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Pioneers wanted is a podcast that celebrates Pioneers and the outlook, philosophy and attitude that they represent. An antidote to incremental thinking and business-as usual, PW interviews pioneers to uncover their character, learn from their experiences and be inspired by their audacity. This podcast is brought to you by Hunch, a strategic innovation practice: http://www.brillianthunch.com/

Philip Clarke


    • Mar 28, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Pioneers Wanted Podcast

    David Hieatt: Co-Founder of Hiut Denim Co and The Do Lectures

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 52:57


    The fifth episode of the ‘Pioneers Wanted' podcast season 3, brought to you by Hunch, is now live! Throughout this series, Hunch founder Philip Clarke interviews pioneers to explore their outlook, learn from their experiences, and be inspired by their audacity. In this episode, Phil sits down with brand guru, entrepreneur and social activist David Hieatt. They discuss the importance of understanding your own story, of asking brilliant questions and the good things that happen when we chase our dreams.

    Julia Groves: ESG Pioneer and Impact Investor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 55:11


    The fourth episode of the ‘Pioneers Wanted' podcast season 3, brought to you by Hunch, is now live! Throughout this series, Hunch founder Philip Clarke interviews pioneers to explore their outlook, learn from their experiences, and be inspired by their audacity. In this episode, Phil sits down with sustainable finance pioneer Julia Groves. They discuss shifts in attitude in the investment community, the battles that still need to be fought and the importance of stepping up.

    Peter Sayburn & Gideon Hyde - CoFounders Studioworks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 53:13


    The third episode of the ‘Pioneers Wanted' podcast season 3, brought to you by Hunch, is now live. Throughout this series, Hunch founder Philip Clarke interviews pioneers to explore their outlook, learn from their experiences, and be inspired by their audacity. In this episode, Phil sits down with old friends and innovation guru's Pete Sayburn and Gideon Hyde. They explore scalable cultures, social leadership and the importance of remaining hungry.

    Louisa Ziane: COO & Co-Founder Toast Ale

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 46:54


    The second episode of the ‘Pioneers Wanted' podcast season 3, brought to you by Hunch, is now live. Throughout this series, Hunch Founder Philip Clarke interviews pioneers to explore their outlook, learn from their experiences, and be inspired by their audacity. In this episode, Phil sits down with planet-saving, beer-brewing social entrepreneur, Louisa Ziane. They explore the freedom that comes from real purpose, the surprising intentions of investors and the miracle properties of white sliced bread.

    Alex Stephany: Founder & CEO Beam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 46:13


    Welcome to Season Three of the Pioneers Wanted Podcast! In this first episode of our 2022 season, Philip Clarke was joined by Alex Stephany, Founder & CEO of Beam, the world's first crowdfunding platform for homeless people. They explore the joy of connecting with people, the power of tech to solve our most gritty problems and why we all need to escape our bubble. Enjoy the episode.

    Season 2 Round Up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 2:48


    Phil shares his reflections on season 2 and looks ahead to what the rest of 2021 holds in store.

    Mark Makepeace: Founder and former CEO of FTSE Russell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 52:00


    The eighth episode of the ‘Pioneers Wanted' podcast season 2, brought to you by Hunch | Strategic Innovation, is now live! This week, Philip Clarke was joined by Mark Makepeace, founder and former CEO of FTSE Russell, the financial data business that transformed the way the world invests. They explore the power of belief, taking on the establishment and the irresistible influence of Roger Moore… Enjoy the episode!

    Rachel Carrell: Founder & CEO of Koru Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 49:04


    The seventh episode of the ‘Pioneers Wanted' podcast season 2, brought to you by Hunch, is now live! This week, Philip Clarke was joined by Rachel Carrell, Founder & CEO of Koru Kids, the company that's changing the way the world does childcare. They explore the lifechanging power of debates, the joy of finding your tribe, and just how easy it is to discover an £11bn industry… Enjoy the episode!

    Frazer Thompson: CEO of Chapel Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 67:14


    The sixth episode of the ‘Pioneers Wanted' podcast season 2, brought to you by Hunch, is now live! This week, Philip Clarke was joined by Frazer Thompson, CEO of Chapel Down, the company that's changing what the world thinks about English wine. They explore the power of purpose, the joy and romance of wine and finding out good news from the Daily Mail… Enjoy the episode! Listen here: https://anchor.fm/pioneerswanted Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pioneers-wanted-podcast/id1521856052 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hRyJM9kf8MpKjV9FYYvN3 #pioneers #future #innovation

    Ari Sargent: Founder of Powershop

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 62:41


    This week, Philip Clarke was joined by Ari Sargent, the founder of Powershop, the energy challenger that changed the world. They explore intelligent disobedience and the power of ‘zagging' when others ‘zig'.

    Nicky Gumbel: Vicar / Leader, HTB London and Alpha International

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 51:00


    This week, Philip Clarke sits down with Nicky Gumbel, the pioneer of Alpha, Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton in London, and bestselling author. They explore the global growth of the Alpha course and the moments that changed Nicky's outlook on the world.

