Why Invest?
108 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago -In this award winning podcast, a team of hosts from Waverton are joined by a variety of guests to get under the bonnet of investment-related topics. From deep dives across the full spectrum of asset classes and regions, to broader themes of geopolitics, economics, and entrepreneurism, this podcast aims to demystify the worlds of finance, investment and beyond.
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Media and the Markets with Christian May
July 03, 2024 06:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBIn this episode of the Why Invest? podcast, hosts James Carter and Luke Hyde-Smith welcome Christian May, a media and communications expert with a notable background in journalism and corporate affairs. Christian shares his unexpected journey into journalism, his experiences as editor-in-chief of City AM, and insights into the evolution of media consumption. The conversation delves into the future of print newspapers, the impact of social media, and the current state of the City of Londo...
Green investment and rewilding with Ben Goldsmith
June 19, 2024 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBIn this episode Luke Hyde-Smith is joined by author, investor, and leading environmentalist, Ben Goldsmith. They discuss Ben's career, how he founded one of the early sustainability focused investment managers, WHEB Asset Management, then launched a dedicated green themed investment company, Menhaden Capital. Ben shares his passion for rewilding, explaining his efforts to revive large swathes of the UK countryside, but also globally. You can learn more by listening to Ben's podcast 'Rewil...
Making sense of markets with Bill Blain
June 05, 2024 06:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this episode hosts Luke Hyde-Smith and James Carter interview Bill Blain, renowned investor, author, and professor known for his daily newsletter ‘Blain's Morning Porridge.’ The discussion covers a range of topics, including Bill's market mantras, his views on Tesla, Bitcoin, and the importance of political competency in economic stability. They also delve into the UK and US financial outlooks, interest rates, gold investment, and the evolving dynamics of global markets, concluding wit...
Prashant Khemka of White Oak Capital: Unlocking India's Investment Potential
May 22, 2024 09:22 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this episode Luke Hyde-Smith is joined by Prashant Khemka, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of White Oak Capital Management. White Oak was founded in 2017 and has grown to be the largest independent manager of Indian equities, with over $8,000,000 of assets under management. Prashant explains White Oak's investment philosophy, emphasising a performance-first culture, rigorous stock selection, and the importance of governance and scalable business models. They discuss India's economic...
An Interview with Nick Jefferson: Founder and CEO of Wylde Market
May 08, 2024 08:09 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this episode Alexandra Buchan-Heelas and Tom Savile are joined by Nick Jefferson, Founder and CEO of Wylde Market, an online farmer’s market that delivers groceries to your door. They discuss the flaws in traditional food distribution systems and the exploitation of farmers by large supermarkets. Nick highlights his company's approach: an online marketplace that allows producers to sell fresh, local produce directly to consumers, setting their own prices. He believes this model promotes ...
A deep dive into the UK equity market with Victoria Stevens and Tineke Frikkee
April 24, 2024 06:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBIn this episode Luke Hyde-Smith is joined by Victoria Stevens, UK Equity Fund Manager at Liontrust and Tineke Frikkee, Head of UK Equity Research at Waverton. They discuss their careers to date, challenges of the UK equity market, and perspectives on investing and managing UK equity funds. They explain the impact of Brexit, political instability and economic conditions on UK equities while highlighting future potential with initiatives such as the British ISA and changes in pension fund all...
An Interview with Andy Scanlon: Co-Founder and CEO of VR Entertainment Ltd
April 10, 2024 06:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this episode we are joined by Andy Scanlon, Co-Founder and CEO of VR Entertainment Ltd, the UK and Ireland franchise for technology company, Sandbox VR. After a morning fighting zombies at the Sandbox venue in London, Andy sits down with host Tom Saville to discuss the growing trend of competitive socialising and the VR industry. Passionate about the technology and future of the business, Andy shares his expectations for upcoming development with brand partners such as Netflix and expl...
