Business Leaders

32 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago -

Business Leaders is a monthly podcast, which focuses on the stories and successes of entrepreneurs from across the globe. We hear how they started their careers and built businesses, and explore their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing today’s world.
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Episodes

Think outside the box

May 25, 2023 13:13 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

In this month’s Business Leaders Podcast, Alan Hooks is joined by Christy Foster, Chief Executive of independent nursery retailer, Online4baby. In this episode, Christy discusses running a family business, the importance of being able to adapt, and the strengths of being a neurodivergent business leader.

Technology should benefit business

February 22, 2023 11:24 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

In this month’s Business Leaders Podcast, Alan Hooks is joined by Mike Callachan, CEO of Snappy Shopper, an e-commerce app for convenience stores. In this episode, Mike discusses saving the UK’s high streets, the importance of transparency, and ambitions to become a tech unicorn.

There is no shortcut

October 28, 2022 07:52 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

In this month’s True Connections Podcast, Alan Hooks is joined by Rutu Buddhdev, Founder and Managing Director of Amara Property, a luxury home builder in North London. In this episode, Rutu discusses creating more sustainable homes, welcoming women into the industry, and the principles she stands by as a leader.

Simplicity was at the heart of it

August 31, 2022 14:52 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

In this month’s True Connections Podcast, Alan Hooks is joined by Chris Sheldrick, CEO and co-founder of what3words – an innovative address-finding solution. Chris discusses how what3words went from a small start up to a global company, plans for the future, and everything he’s learnt along the way.

Selling the dream

July 07, 2022 10:58 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

In this month’s True Connections Podcast, Alan Hooks is joined by Aurelien Mottier, CEO and co-founder of Operatix – a sales acceleration company. In this conversation, Aurelien delves into his journey from engineer to salesman, the growth of Operatix, and the key business values he attributes to his success.

Mission-driven businesses are the future of business

May 16, 2022 07:58 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

In this month's True Connections Podcast, Alan Hooks is joined by Anna Maybank. Anna is the CEO and co-founder of Breakroom - a frontline job comparison site. In this episode she discusses the inspiration for Breakroom, the importance of selecting the right investors and the power of feedback.

The value of adventure

April 04, 2022 09:39 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

In the most recent episode of our True Connections Podcast, Alan Hooks speaks to serial social entrepreneur Dave Erasmus. Dave shares how he has created businesses to have a positive impact on the world and what he's learned from his woodland and oceanic adventures along the way.

Talent, ideas and solutions are global

March 09, 2022 10:19 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

In this month’s True Connections podcast, Alan Hooks is joined by the President of Endeavor Global, Adrian Garcia-Aranyos. As well as sharing how Endeavor supports entrepreneurs, Adrian and Alan have a wider conversation around entrepreneurship and discuss topics such as the Multiplier Effect and the qualities needed to become a successful entrepreneur.

Culture and innovation are intrinsically linked

January 25, 2022 09:50 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

In the latest episode of our True Connections podcast, Alan Hooks is joined by the founder and CEO of Matillion, Matthew Scullion, who in 2021 was named the UK winner of EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Matthew not only shares his journey of starting Matillion, but also his learnings as a successful business leader and the link between company culture and innovation.

To succeed you must first go out and try

December 17, 2021 13:32 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

In the latest episode of our True Connections Podcast, Alan Hooks is joined by the founder of Maison Mirabeau, Stephen Cronk. As well as sharing how he and his family made his longstanding wine-making dreams a reality, Stephen discusses brand success, working with nature and the power of social media.

Make the customer happy and the business will come

November 25, 2021 09:25 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

Simon Beckermann, the founder of Depop and Alan Hooks, discuss the textile business and its environmental consequences. Find how Depop helps consumers make wiser purchases.

Magic happens when you challenge convention

September 16, 2021 07:49 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

In the latest episode of our True Connections Podcast, Alan Hooks speaks to Sam Jones, Founder and CEO of Gener8. Sam speaks about his journey from Global Brand Manager for Red Bull to tech entrepreneur, taking on the giants of advertising, and the challenges and successes he’s has along the way.

