William Chase is a fascinating character and we are delighted to be able to share his story with you on StratHack. William is a true, larger than life, home-grown British entrepreneur with deep insights into product, innovation, branding and marketing. He had his major commercial success  in 2002 with his “posh crisps” brand, Tyrrell’s.  Sticking with potatoes, he launched one of the first British artisanal gin brands (Chase Distillery, now owned by Diageo) and most recently, he has branched...

TechStars is one of the most successful technology accelerators on the planet. Recently they have been called out for the high rates of investment in female founded organisations and founders of colour. We caught up with Saalim Chowdhury, the new-ish UK MD, to get a better understanding from him as to what makes TechStars different. Saalim is fascinating on widening access to start up investment and demystifying the language and culture of early stage business ventures. He talks about...

We think that Little Moons was the breakout brand hit of Lockdown 2021.    At a time when all we could do for fun was to mask up and head off to the supermarket, Little Moons, the award-winning moshi ice cream brand, was the colourful fun release that people were searching for.    In this episode we talk with Ross Farquar, the Marketing Director of Little Moons about the secrets behind the overnight success (which as we all know, absolutely want achieved overnight!)    Ross talks to us...

On this episode we are joined by visionary UK entrepreneur, Joanna Jensen.   Joanna is the Founder of Childs Farm, an all-natural  skincare brand for babies and children, specifically designed for young and sensitive skin. From launch in Joanna’s kitchen in Hampshire in 2010 to becoming the UK’s number 1 baby and childrens toiletries brand, this is a story of market disruption, product innovation and the critical importance of audience insight and product excellence.    This podcast was...

Freddie Blackett, CEO and founder of Patch Plants talks urban gardening and why we all need a Big Ken in our lives

Ben Saul-Garner, Co-founder of Rebel Book Club, talks reinventing book clubs for the 21st Century.

Hugo Hardman, Founder of Chalk Stream talks what happens when you realise you can’t furlough fish. In this episode we’re joined by Hugo Hardman, founder of Chalk Stream. Based in the heart of the English countryside in Hampshire, Chalk Stream are in the business of fish. But they’re no ordinary fish business - they are experts in one fine thing: the finest trout from the finest waters.    That combination of expertise and quality got them some pretty high profile fans early on, with...

Joanna Dai, founder of Dai Wear, talks redefining work and workwear. In this episode we talk redefining performance workwear - and the evolving nature of work - in a post-COVID world with banker turned entrepreneur Joanna Dai.    Joanna started Dai 4 years ago with a mission to build a digitally-native company, designing tailored performance workwear for women who mean business. As you’ll hear in this episode, she’s meeting that mission head on (and means a fair amount of business...

Joe Fowler, Co-Founder of Smith & Brock talks tenacity and reinvention during lockdown. In this episode we talk grocery boxes, the power of a local WhatsApp group and a mate with a van, and the importance of a Collective mindset with Joe Fowler, co-founder of extraordinary fruit and vegetable business, Smith and Brock. Launched in 2016, but with a legacy that stretches back to their father’s market stall in Brixton from their childhood, Smith and Brock was, and still is, a premium...

Sarah Hesz, Chief Commercial Officer at Bubble, talks the normalisation of childcare on demand.