An Interview with Chris Watling: CEO and Chief Market Strategist at Longview Economics
March 27, 2024 10:26 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this episode we are joined by Chris Watling, CEO and Chief Market Strategist at Longview Economics. Chris founded the firm in 2003 as an independent asset allocation and trading advisory firm. Chris discusses his career to date and why he left the security of a large firm to launch his own business. We look at his successful track record, what he’s learned throughout his career and how his team differentiate between short-term tactical views, versus long-term investment opportunities. ...
An Interview with Professor Russell Napier: Understanding global monetary systems
March 13, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBThis episode we have the pleasure of interviewing Professor Russell Napier, an independent financial market strategist, researcher and author specialising in issues impacting global equity markets. Amongst a long list of accolades, Russell co-founded ERIC, an online investment research platform and The Library of Mistakes, a non-profit library specialising in business and finance history. Russell also hosts his own podcast, and has written two books, The Birth of the Age of Debt and The An...
Private vs Public Assets: Part Two with Hartley Rogers, Executive Co-Chairman of Hamilton Lane
March 01, 2024 12:01 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBIn this two-part mini-series, we are joined by two giants of the investment world to argue the merits of opportunities across public listed equity markets and the growing universe of unquoted private assets. This episode Hartley Rogers, Executive Co-Chairman of Hamilton Lane outlines his progression and experience in the industry to date. He explores the opportunities and challenges investing in private assets, focussing on why investors really should be considering an allocation to the pri...
Your questions answered: Mortgage rates, inflation, and market dynamics
February 14, 2024 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Jeff Keen, Head of Fixed Income at Waverton. A veteran of bond markets, Jeff is the lead manager of the Waverton Sterling Bond Fund and Global Strategic Bond Fund but may be best known for his Masters Golf competition, The Jeff Keen Charity Challenge, which over the years has raised over £50,000 for charity. Switching up our usual format, this quickfire Q&A sees Jeff tackle the most commonly asked questions from our clients including ‘Why are mortgage rates...
Private vs Public Assets: Part One with Antti Ilmanen, AQR Capital Management
January 31, 2024 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32 MBIn this two-part mini-series, we are joined by two giants of the investment world to argue the merits of opportunities across public listed equity markets and the growing universe of unquoted private assets. This episode Antti Ilmanen, author and Global Co-Head of the Portfolio Solutions Group at AQR Capital Management, joins us to contend why the outlook for public listed equities is favourable over private assets. Antti critically assesses the concept of illiquidity premium, noting the r...
An Interview with Stefan Rheinwald: The evolving landscape of Japanese equities
January 17, 2024 07:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode Stefan Rheinwald, Head of Equity Research at Waverton, dives into Japan's market evolution post the 1980s bubble burst. He examines corporate governance improvements, shareholder value focus, and the importance of selective stock picking in a historically challenging market. Stefan discusses Japan's role in global trends such as artificial intelligence and electric vehicles and the potential risks for 2024, particularly deflation. For more information on any of the topics ...
An Interview with Bill Dinning: The race to become President of the USA
January 03, 2024 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBJoin Portfolio Managers James Carter and Alexandra Buchan-Heelas as they discuss the race to be the next leader of the free world with Bill Dinning, Chief Investment Officer at Waverton. They discuss points of contention that divide the country and topics such as geopolitics, economics and if there really could be a second coming of Trump. For more information on any of the topics featured in this episode email [email protected] or visit www.waverton.co.uk. This podcast is issued ...
An Interview with Alena Isakova: Navigating Investment in China
December 13, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBJoin Portfolio Managers James Carter and Alexandra Buchan-Heelas on their voyage to China with Alena Isakova, Lead Manager of the Waverton Asia Pacific Fund. They explore key themes shaping the region, and Alena shares what she believes to be the most compelling investment opportunities as we head into 2024. For more information on any of the topics featured in this episode email [email protected] or visit www.waverton.co.uk. This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Managemen...
