Courier Weekly

Courier Weekly - Friday 18 December Dec 18, 2020

Courtney Boyd Myers is the founder of AKUA, whose kelp jerky product has surged in popularity since launching in 2019. We caught up with Courtney to hear how her journey’s been so far and why kelp is a food trend to watch in the year ahead.

Courier Weekly - Friday 11 December Dec 11, 2020

Julie Deane is founder of The Cambridge Satchel Company, the humble UK-based leather bag brand that, in the past decade, defied the odds and became a rare phenomenon. But that story has been told. This week, Julie explains what happened after the success, sharing how and why everything went wrong, and what she did to get the company back on course.

Courier Weekly - Friday 4 December Dec 04, 2020

A decade ago, when Londoner Kodj Glover was a teenager, he took a trip to Japan with his mother and became obsessed with high-quality Japanese clothing. He promised that, if he ever started a company himself, he would return to Japan for inspiration. On today’s show, Kodj explains how he’s made good on that dream, having recently launched his own brand, Fuji&Hakone.

Courier Weekly - Friday 27 November Nov 27, 2020

This week, hot sauce and productivity drinks. Creative director Drew Wolf explains how and why he launched his brand Kold Sauce during lockdown, and James Beshara shares how a heart condition brought on by too much caffeine and stress led him to launch his company Magic Mind.

Courier Weekly - Friday 20 November Nov 20, 2020

Roxana Saidi, founder of new pistachio milk brand Táche, shares the challenges of growing a new product category and lessons on working with your family.

Courier Weekly - Friday 13 November Nov 13, 2020

Once upon a time, Jared Ray Johnson and Adam Klein were grad students at MIT, before realising they cared more about physical products than software. The result? An outdoor lifestyle brand called Season Three. They share their journey – from manufacturing in northern Italy to big opportunities in the outdoor space.

Courier Weekly - Friday 6 November Nov 06, 2020

Nicole Crentsil, CEO of Black Girl Fest, talks about partnering with Ada Ventures as an angel investor, what she’s looking for in an investment, and her advice for business owners looking to raise cash. Plus, Josh Lachkovic from wine subscription company The Wine List explains new areas in wine to watch.

Courier Weekly - Friday 30 October Oct 30, 2020

Nomshado Michelle Baca launched her beauty and wellness brand A Complexion Company only weeks before lockdown. The South African-born, UK-based founder explains how she did it after years of listening, researching and finding her niche in the market. Plus: can email make you calmer? We talk to the co-founder of Berlin-based email product Tempo, who says yes.

Courier Weekly - Friday 23 October Oct 22, 2020

We’re with Brittany Chavez, CEO of Los Angeles-based Shop Latinx, a newly-relaunched marketplace of lifestyle products made by indie Latinx brands.

Courier Weekly - Friday 16 October Oct 15, 2020

Of all the sectors that have been hit hardest by the pandemic, the events industry is pretty high up there. Digby Vollrath, co-founder of Feast It, explains why he’s bullish on the industry – and he shares opportunities to fill gaps in the market when events bounce back.

Courier Weekly - Friday 9 October Oct 08, 2020

Ken Tomita, co-founder of Portland-based company Grovemade, shares his company’s huge successes, epic fails and all the lessons learned along the way.

Courier Weekly - Friday 2 October Oct 01, 2020

We catch up with Taco Carlier, co-founder of Dutch e-bike brand VanMoof, about Amsterdam’s history as a bike city, opportunities in the e-bike sector, and commuting bicycles in a time when no one is really commuting. Plus: Charlotte Williams of diversity-focused influencer marketing agency SevenSix explains how best to work with nano- and micro-influencers.

Courier Weekly - Friday 25 September Sep 24, 2020

We dig into the future of hype, fitness, fashion, media and a whole lot more with Chris Black from Done to Death Projects and brand consultancy Public Announcement.

Courier Weekly - Friday 18 September Sep 18, 2020

The founder of Ace & Tate talks about innovations in the eyewear industry, Sam Valenti from record label Ghostly International explains how musicians are adapting to the new economy and whether New York has a creative future, and Courier columnist Fleur Emery shares details of her new business, Real Work.

