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The Entrepreneurs

The Entrepreneurs

By: Monocle
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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.

2026 Monocle Art Career Success Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales Personal Finance
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  • Jim Rokos on dyslexia, design and why thinking differently is a competitive advantage

    Jim Rokos on dyslexia, design and why thinking differently is a competitive advantage
    Mar 18 2026

    Luxury décor studio Rokos’s founder Jim Rokos on the creative advantages of dyslexia and his sculptural designs. Plus: How Vizzy is catching the eye of job-hunters and clients such as Burberry, Tiffany & Co and Louis Vuitton.

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    30 mins
  • How Kelluu’s UFO-like airships caught the eye of Nato and conspiracy theorists

    How Kelluu’s UFO-like airships caught the eye of Nato and conspiracy theorists
    Mar 11 2026

    Mysterious objects spotted over the Nordics have sparked speculation online but they’re not aliens. Kelluu co-founder Jiri Jormakka explains the technology behind the company’s hydrogen-powered autonomous airships and how they operate in GNSS-jammed environments near the Russian border. Plus: travel expert Maggie Draycott discusses her new venture, Club Aviator.

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    29 mins
  • Belmond CEO Dan Ruff: LVMH told us to slow down and it worked

    Belmond CEO Dan Ruff: LVMH told us to slow down and it worked
    Mar 4 2026

    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.

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    30 mins
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