    George Bevis: Founder/CEO Tide and CanDo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 55:21


    This week, Philip Clarke sits down with serial entrepreneur and founder of Business Bank Challenger Tide, George Bevis. We talk about the life lessons you learn from retail, the call to entrepreneurship and how he could saved us from Boris Johnson and Mark Zuckerberg This podcast is brought to you by Hunch, a strategic innovation practice.

    Juliet Bouverie OBE: CEO of the Stroke Association

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 49:29


    This week, Philip Clarke sits down with OBE recipient and philanthropist, Juliet Bouverie. We talk about the power and potential of the charity sector, changing expectations of leaders and why they need to want to change the world This podcast is brought to you by Hunch, a strategic innovation practice.

    Will Chomley: Founder & CEO Imagr

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 54:22


    This week, Philip Clarke sits down with ambitious entrepreneur and startup founder, Will Chomley. We talk about the future of retail, the challenge & privilege of leading an ambitious team and how any amazing journey will involves up and downs and maybe a few tears along the way. This podcast is brought to you by Hunch, a strategic innovation practice.

    Philip Clarke: Host and Founding Partner, Hunch

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 43:28


    This week, Colin Tarbat chats with host and Hunch founder Phil Clarke. We put Phil in the guest seat to talk about his reflections on the season, the need for pioneers in today's world and the role of playground sandwiches in satisfying lunchtime appetites as well as his childhood hunger for business. This podcast is brought to you by Hunch, a strategic innovation practice.

    Andrew Wordsworth: Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Sustainable Ventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 52:21


    This week, Philip Clarke chats with sustainability pioneer Andrew Wordsworth . We talk about the upsides and downsides of having an insatiable appetite for risk, why changing the world requires you to leave corporate life and how he came to be the poster child for the UK crowdfunding community. This podcast is brought to you by Hunch, a strategic innovation practice.

    Saasha Celestial-One: Co-Founder & COO of OLIO

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 50:24


    This week, Philip Clarke chats with food waste pioneer Saasha Celestial-One. We talk about what it's like to have a burning hunger to build something, the difficulty in changing ingrained behaviours and just how much your career choices can upset your parents. This podcast is brought to you by Hunch, a strategic innovation practice.

    Juliet Davenport: OBE, Founder & CEO Good Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 52:57


    This week, Philip Clarke chats with energy pioneer Juliet Davenport OBE. . We talk about being the voice of the future, learning to lead a team, how Good Energy changed the shape of the UK energy market and the lessons we should all learn from Guardians of the Galaxy. This podcast is brought to you by Hunch, a strategic innovation practice.

    Giles English: Co-founder Bremont Watches

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 47:41


    This week, Philip Clarke chats with luxury watch entrepreneur Giles English. We talk about the inspiration he inherited from his Father, the importance of backing yourself and the lessons he's learnt as his company Bremont has re-introduced the art, craft and science of watchmaking back to the UK. This podcast is brought to you by Hunch, a strategic innovation practice.

    Paul Taylor: Founder and CEO Thought Machine

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 45:26


    This week, Philip Clarke sits down with serial entrepreneur Paul Taylor. We talk about his transition from academia to entrepreneurship, the importance of brilliant people, the lessons he learnt from 3 years at Google and how he's putting all he's learnt into his bank technology venture - Thought Machine. This podcast is brought to you by Hunch, a strategic innovation practice.

    Freddy Kelly: CEO, Credit Kudos

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 46:20


    This week, Philip Clarke sits down with fintech entrepreneur Freddy Kelly. We explored the UK's attitude to start-ups, the importance of purpose, the frustrations of biding your time and the Credit Kudos mission to reinvent credit scoring. This podcast is brought to you by Hunch, a strategic innovation practice.

    Angus Thirlwell: Co-Founder & CEO at Hotel Chocolat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 51:08


    This week, Philip Clarke sits down with chocolate evangelist Angus Thirlwell. We talk about building an accessible luxury brand, the value of unquenchable optimism, being a mission-based business, and the story behind the Hotel Chocolat phenomenon. This podcast is brought to you by Hunch, a strategic innovation practice.

    Paul Lindley: OBE, Founder Ella's Kitchen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 57:22


    This week, Philip Clarke sits down with best-selling author, entrepreneur and social activist Paul Lindley OBE. We talk about the importance of fearlessness, the criticality of purpose, the global success of Ella's Kitchen, and lessons learnt from ventures that didn't quite make it. This podcast is brought to you by Hunch, a strategic innovation practice.

    Simon Coley: Co-Founder of Karma Drinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 60:19


    This week, Philip Clarke sits down with serial entrepreneur, social activist and ingenius Kiwi, Simon Coley. We talk about the origins of Karma Drinks, the fairtrade movement, reinventing the energy market and much more. This podcast is brought to you by Hunch, a strategic innovation practice.

    Pioneers Wanted: Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 1:33


    Pioneers wanted is a podcast that celebrates Pioneers and the outlook, philosophy and attitude that they represent. An antidote to incremental thinking and business-as usual, PW interviews pioneers to uncover their character, learn from their experiences and be inspired by their audacity. This podcast is brought to you by Hunch, a strategic innovation practice.

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