Courier Weekly - Friday 11 September Sep 10, 2020

Can the 'no code' movement lead to an explosion in new businesses? We talk with Joe Cohen, founder of Universe, to find out. Plus: Dan Frommer explains why the ‘curator’ business case for multi-brand e-commerce is disappearing.

Courier Weekly - Friday 4 September Sep 03, 2020

We’re with Mike Mayer from Windmill and Lucas London from Lick Home, who are each trying to grow companies in traditionally old-school industries – paint and air conditioning.

Courier Weekly - Friday 28 August Aug 27, 2020

Gabi Lewis once ran a company that made protein snacks out of crickets. He’s since swapped insects for protein-packed cereal as co-founder of Magic Spoon – a direct-to-consumer brand tailor-built for the Instagram generation. This week on the show Gabi shares strategic, cost-effective marketing tactics that have worked for him and his team, from podcast advertising to influencer marketing.

Courier Weekly - Friday 21 August Aug 20, 2020

What do you value, what do you want to pay for, and how does this affect the business model and growth of modern brands? We sit down with brand strategist Ana Andjelic, who shares insights from her forthcoming book, ‘The Business of Aspiration’.

Courier Weekly - Friday 14 August Aug 13, 2020

We’re with Petra Barran, founder of street food incubator and market KERB, to hear tips and advice for new food and drink brands. Plus, we’re with the CEO of MikMak to learn about her company’s big and bold experiment in remote work.

Courier Weekly - Friday 7 August Aug 06, 2020

We’re in California with Aishwarya Iyer, who explains how she built her fast-growing olive oil brand Brightland – then over to Norway where we talk about the future of video meetings with Øyvind Reed, CEO of Whereby.

Introducing Courier Workshop Aug 05, 2020

How can you nail your brand’s tone of voice? Check out this special preview of our new Courier Workshop podcast to hear some practical tips and useful examples.

Courier Weekly - Friday 31 July Jul 30, 2020

We’re with Mélanie Masarin, founder of the new alcohol-free drink brand GHIA. Mélanie – who previously led marketing at Dig Inn and offline and experiential strategy at Glossier – was supposed to launch GHIA back in April, but things didn’t exactly go to plan. She explains what caused the starts and stops, why the alcohol-free sector is booming, and where she hopes to take the brand.

Courier Weekly - Friday 24 July Jul 23, 2020

Four out of five adults say they're ‘time poor’ – they have too much to do and not enough time to do it. We hear tips for reclaiming that time from Harvard Business School’s Ashley Whillans, author of the forthcoming book Time Smart. Plus, Kay Kim from plant brand Rooted explains why he and his team recently closed their shop in New York City’s Chinatown and doubled down on e-commerce.

Courier Weekly - Friday 17 July Jul 17, 2020

Few companies or employees are planning a total return to the office anytime soon – yet despite that, co-working spaces aren’t doomed. To find out why, we caught up with Andrew Lynch from Huckletree and Josh Wyatt from Neuehouse.

Courier Weekly - Friday 10 July Jul 09, 2020

Richard Lee Massey explains how his new hospitality concept APT gives chefs a revenue stream and diners a good time, we talk with Marty Bell about his projects – from online radio station Poolside FM to financial planning app Nude – and the Courier team give a sneak peek at our soon-to-launch Workshop podcast and newsletter.

Courier Weekly - Friday 3 July Jul 02, 2020

We’re in Austin to find out how small businesses are dealing with opening and closing yet again, we dig into design thinking and post-Covid travel innovation with McKinsey’s Melissa Dalrymple, and the founders of The Great Feast of London share how they’re turning their virtual food festival into a year-round delivery platform.

Courier Weekly - Friday 26 June Jun 25, 2020

We’re in Shanghai to find out how Camden Hauge is growing her restaurant empire, Courier columnist Colin Nagy explains why startups might want to hire newly-available talent from the hospitality industry, and we go behind the scenes of this week’s edition of our email newsletter.

Courier Weekly - Friday 19 June Jun 19, 2020

We flip through the pages of the latest issue of Courier and talk fresh starts and reopenings with some of the business owners, writers and photographers that made it happen – from Athens to Copenhagen. Plus, we're in Dallas and London to dig deeper into the future of black-owned businesses.