An Interview with Jonathan Maxwell: Exploring Energy Efficiency
November 29, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBJoin Luke Hyde-Smith, new host and Co-Head of Multi-Asset Strategies at Waverton, in an enlightening conversation with Jonathan Maxwell, the visionary founder of Sustainable Development Capital. In this episode, they delve into the critical role of energy efficiency in realizing our net zero ambitions. Jonathan shares knowledge from his book, "The Edge" that is packed with fascinating facts and actionable solutions to today's energy challenges. They discuss how Jonathan's firm is actively i...
An interview with Jonathan Maxwell: Exploring Energy Efficiency
November 29, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBJoin Luke Hyde-Smith, new host and Co-Head of Multi-Asset Strategies at Waverton, in an enlightening conversation with Jonathan Maxwell, the visionary founder of Sustainable Development Capital. In this episode, they delve into the critical role of energy efficiency in realizing our net zero ambitions. Jonathan shares knowledge from his book, "The Edge" that is packed with fascinating facts and actionable solutions to today's energy challenges. They discuss how Jonathan's firm is actively i...
Season 2: Episode 1 – The Handover
November 15, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBAfter three successful years hosting Why Invest? Douglas Barnett hands over the reigns to our four new hosts: Alexandra Buchan-Heelas, James Carter, Luke Hyde-Smith, and Tom Saville. In this episode Doug introduces each host and we discover their plans for Series 2. This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The information provided in...
Sheena Sumner: Founder of Wonderluxe Travel
August 02, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode we are joined by Sheena Sumner, an incredibly resilient entrepreneur who is the founder of Wonderluxe Travel, an end to end bespoke luxury travel company. Establishing Wonderluxe in 2019 was a significant challenge for Sheena as it coincided with the COVID pandemic which struck in early 2020, making it an especially daunting time to launch a travel business. Sheena knew early on that she wanted to pursue a career in the leisure and tourism industry, so upon leaving school, s...
James Kilpatrick: Chair of Gravitilab
July 19, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode we are joined by serial entrepreneur James Kilpatrick, Chair of Gravitilab. Founded in 2018, Gravitilab is a fascinating business that offers space as a service. Their mission statement is to democratise access to Microgravity and space environments. In addressing this challenge Gravitilab aim to make Space more sustainable by significantly reducing vehicle emissions and by helping to prevent the build up of orbital junk that threatens the future of Space services. We discu...
Ross MacLeod and Paris Jordan: Responsible Stewardship and Sustainability
June 28, 2023 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBFrom 30 June – 2 July Waverton will be exhibiting at The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) Scottish Game Fair. This is a celebration of the countryside, conservation and the great outdoors and we are thrilled to have Ross Macleod, Head of Policy in Scotland at GWCT and Paris Jordan, Senior Multi-Asset Analyst at Waverton, join us to talk about responsible stewardship and sustainability. Ross explains GWCT operations, conservation and the promotion of biodiversity and we discuss how t...
Lady Louise Vaughan: Chair of the Women of the Year Lunch
June 07, 2023 06:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this episode we are joined by Lady Louise Vaughan, Chair of the Women of the Year Lunch. In 1955 Lady Lothian founded the Women of the Year Lunch. Her aim was to host a lunch where women could be recognised and celebrated for their achievements, but also network with and learn from each other. Nearly 70 years on, the annual lunch is still going strong under the management of our guest this week, Lady Louise Vaughan, current Chair of the lunch and granddaughter of Lady Lothian. We discus...
Anthony Kingsley: Founding Partner of Findlay Park Partners
May 24, 2023 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this episode we are joined by Anthony Kingsley, Chief Investment Officer and one of the founding members of Findlay Park Partners, an independent investment partnership based in London. We discuss his career, what drew him to the world of investments and the philosophy and rigorous investment process they implemented at Findlay Park Partners. Anthony describes the kind of stocks he likes and he shares what he believes the future holds for the US, including the potential American advantag...
Cyril Lutterodt: Founder of Black Seed
May 10, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this episode we are joined by Cyril Lutterodt, founder and managing partner of the Brixton based seed fund management company, community and coworking space, Black Seed. We discuss how Cyril started his career, his time in the US, the purpose of Black Seed and what the future holds with his global ambitions. Cyril introduces Doug to the Venture Capital accessibility gap, where black founders are over mentored and underfunded. For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk ...
