tenure at Whitbread starting in 1986, where he delved into marketing and strategy for their inns and ale sectors including Bodington’s The Cream of Manchester. In 1996, a new chapter began when he joined Heineken in Amsterdam, a move that reshaped his family's life and his career. He loved being in Holland and working for the Dutch brewer, but found himself becoming someone he didn't want to be - drowning in his own corporate speak. Despite the success, Frazer yearned for something more personal and authentic, eventually leading him to the world of English winemaking. In this episode, we delve into Frazer's remarkable journey from corporate executive to wine industry pioneer, how Chapel Down became a British icon, particularly thanks to the royal wedding, and his current ventures with Folc and Impossibrew. Cheers!

52 分鐘
2月25日

AUFI - Nick & Toby

Say hello to Nick and Toby. They founded ‘Ask Us For Ideas’ (or AUFI for short) back in 2010 connecting ambitious businesses with the top 1% of creative agencies globally, from startups and scaleups to household names. Born out of the last recession, they’ve experienced the growth of a totally different brand building landscape firsthand. From the rise of social media and DTC brands to the boom of VC backed tech businesses out to change the world - often playing match-maker from both sides of the creative touchline. And while the landscape has undoubtedly shifted, what hasn’t changed is their belief in the power of creativity to drive businesses further. A belief shared by both agency partners and the brands they choose to work with. However, while they make great connectors working with businesses like WeTransfer, Brewdog and TaskRabbit, over the last few years they’ve also turned their hand to investing, getting involved with brands like Cabinet, Surreal, Days and Haus - taking the risks they actively encourage of their clients. In this episode we seek to harness their unique position between brand and agency to look into the future of the market, playing clairvoyant to the year ahead while also seeking to understand the changing priorities of the brands you represent and the agencies you connect. Enjoy.

53 分鐘

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'People Doing Things' is a podcast series that explores the challenges and complexities of young people, who decide to take a risk, follow their dreams and ultimately do something different and transformational with their working lives. Hosted by brand strategist, Ed Little of Koto, the series aims to be a platform to celebrate and inspire the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.

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Ed Little
活躍年代

2020年 - 2024年
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100
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People Doing Things