Courier Weekly - Friday 12 June Jun 11, 2020

Will the huge rise of interest in black-owned brands continue far beyond this news cycle? A special episode with the founders of Brooklyn Tea in New York and WearBrims in Atlanta. Plus: Charlotte Williams of SevenSix Agency explains how your company can demonstrate inclusivity – beyond just a black square post on Instagram.

Courier Weekly - Friday 5 June Jun 05, 2020

In the first episode of our new weekly podcast, Shannon Maldonado of Philadelphia-based home and lifestyle shop YOWIE shares her experiences as the founder of a 'proud black-owned business.'

Courier Daily - Friday 29 May May 28, 2020

In the final episode of the Courier Daily, we talk on-demand delivery with JP Then of Crosstown Doughnuts and Slerp, we're in New York to hear about Kim Pham's new food startup Omsom, and Jeff Taylor shares what’s next in the world of Courier podcasts.

Courier Daily - Thursday 28 May May 28, 2020

David Sax, author of ‘The Soul of an Entrepreneur: Work and Life Beyond the Startup Myth’, explains what sort of entrepreneur might emerge on the other side of the health crisis.

Courier Daily - Wednesday 27 May May 27, 2020

Silver linings in the luxury sector with John Ayton, co-founder of Links of London and Annoushka Jewellery, and a look at post-pandemic peer-to-peer fashion rental with By Rotation founder Eshita Kabra-Davies.

Courier Daily - Tuesday 26 May May 26, 2020

We check-in with Portland-based husband-and-wife duo Erik Brodt and Amanda Bruegl – doctors by day and the founders of Ginew, the world’s only Native American-run denim brand, by night.

Courier Daily - Monday 25 May May 25, 2020

With the horizon in sight for restaurant reopenings in London, how are restaurateurs planning for the future? A special one-on-one with Paul Noble of Spiritland and Happy Face.

Courier Daily - Friday 22 May May 21, 2020

We’ve heard for weeks that offices and co-working spaces are doomed, but is that really the case? A special episode with Gabriela Hersham, co-founder and CEO of coworking company Huckletree.

Courier Daily - Thursday 21 May May 21, 2020

At a time when e-commerce has become a lifeline for millions of small business owners around the world, we’re in New York with Clayton Chambers, co-founder of the new e-commerce platform Elliot. Plus: Camilla Petty on how to amp up your brand’s purpose, mission and storytelling.

Courier Daily - Wednesday 20 May May 20, 2020

A travel and wellness special. We (re)check in with Caitlin Zaino from hotel concierge app Porter & Sail to find out if all her pivoting has actually worked. Plus: remote onboarding tips and supply chain hustling from Dan Murray-Serter, co-founder of wellness startup Heights.

Courier Daily - Tuesday 19 May May 19, 2020

Will this be the summer of outdoor commerce? As Copenhagen’s Noma turns into an outdoor wine and cheeseburger bar, Dan Frommer explains whether other restaurants, stores and commercial districts might follow suit. Plus: a Manchester check-in with Laura Bath, owner of Peg & Board.

Courier Daily - Monday 18 May May 18, 2020

During a crisis when art isn’t exactly thought of as essential, sales on online art marketplace ArtFinder are actually up year-on-year. The company’s CEO Michal Szczesny explains what’s going on. Plus: Robyn Simms, co-founder of small batch east London soda company Square Root, shares the state of her company.

Courier Daily - Friday 15 May May 14, 2020

Glen Burrows from The Ethical Butcher explains how he dealt with a huge spike in demand when the crisis hit – and what he’s learned in the past few months. Plus: a check-in with Courier columnist and startup expert Fleur Emery.

Courier Daily - Thursday 14 May May 14, 2020

In a time when delivery and e-commerce are changing our lives, what transportation trends should be on our radar? A special one-on-one episode with Reilly Brennan, founding general partner of the seed-stage venture capital firm Trucks VC.

Courier Daily - Wednesday 13 May May 13, 2020

Leadership coach Alice Driscoll explains the most effective behaviours, attitudes and actions in a crisis. Plus: Taymoor Atighetchi, CEO and founder of greeting card and stationery company Papier, on why sales are up 300% – and what the sector has in store.

Courier Daily - Tuesday 12 May May 12, 2020

We’re in Detroit with Jenny Gyllander, founder of product review platform Thingtesting, to talk about what the future has in store for emerging brands. Plus: Jonathan Wasserstrum from New York-based real estate company SquareFoot predicts the future of the office.

