Episode 13: Ginspired

Serial entrepreneur and globally recognised AI expert, Dr Daniel Hulme, joins us for our latest Inspired Sounds episode to share insights from a 27-year journey at the forefront of artificial intelligence. In conversation with Chris Noble, Financial Planning Director, Daniel reflects on growing Satalia from the initial idea to its acquisition by global marketing powerhouse WPP in 2021. Daniel highlights that earning client confidence in the early days isn’t always about scale. It’s about thinking creatively, leaning on your network, and seizing opportunities with both hands to showcase your talent and true potential. Tune in to gain exclusive insights from one of the world’s leading voices in AI. #InspiredSounds #Rathbones #AI #Entrepreneurs

To kick off Inspired Sounds 2026, we’re joined by the incomparable Steve Hewitt, former CEO of Gymshark, who led the brand’s journey from £4m in revenue through to the almost mythically rare unicorn status, reaching a $1.45bn valuation in 2020.   For any entrepreneur, this is success at the highest level.   In conversation with Divisional Director, Nick Jones, Steve reflects on his deliberate departure from the corporate playbook including a process of unlearning which led to the cultivation of a values-led culture rooted in a simple idea: being a good human with a strong moral compass.   So, when you’ve achieved a once-in-a-generation success… what comes next?   Tune in to this fascinating episode to find out.

In the inaugural on-location episode of Inspired Sounds, we’re excited to welcome Stephen Duckett, founder of the Hundred Hills Vineyard in Oxfordshire who invited us down to experience the wine making process first-hand.   Hosted by Senior Investment Director Kartik Rawal, Stephen uncorks the truth about the key ingredient to successful entrepreneurship: resilience.   It’s the ability to push through moments of fear, uncertainty, and change that truly defines success, whether you’re building a business or crafting the perfect vintage.   Tune in for an inspiring conversation about passion, perseverance, and the journey from vision to vineyard.   #InspiredSounds #Rathbones #Entrepreneurship #HundredHills #Resilience

Inspired Sounds is back to explore yet another fascinating entrepreneurial journey. This time, we're delighted to be joined by Laura Tenison MBE, founder of the iconic children's and maternity wear brand, Jojo Maman Bébé. Laura takes us behind the scenes of building one of the UK’s most successful independent mother and baby brands, sharing the triumphs, challenges, and the pivotal moments that shaped her journey. During this candid conversation with our Investment Director, Rebecca Tunstall, Laura opens up about the difficult decision to step away from the business and how her need to simply learn to breathe again inspired her next venture, Wonderful Escapes.   

Fresh from her success on Dragon's Den, we are delighted to welcome Laura Harnett, founder of sustainable cleaning brand Seep, to the latest episode of Inspired Sounds hosted by Investment Manager, Elliot Evans.   Tune in for behind-the-scenes insights into what it really takes to leave victorious from the BBC’s iconic business show, and hear Laura’s powerful take on why supporting female founders matters now more than ever.

Inspired Sounds is back with another unique and insightful episode featuring Pooch & Mutt founder, Guy Blaskey. 🐶 🐈   Pooch & Mutt have created an enhanced series of natural meals, treats and supplements that are healthy and tasty to keep our furry friends happy! 🐾   Guy explains how he harnessed his brand knowledge and expertise to bring Pooch & Mutt to market and why he advocates for any budding entrepreneurs to just get started!  

Tune in to the latest episode of the Inspired Sounds podcast, where Rebecca Tunstall, investment manager at Rathbones sits down with Howard Davies, co-founder and director of Salcombe Gin. Blending two great loves; Salcombe and high-quality spirits, Howard embarked on his entrepreneurial journey by founding an award-winning gin distillery based in his hometown. Howard shares the story behind building a luxury gin brand with a mission to become the world's #1. Discover how passion, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to quality drive his entrepreneurial success.

We're thrilled to welcome the extraordinary Azzi Glasser, founder of The Perfumer's Story by Azzi to the latest episode of the Rathbones Inspired Sounds podcast.  Join Daniel Money, Investment Manager, as he explores Azzi's fascinating world of bespoke fragrances. Discover how Azzi has earned her reputation as a rebel in the industry - setting trends rather than following them, and redefining what it means to create truly unique scents. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about creativity, individuality, and breaking boundaries.

This episode, we're delighted to welcome tempeh trailblazer and Better Nature Co Founder, Christopher Kong.   Throughout the interview with Greenbank Investments head of business development Colin Monton, Christopher describes their mission to prove the Better Nature product is vastly superior to meat or plant based alternatives and how they hope to have over 100 million consumers by 2030.

In the latest episode of Inspired Sounds, find out how Nick Jenkins the founder of Moonpig stumbled across the most incredible business model which led him to found the personalised greetings card colossus. Nick reveals to our host Rebecca his unique path into entrepreneurship and how he discovered there is still joy in seeing a business grow even after you have exited.