Pursue your life goals through your business

July 22, 2021 09:35 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

In the latest episode of our True Connections Podcast, Alan Hooks speaks to Walfredo della Gherardesca. Walfredo is the founder and CEO of Genuine Way, a tech company that enables brands to better communicate their environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility to ethical consumers through the use of blockchain technology.

Networks, connections and trust in Asia are the most valuable currencies to hold

June 29, 2021 14:51 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

In the latest episode of our True Connections Podcast, Alan Hooks speaks to the founder and owner of Dragonfly Asia-Pacific and Banyan Workspace, Rasheed Shroff. In addition to hearing the fascinating story of the creation of one of the city’s most inspiring and sustainable workspaces, we learn how he navigated his path from ultra loyal company man to independent entrepreneur.

People make the difference

May 13, 2021 09:08 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

In this episode of our True Connections Podcast, Alan Hooks speaks to Founder and CEO Emeritus of Admiral Group, Henry Engelhardt, about his approach to running a successful business, his journey as an entrepreneur and what he looks for in people and businesses seeking investment.

A lifelong obsession with stock markets

April 22, 2021 08:59 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

In the latest episode of our True Connections Podcast, Alan Hooks speaks to entrepreneur, journalist and Co-Founder of EnterpriseAlumni, Emma Sinclair MBE, about her journey as an entrepreneur. Emma’s story is a fascinating one, starting with how the school run with her father helped mould her passion for the stock market, her experience of being the youngest person to take a company public, her work with UNICEF, and what three things she stands by as an entrepreneur.

Tomorrow is better than today

March 12, 2021 08:56 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

In the latest episode of our True Connections Podcast, Alan Hooks speaks to fintech start-up entrepreneur and CEO of Pine Labs, Amrish Rau. Amrish has over two decades of experience in the fintech sector, having run his own start-up and built a number of large organisations. In addition to learning Amrish’s views on the post-Covid world, we hear the fascinating story of his journey as an entrepreneur.

If you believe in your company, don’t give it away early

January 15, 2021 17:36 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

In the latest episode of our True Connections Podcast, Alan Hooks speaks with serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, author and maverick Mike Tobin. Mike is also the Chairman of the winner of the 2020 Spectator Economic Innovator of the Year Award – Ultraleap. In addition to learning about Ultraleap’s innovations and its application in a post-pandemic world, we hear Mike’s fascinating story as an entrepreneur and the advice he has for other entrepreneurs who are at the start of their j...

Finding the balance between competition and innovation

December 11, 2020 11:17 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

In our latest episode of Julius Baer’s True Connections podcast, Alan Hooks, Head of Private Clients UK, speaks with Nicola Mitchell, CEO and Founder of Life Scientific and recent winner of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award about her journey as an entrepreneur, the importance of a strong network, and what the future holds for Life Scientific.

Trying to change the system for the better

November 10, 2020 13:59 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

In the latest episode of Julius Baer’s True Connections podcast, Alan Hooks, Head of Private Clients UK, speaks with Henry de Zoete, Co-Founder of Look After My Bills. In a broad and fascinating conversation, they discuss how the business developed from the initial concept, the value of being part of the Y-Combinator incubator, why he and his co-founder decided to sell the business, and finally what it’s like to be behind the most successful deal in the history of Dragons’ Den.

A unique opportunity for motorsport to be a game changer

September 30, 2020 10:16 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

In our latest episode of Julius Baer’s True Connections podcast, Alan Hooks, Head of Private Clients UK, speaks with Alejandro Agag, Founder & Chairman of Formula-E, about his journey from politics into entrepreneurism and what he thinks the future holds for motor racing and transportation more broadly.

A dress rehearsal for the problems of the 21st century

August 25, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

In our latest episode of Julius Baer’s True Connections podcast, Julius Baer International CEO, David Durlacher, speaks with Dr. Peter Drobac, Director of the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Oxford, about what the pandemic has taught us about global healthcare and what trends we may see in the future.