Courier Daily - Monday 11 May May 11, 2020

How will hotels bounce back from the crisis? Will the guest experience forever change? And are there any silver linings ahead? A special future-gazing hospitality episode featuring Courier columnist Colin Nagy.

Courier Daily - Friday 8 May May 08, 2020

As shops begin to reopen in Europe, what’s the future of brick-and-mortar retail? A special episode featuring Mandeep Singh of Trouva, Ross Bailey of Appear Here and a dispatch from Berlin.

Courier Daily - Thursday 7 May May 07, 2020

How is the crisis affecting working women in the US? We’re with the Chief Strategy Officer of The Riveter. Plus: everything you ever wanted to know about distribution, supply chains and sparkling water sales with the co-founder of Ugly Drinks.

Courier Daily - Wednesday 6 May May 06, 2020

Supply chains and brand-building with Leah Remfry-Peploe of direct-to-consumer organic tampon brand Ohne, and Flora Davidson of SupplyCompass, a product development and sourcing platform for the fashion industry.

Courier Daily - Tuesday 5 May May 05, 2020

On today’s show, two things that soothe a stressed-out mind: plants and meditation. We talk online courses with Will Williams, founder of meditation startup Beeja, and hear marketing lessons from Franky Athill of Patch, a direct-to-consumer houseplant company.

Courier Daily - Monday 4 May May 04, 2020

How have Europe’s small craft brands been hit by the crisis – and how might they bounce back? We’re in Switzerland with Massimiliano Gritti, co-founder of e-commerce platform Bombinate, to find out. Plus: how Craig Nield, founder of The English Shepherd’s Hut Company, quickly pivoted from servicing weddings to the working from home market.

Courier Daily - Friday 1 May May 01, 2020

How does money – or a lack of it – impact our mental health? We catch up with Alex Holder, author of Open Up: The power of talking about money, and Courier columnist Fleur Emery. Plus: our editors go behind the scenes of today’s Courier Weekly.

Courier Daily - Thursday 30 April Apr 30, 2020

Nicholas Bowman-Scargill is Managing Director of Fears Watches – he explains how he’s done everything in his power to keep the lights on and keep his employees employed. Plus: running coach, marathoner and triathlete Stephen Adjaidoo, founder of running community LDN Brunch Club, shares how his clientele and colleagues have been impacted by the crisis.

Courier Daily - Wednesday 29 April Apr 29, 2020

We talk supply chains and e-commerce with the co-founder of Lumi, a marketplace for sustainable packaging. Plus: Mills from design studio ustwo discusses the pandemic’s impact on creative ambition.

Courier Daily - Tuesday 28 April Apr 28, 2020

We’re in Hong Kong for a special roundtable on lessons from the local hospitality scene – featuring Matt Reid, co-founder of Maximal Concepts; Alexis Offe, co-founder Meraki Hospitality Group; and Courier’s Julia Ahern.

Courier Daily - Monday 27 April Apr 27, 2020

With hair salons closed, San Francisco based brand Madison Reed has seen their online sales of at-home hair dye kits grow by an incredible 10x in recent weeks. In this special episode, the company’s founder Amy Errett explains how she’s been able to avoid painful layoffs and how she plans to sustain Madison Reed’s growth for the long-term.

Courier Daily - Friday 24 April Apr 24, 2020

We’re in Brooklyn with Franco Fubini, founder of food supply company Natoora. Plus: we find out how to make a film in a pandemic with Prudence Beecroft of Odelay Films, and Courier's editors go behind the scenes of today's Courier Weekly newsletter.

Courier Daily - Thursday 23 April Apr 23, 2020

The founder of DICE on the future of live events, how knitwear company Country of Origin launched hand sanitiser brand Hande in two weeks, and future gazing with venture capitalist Paul Murphy from Northzone.

Courier Daily - Wednesday 22 April Apr 22, 2020

A special roundtable on the future of London’s street food sector – with Petra Barran, founder of street food incubator and market KERB; Simon Mitchell, KERB’s CEO; and Meriam Putros of Smoke&Bones, a halal American-style BBQ vendor.

Courier Daily - Tuesday 21 April Apr 21, 2020

A look at two industries on the rise – city bikes and wine delivery – with Adam McDermott from Linus Bikes in Los Angeles and Josh Lachkovic from The Wine List in London. Plus: a check-in from Berlin with some good news for small businesses.

