HP and Monocle have teamed up to ask 10 savvy small businesses from around the world what it takes to build a brand and stay ahead. Tune in for inspiring stories and advice on how to choose the right technology to succeed.
10 Available Episodes (10 Total)Average duration: 00:06:24
Nov 03, 2017
Firm footing
00:07:52
Step out with the German cobbler reviving traditional craftsmanship in Baden-Baden. Headed by Matthias Vickermann and Martin Stoya, this bespoke shoemaker is one of the few of its kind to have survived. The duo rely on high-quality materials and unparalleled customer service to stay on the front foot.
Nov 02, 2017
Working it
00:03:12
This is a Tokyo-based workspace and events firm using technology to improve customer experience. Japanese architects Makoto Tanijiri and Ai Yoshida, the duo behind Suppose Design, rely on digital methods to keep on top of their busy schedule.
Nov 01, 2017
Pun intended
00:06:21
Entrepreneur Ivan Pun is reviving the cultural scene of his native Yangon with Pun + Projects. The firm has cooked up some of the tastiest dining spots in Myanmar’s capital and beyond.
Oct 31, 2017
Growing business
00:08:10
Freddie Blackett and Ed Barrow’s technology-savvy horticultural firm is blossoming in London. Patch is an online garden centre that identifies the best indoor and outdoor plants for each customer using a unique algorithm.
Oct 30, 2017
Rain crowd
00:06:55
FInd out how a remote Norwegian clothing-maker manages to cover a global market. Alexander Helle and T-Michael’s trademark raincoats are designed to keep the rain out, using technically advanced fabrics to push the brand forward.
Oct 27, 2017
Publish or peril
00:04:07
The way we work and digest information may have changed but São Paulo print-lover Samuel Seibel knows the value of a good bookshop. His Livaria Da Villa bookstores have become cultural hubs throughout Brazil.
Oct 26, 2017
Environmental impact
00:06:32
Rotterdam designer Dan Roosgarde explores how technology can be used to improve our lives. His Smog Free tower uses positive ionisation technology to clean the air around it using wind energy. Clever stuff.
Oct 25, 2017
Meaty business
00:09:59
Entrepreneurs Marc Cohen, Sefi Amir, Ethan Wills and Annika Krausz set up Boucherie Lawrence – a traditional butcher’s shop – in Montréal’s Mile End. While technology keeps the business running smoothly, it’s the personal attention that makes it a rare find.
Oct 24, 2017
Virtual reality
00:04:58
Bec Brittain opened her eponymous lighting and product-design studio in Brooklyn six years ago. For her designs – such as the Shy Light – she relies on 3D programmes that translate paper models and sketches into reality.
Oct 23, 2017
Time to shine
00:05:59
Meet the Melbourne watchmaker using technology to keep things ticking. Alex McBride left a career in property to launch The Fifth, an online watch business that only trades five days a month.
Nov 03 | 00:07:52
Firm footing
Nov 02 | 00:03:12
Working it
Nov 01 | 00:06:21
Pun intended
Oct 31 | 00:08:10
Growing business
Oct 30 | 00:06:55
Rain crowd
Oct 27 | 00:04:07
Publish or peril
Oct 26 | 00:06:32
Environmental impact
Oct 25 | 00:09:59
Meaty business
Oct 24 | 00:04:58
Virtual reality
Oct 23 | 00:05:59
Time to shine
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