Founder Focus: Plant Designs
Bringing biophilia to the masses in London
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Founder Focus: Tom Mercer of MOMA
From selling oats on a station stall to a huge national brand, how did the porridge king make it big?
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Meet the founder of London’s first dedicated mindful
Despite the pandemic, Zena El Farra has seen MasterPeace thrive – with a little help from Dragons' Den
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“IBD affected everything from my skin to my mental
Beth Coldrick shares her remarkable story of battling illness whilst building her BAO Skincare business
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Founder Focus: Co-Founder of Avre, Connie Kuo
How to start a successful footwear brand that focuses on both sustainability and empowering women
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Founder Focus: Katie Kaps & Lauren Berlingeri of
Fancy a sauna in an infrared sleeping bag? It's out of this world!
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Founder Focus: David Knibbs of Tofoo Co.
Husband and wife, David Knibbs and Lydia Smith, are on a mission to conquer the tastebuds of the nation
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Founder Focus: Mira Manek, CEO of ‘Chai By Mira’
Author, entrepreneur and integrated health practitioner, Mira Manek, tells us the secrets to her success
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Founder focus: Lucy and Jemima of Tart London and Wild by
"Go with your gut, prepare for a bumpy ride and don’t let anyone squash your vision"
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Founder Focus: Anton Soulier of Taster
"No one, ever, has had a perfect journey to success without challenges"