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The Decisions That Made Me
Evan Davis sits down with Krisi Smith, co-founder of the tea company Bird and Blend.
Decisions That Made Me: Rob Law (Trunki Suitcases, Inventor)
The entrepreneur and inventor on how he avoided a manufacturing meltdown.
Decisions That Made Me: Jordan Brompton (Myenergi, Co-founder)
The smart energy tech entrepreneur on overcoming your background.
Decisions That Made Me: Julian Douglas (VC, Global CEO)
Julian Douglas on when to start side hustling, and learning when to step away.
Decisions That Made Me: Elmarie Marais (GoCrisis, Founder)
Elmarie Marais on leaving her job for her mental health and starting her own company.
Decisions That Made Me: Tom Pellereau (Stylideas, Inventor)
The beauty inventor on being dyslexic and working with Alan Sugar.
Decisions That Made Me: Dana Denis-Smith (Obelisk , CEO)
The law firm founder on finding career clarity at the top of a mountain.
Networking: Will It Actually Help Me Get a Job?
Evan gets tips on finding a new job and hears how the process of getting one has changed.
Decisions That Made Me: Sir John Hegarty (The Garage Soho, Founder)
Evan Davis speaks with the advertising legend about his career advice.
A Four Day Week: Less Work for More People?
Evan Davis explores if working four eight-hour days could benefit employees and bosses.
Unbossing: Can We Work Without Managers?
Evan explores what happens to companies that decide to operate without managers.
Robots On the Doorstep: Is This The Future Of Food Delivery?
Evan Davis talks to Ahti Heinla, co-founder of robot delivery firm Starship Technologies.
DEI: Are Businesses Dumping Workplace Diversity?
Has the Trump-inspired vibe shift already reached the UK?
Repairs: How Can Businesses Make Money From Fixing Things?
Evan Davis examines the business opportunities of companies which offer to repair things.
London's Stock Exchange: why aren't companies listing in Britain anymore?
Evan Davis asks what can be done to encourage firms to list on the London Stock Exchange.
Self-checkouts: Have Shops Reached Peak Self-Scan?
Why are some retailers bringing back people to scan our shopping?
Running a Business: The Bottom Line Answers Your Questions
Top business brains tackle listener questions on how to succeed as an entrepreneur.
Decisions That Made Me: Alan French (Thomas Cook, CEO)
Alan French on being at the helm of a collapsing company and turning it around.
Decisions That Made Me: Sonnaz Nooranvary (House of Sonnaz, upholsterer)
The Repair Shop star on defying her parents’ expectations
Decisions That Made Me: Julian Metcalfe (Itsu and Pret A Manger)
Julian Metcalfe on starting up fast food chain Pret A Manger and later Itsu.
Decisions That Made Me: Claire Daniels (Trio Media, CEO)
Claire Daniels on how she became CEO of her family business.
Decisions That Made Me: Chris May (Mayden, Founding Director)
Chris May on how working from home became the path to a new career.
Decisions That Made Me: Sir Kenneth Olisa (technology entrepreneur)
Sir Kenneth Olisa on taking on management, being fired, and then striking out on his own.
Decisions That Made Me: Sophie O’Brien (Pollen Careers, CEO)
Sophie O’Brien on how she plans to disrupt the recruitment industry.
Decisions That Made Me: Erinch Sahan (DEAL, Social Enterprise expert)
Erinch Sahan on switching careers because he wanted one that aligned with his values.
Decisions That Made Me: Richard Farleigh (former Dragon, entrepreneur)
Richard Farleigh on becoming a successful investor and his humble stumbles along the way.