Anne McElvoy: Journalist, Author and Podcaster
April 19, 2023 11:34 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBIn this episode we are joined by Anne McElvoy who has had a fascinating career as a journalist, author and most recently Head of Podcasting at POLITICO Europe. We discuss the interplay between politics and journalism, and Anne tells us how she spent the formative years of her career trying to get in to East Germany at a time when most were trying to escape. We discuss what drew Anne to the world of journalism, her early days at The Times and the digital disruption to the industry. For f...
Will Butler-Adams: CEO of Brompton Bicycle
April 05, 2023 06:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBIn this episode we are joined by Will Butler-Adams, Chief Executive Officer of Brompton Bicycle. The story behind the business is an interesting one which dates back 50 years to when Andrew Ritchie was in his flat overlooking the Brompton oratory. He believed there was a better way to move around the city. Wind forward to today, the business is unrecognisable and run from their enormous factory in Greenford. We discuss his engineering background, founding the company and his vision and goal...
Tanya Tracey: CEO at GAIN
March 22, 2023 08:03 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode we are joined by Tanya Tracey, Chief Executive Officer at the charity GAIN - Girls Are Investors. GAIN’s main purpose is to inspire young women to pursue a career in investing. We discuss Tanya’s early career in finance and go into more detail on the purpose of GAIN and the work that they do. For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk LinkedIn: Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/ Tanya Tracey – https://www.linkedin.com/in/...
James Alexander, MBE: Making finance work for nature
February 22, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this episode we are joined by innovator and serial entrepreneur, James Alexander, MBE. A titan in the biodiversity world, James is the Chair of Finance Earth, Suffolk Wildlife Trust and Agricarbon UK. We discuss these roles and the challenges he and his teams are trying to overcome, as well as his previous life as the Co-Founder of Zopa, a peer-to-peer lending platform. James explains how we can use market-based mechanisms and financial tools to protect and restore nature. For further in...
Roland Horne: Founder & CEO WatchHouse
February 08, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBIn this episode we are joined by serial entrepreneur, Roland Horne. Roland is the Founder of WatchHouse, a specialty coffee business. We discuss Roland’s early career, setting up a business selling world-class aquariums to high-profile clients, then we find out what drew him to the competitive world of specialty coffee and his international expansion plans. For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk or https://watchhouse.com LinkedIn: Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com...
Kevin Uphill: Founder of Avondale
January 27, 2023 12:45 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this episode we are joined by Kevin Uphill. Kevin is the Founder of Avondale, a company that helps their clients with business sales. We discuss structuring a business for sale, deal negotiations, growth capital and the benefits of Employee Benefit Trusts. For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk or www.avondale.co.uk LinkedIn: Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/ Kevin Uphill – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-uphill/ This po...
Harry Cole: Political Editor of The Sun
January 11, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBIn our first episode of 2023 Doug is joined by Harry Cole, Political Editor of The Sun and one of the journalists closest to our previous Prime Minister Liz Truss. Harry has the most extraordinary insight and access to Liz and has co-authored the biography: Out of the Blue: The inside story of the unexpected rise and rapid fall of Liz Truss. Doug and Harry discuss the chaos in the Conservative party- Johnson’s downfall, Truss’s ascendancy, and what a Sunak premiership might look like- and ...
Doug Barnett and Charlie Jones: A year in review
December 21, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBIn our final episode of 2022 Doug is once again joined by Waverton Fund Manager, Charlie Jones. Following an incredibly tumultuous year, we take a look back on some key investment themes we have seen amidst raised geo-political risks, higher interest rates, higher inflation, higher commodity prices and supply chain disruption. It has been a big year for the Why Invest? Podcast. We would like to thank all of our guests, listeners and everyone involved, in particular our award winning market...