Courier Daily - Monday 20 April Apr 20, 2020

Leather goods brand Billykirk, founded in 1999 by Tennessee-born brothers Chris and Kirk Bray, has made it through tons of ups and downs, from 9/11 to the global recession – so how are they navigating Covid? Plus: a hospitality check-in from the founders of Fettle, an architecture and interior design studio.

Courier Daily - Friday 17 April Apr 17, 2020

We debate the new ‘improvisation economy’ with Dan Frommer and Fleur Emery – and ask if it will continue post-crisis. Plus: Courier's editors go behind the scenes of today's Courier Weekly newsletter.

Courier Daily - Thursday 16 April Apr 16, 2020

Serena Guen, founder of Suitcase magazine, shares lessons learned from running a travel-focused media company in the age of Covid. Plus: Anthony Rose of SeedLegals explains key legal tips for founders – from furloughing to raising investment.

Courier Daily - Wednesday 15 April Apr 15, 2020

Josh Lyon from Canopy Growth Corporation on silver linings in the cannabis industry, Kyle Stewart from lifestyle store Goodhood on the transition from bricks and mortar to e-commerce, and Courier’s design team on what’s caught their eye this week.

Courier Daily - Tuesday 14 April Apr 14, 2020

A step-by-step guide of what to do if you can’t pay your office rent – plus the founder of a fast-growing flower company in California on how she's re-thinking her business model amid the crisis.

Courier Daily - Monday 13 April Apr 13, 2020

How wellness company Hilma and jigsaw puzzle brand Jiggy are growing fast – plus a retail check-in with Mark Cho from menswear brand The Armoury in Hong Kong.

Courier Daily - Friday 10 April Apr 10, 2020

Harvard Business Review’s Amy Gallo on how to deal with conflict remotely, supply chain tips from the founders of Detroit’s direct-to-consumer furniture brand Floyd, and Courier’s editors go behind the scenes of today’s Courier Weekly newsletter.

Courier Daily - Thursday 9 April Apr 09, 2020

How Alice Zagury, CEO of French startup incubator The Family, is supporting her community of founders – plus Michael Tavani from Atlanta coworking brand Switchyards on why the crisis isn’t a sprint or marathon but an ultramarathon.

Courier Daily - Wednesday 8 April Apr 08, 2020

Sam Hodges from Vouch on being a leader during a storm, the founders of Sonder & Tell on keeping your brand’s tone of voice consistent, and a check-in with Courier’s local cafe.

Courier Daily - Tuesday 7 April Apr 07, 2020

How is Vitsoe, one of the world’s most famous design brands, faring the crisis? Plus: top tips from Australian designer Jacqui Ma, founder of bag and accessories brand Goodordering.

Courier Daily - Monday 6 April Apr 06, 2020

The co-founder of Swedish sustainable menswear brand Asket on adapting to the new normal, plus how food supply marketplace Foodchain pivoted from B2B to B2C in a matter of days.

Courier Daily - Friday 3 April Apr 03, 2020

The rise of remote working – plus Courier's editors go behind the scenes of today's Courier Weekly newsletter.

Courier Daily - Thursday 2 April Apr 02, 2020

Can the travel industry – and travel startups – ever recover from the crisis? Featuring Rafat Ali from Skift and Caitlin Zaino from Porter & Sail.

Courier Daily - Wednesday 1 April Apr 01, 2020

The CEO of plant-based meal startup Allplants on how he's meeting a rise in demand – plus Dan Frommer’s guide to talking to your customers.

Courier Daily - Tuesday 31 March Mar 31, 2020

Josh Wyatt, CEO of private workspace brand NeueHouse, explains his decision to close NeueHouse's three locations and furlough the majority of his staff – and shares his hopes for the company's future.

Courier Daily - Monday 30 March Mar 30, 2020

How chef and restaurant owner Elizabeth Haigh is surviving the crisis – plus small business PR tips from Lucy Werner.

Courier Daily - Friday 27 March Mar 26, 2020

How creatives are adapting in the new era – featuring Becky Okell and Huw Thomas from Paynter, Courier's Jeff Taylor and Alex Bec from The HudsonBec Group.

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