Lara Rodgers and Nadia Simonds: Founders of Lune + Wild
December 01, 2022 10:56 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this episode we are joined by Co-Founders of Lune + Wild, Lara Rodgers and Nadia Simonds. Lune + Wild focuses on producing, marketing and distributing healthy food for babies and children. We discuss what drew them to the world of food, what it is like innovating in the baby food category and how they are looking to raise money for expansion. For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk or https://www.luneandwild.co.uk LinkedIn: Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dou...
Rory Stewart: on a mission to eradicate extreme poverty
November 16, 2022 07:53 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIn this episode we are joined by former Secretary of State for International Development and co-host of hit podcast ‘The Rest is Politics’, Rory Stewart. Rory is the President of GiveDirectly, a charity that allows donors to send cash directly to people in poverty. We discuss the purpose of the charity, the research that underpins the program and the reality of life for 700m people that live on less that $2 per day, globally. For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk or www.gi...
Erik Britton: Managing Director and CEO at Fathom Consulting
November 02, 2022 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBIn this episode we are joined by Erik Britton, Managing Director and CEO at Fathom Consulting. Erik is responsible for the company's strategy, guiding its macroeconomic research and leading projects in macro, finance and political analysis. In this episode Erik identifies the macroeconomic problems facing the world at the moment and offers his solutions. We discuss what life was like at The Bank of England in the 1990’s, the danger of merging fiscal and monetary policies and the disinflation...
Clare Balding: Broadcaster, Journalist and Author
October 21, 2022 09:18 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this episode we are joined by broadcasting legend, journalist and author, Clare Balding. Clare shares stories from her career; how she started, obstacles she has faced and how she has turned her passions into a profession. We discuss women’s sport, how attitudes have changed and the blurred line between the worlds of sport and business. Finally, Clare shares her invaluable advice to pursue a career you love. For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk LinkedIn: Doug Barnet...
Richard Oldfield: Founder of Oldfield Partners
October 05, 2022 11:59 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBIn this episode we are joined by value investing rockstar, Richard Oldfield. Richard started his career in the seventies at Warburg Investment Management, later to become Mercury Asset Management, and after a stint at a family office founded Oldfield Partners. We discuss why he was first drawn to investment management, the history of value investing and the future of active management. We talk about his book, Simple But Not Easy and he shares advice for those who are looking to pursue a care...
Jamie Gourlay: Founder of Verse
September 23, 2022 08:10 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBIn this episode we are joined by serial entrepreneur Jamie Gourlay. Jamie has spent most of his career in the art world and more recently has been focussed on the NFT market. He is the founder of Verse, a platform built for those buying and selling NFTs. We discuss what led him down this path, what the future holds for his business and the part NFTs could play in the art world moving forwards… For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk or verse.works LinkedIn: Doug Barnett ...
Ed Hancock: Founder of cheesegeek
September 07, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBIn this episode we are joined by Ed Hancock, the founder of cheesegeek, a subscription and gifting service for cheese lovers. In 2017, after a successful career in Fund Management, Ed followed his passion and applied his quant skills to bring cheese to fellow enthusiasts. We discuss the business proposition, operational integrity and why he is so obsessed with cheese… For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk or www.thecheesegeek.com LinkedIn: Doug Barnett – https://www.li...
Nidhi and Sahil Verma: Founders of The Cookaway
July 27, 2022 14:45 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this episode we are joined by Nidhi and Sahil Verma, founders of recipe box brand The Cookaway. Born from their love of cooking from scratch, The Cookaway offers a subscription-free opportunity for foodies to create authentic, global dishes at home. We discuss how they built the brand, the technology behind order fulfilment, raising capital and their strategy of quality growth over commoditization. For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk or www.thecookaway.com Linke...
Dr Mary Wellesley: Writer and Historian
July 13, 2022 14:56 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this episode we are joined by writer and historian Dr Mary Wellesley. Mary is a medieval manuscripts scholar and teaches courses on medieval language and literature as part of the British Library’s adult learning programme. We discuss why she was attracted to this field, how we attribute value to manuscripts and Mary shares some of the stories she’s uncovered through her research. For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk or www.marywellesley.com LinkedIn: Doug Barnett ...
Stuart Pearson Wright: English Portrait Artist
June 29, 2022 06:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this episode we are delighted to be joined by English artist and judge of the Waverton Art Prize 2022, Stuart Pearson Wright. We discuss how Stuart’s early life and time at The Slade School of Fine Art influenced both his work and work ethic and we try to establish the difference between creative and commercial value. The Waverton Art Prize was launched to support emerging artists and to showcase the very best in contemporary art. Shortlisted work will form an exhibition at Alice’s Oyste...
Fred Lloyd George: Co-Founder of Hamilton George Care
June 20, 2022 06:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode we are joined by Fred Lloyd George, co-founder of Hamilton George Care, a health business that focuses on live-in care across the UK. We discuss how and why he got into the care industry, what problem he is trying to solve and what the future holds for a company like his. For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk or www.hamiltongeorgecare.com LinkedIn: Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/ Fred Lloyd George – https://www.link...
Thomas Olivier and Ben Thomson: Founders of Omnos
June 01, 2022 06:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this episode we are joined by Thomas Olivier and Ben Thomson, the co-founders on a mission to democratise the healthcare system. Their platform, Omnos aims to shift the focus of health and wellness from treating symptoms, to a more efficient holistic prevention model. We discuss the complicated problem they are trying to solve, what it takes to build a business like Omnos and their ambitious plans for the future. For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk or www.omnos.me ...
Thomasina Miers: Co-Founder of Wahaca
May 18, 2022 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBIn this episode we are joined by pillar of the UK food scene, Thomasina Miers. MasterChef winner and graduate from Ballymaloe cookery school, Thomasina co-founded restaurant group Wahaca after falling in love with the flavours of Mexico after her travels there. In this episode we discuss sustainability in the kitchen, biodiverse ingredients and what it takes to build a successful restaurant. For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk or www.thomasinamiers.com LinkedIn: Doug...
Christopher Garsten: Active management in European equity markets
May 05, 2022 06:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBIn this episode we are joined by Christopher Garsten, manager of the Waverton European Capital Growth Fund. We explore capital cycle investing and Chris identifies where he sees the opportunities in Europe today. We discuss how he got into fund management and key advice for those looking to pursue a career in this field. For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk LinkedIn: Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/ Christopher Garsten – https...
Freddie Fforde: Founder of Patch
March 31, 2022 08:43 - 34 minutes - 32 MBEpisode 60 – Freddie Fforde: In this episode we are joined by Freddie Fforde, the Founder of Patch, a flexible work near home concept with grand ambitions for expansion. We discuss Freddie’s career including his time at Entrepreneur First, his vision for shared work and life spaces and the challenges of growing a company like his. For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk or www.patch.work LinkedIn: Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/ ...
Gregor Angus: Co-Founder and CEO of True Royalty TV
March 16, 2022 09:45 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this episode Doug Barnett is joined by Gregor Angus, Co-Founder and CEO of True Royalty TV, an on-demand, subscription channel that focuses entirely on royal families. We discuss everything from the business model and how Gregor got into content creation, to raising capital and how he is using technology to disrupt archaic content distribution systems. For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk or trueroyalty.tv LinkedIn: Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug...
The evolving world of journalism with Sarah Sands
March 02, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this episode Doug Barnett is joined by journalist and author Sarah Sands, former editor of The Sunday Telegraph, the London Evening Standard and Today on BBC Radio 4. We explore how social media is the 21st century equivalent of 18th century coffee houses and whether “who pays matters” in the world of journalism. Sarah also shares some brilliant insights into the long days on Today and what it was like on Fleet Street during the 90s… For further information please visit www.waverton.co....
Chris Keenan and James Parsons: Founders of Unibeez
February 16, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this episode we are joined by Chris Keenan and James Parsons, Founders of Unibeez, a platform designed to connect employers with talent from universities on a project-by-project basis. We discuss managing growth, building teams and raising capital. We question what it takes to create a coherent marketing message. For further information please visit www.waverton.co.uk or www.unibeez.com LinkedIn: Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/ Chris Keenan – ...