V FOR VISIONARIES hosts RICHARD WARD & ROSAMOND STENHOUSE

Today’s guest has founded and exited multiple companies, advised some of the world’s wealthiest families, graduated from Yale and Oxford, and co-founded one of America’s largest nonprofit lenders. In this conversation, Neil St. Clair reveals why obsession beats talent, why failure is essential, how AI is reshaping entrepreneurship, and the mindset required to build businesses that truly last.

From arriving in the UK with just a couple of suitcases to building Two Chicks into a £10M brand, Alla shares the incredible journey behind one of the UK's most successful food businesses. In this episode, we discuss spotting opportunities, raising investment, turning down bad deals, scaling into major retailers, and the realities of entrepreneurship. From one room in London to a multi-million-pou...

From humble beginnings to the world of luxury private aviation, George Galanopoulos built his life through grit, obsession and relentless hard work. Over 30 years in business aviation. 15 years as a private jet pilot. No fluff. No fake motivation. No small talk. This is the raw story of a Greek entrepreneur who refused to quit and built his place in one of the world’s most elite industries. If you...

What does it really take to build a trusted wellness brand in one of the world’s toughest industries? In this episode of the Entrepreneurs Worldwide Podcast, we sit down with entrepreneur Jane Michell, founder of Jane Plan. One of the UK’s pioneering subscription-based weight loss businesses. From building a brand consumers genuinely trusted, to scaling in the highly competitive health and wellnes...

What does it really take to build a global brand from absolutely nothing? In this episode of the Entrepreneurs Worldwide Podcast, Nishant Sharma reveals the extraordinary journey from arriving in the UK from India and working as a pot washer… to building Rutland Square Spirits into an international drinks business. This is a raw story about survival, sacrifice, ambition and relentless belief. From...

Are entrepreneurs born? We think they are. Meet the Bardsley Brothers. Young founders with minds that never stop, obsession that never ends and brains wired to solve problems every second of the day. While most people switch off, they keep building. Thinking. Creating. Pushing. Their intensity, focus and relentless drive have already set them apart. Now they’re channelling it into FBED Labs. In th...

What does the future of retail really look like? In this episode of the Entrepreneurs Worldwide Podcast, we sit down with retail strategist, publisher and global advisor Linda Johansen-James who is recognised as one of only 50 leading retail experts worldwide. She turned over 1.7 Billion before selling. From AI and consumer behaviour to the future of stores, branding and leadership, Linda reveals...

London has been the world’s playground for wealth, power, and opportunity for decades. But in 2026… the rules have changed. In this episode of the Entrepreneurs Worldwide Podcast, we sit down with Ed Lewis, Head of Residential at Savills, to unpack what’s really happening inside the London property market and what smart entrepreneurs and investors are doing differently right now. This isn’t theory...

Step inside one of Britain’s most iconic estates as Lady Carnarvon reveals how she transformed Highclere Castle into a global brand. From history and heritage to modern entrepreneurship, this is a rare look at leadership, legacy, and what it really takes to sustain an empire in today’s world.

In a world obsessed with founders, few ever see the operators behind the scenes. The people billionaires trust when it really matters. This episode of the Entrepreneurs Worldwide Podcast features the CEO handpicked by George Koukis. One of the most influential entrepreneurs in global banking technology. Having worked alongside billionaires, multi-millionaires, and some of the original disruptors o...

Debbie Wosskow has built a career most founders only dream of exiting multiple companies, including her first for £53 million. But what she does next is even more powerful. She now invests her own personal money exclusively into female founders, backing the next generation of women building serious businesses. This is the mindset shift most entrepreneurs never make.

Tracey Shirtcliff arrived in Britain with just £80 and a backpack. No network, no safety net, and no guarantees. What she built from that starting point is what most people would call impossible: a multi-million-pound business forged through resilience, instinct, and an unshakeable belief that she could create something bigger than her circumstances. Her story isn’t about luck. It’s about grit, sh...

Mark Rushmore shares his journey in proving factories wrong and his mindset which allowed him to surpass his competitors.  Mark Rushmore is the founder behind one of the fastest-growing electric toothbrush brands in the world, known for cutting through the noise of crowded markets with sharp positioning and relentless focus on what actually drives growth. What sets him apart isn’t just the scale h...

Broadcaster, author and endurance athlete Jenni Falconer joins us for an honest conversation about longevity, reinvention, and staying relevant in a fast-moving industry. From live TV pressure to early morning radio, marathon training to starting a business, Jenni shares the discipline, resilience, and mindset that have kept her at the top of her game for over two decades. Energetic, grounded, and...

Crisis control to market redemption. The importance of an entrepreneurial CFO is paramount. Listen to founder Ed Parsons who was CFO through the duration of the crisis and recovery. A fascinating podcast packed full of invaluable hard one insight and battle tested strategies. From 120 million to 2 Billion in 7 years!!! This is the real deal.

This is a masterclass on diplomacy, restraint and how to survive around some of the world’s most powerful men and women. Susan shares her powerful journey of resilience, leadership, and building success on her own terms. She opens up about the challenges behind the wins, the mindset that carried her through tough moments, and what it truly takes to create lasting impact.  Honest, inspiring, and fu...

Sean Le Tissier shares the real story behind building success: the discipline, setbacks, risk-taking, and mindset required to operate at the top level. No fluff, just honest insights on scaling businesses, staying sharp under pressure, and thinking bigger than everyone else. If you're serious about growth, wealth, and levelling up your life, this conversation will challenge you.

The man behind Bob The Builder  and global mega-hit Paw Patrol joins us. Keith Chapman shares how he went from doodling cartoons at school to creating billion-dollar brands seen globally. From the business of children’s TV to working with Jim Henson, this is an honest, inspiring conversation about creativity, risk, and building something iconic. If you care about big ideas and bold ambition you do...

Paul Lester CBE is one of the UK's most prolific CEOs. This podcast is packed with tips and advice for CEO and entrepreneurs worldwide

Nick Bullen is a multi-award-winning television Producer. His career began nearly 35 years ago at Granada Television where he went on to become the youngest ever Editor of Britain’s flagship daytime show, This Morning.  His life started with a silver spoon and a cold father, Nick walked away. Listen to a raw honest insight into a man who destroys society’s stereotypes and tells you where the media...

From leaving home at 12, to building a finance giant. Dr Ann Kaplan Mulholland is raw and unfiltered.  Currently filming at her castle in Kent. Decked in tiaras and ball dresses she continues to be a crowd favourite. Scarily smart and kind to her bones. A devastating childhood, Ann crawled out and survived. A massively inspiring podcast  This is one Canadian you don’t want to miss! Click through t...

This entrepreneur came to London with £20 in his pocket. Lived in a squat. His restaurants are now global. Tony Kitous of the Comptoir Libanais chain will make you want to improve the culture of your business and become a better person. But a silver spoon he did not have, truthful, moving and uplifting; packs a punch to motivate.  Click through to our sponsor Wealth Management Company Thomson Tynd...

MyoMaster CEO: Rejected 250 Times -  How To Position Your Business - Why You Never Give Up As An Entrepreneur -  Packed full of AI and marketing and sales links and recommendations.  Meet entrepreneur Lottie Whyte.  Unapologetically honest and fiercely authentic, she’s the benchmark for modern success and strategy.

In this episode of Entrepreneurs Worldwide (previously V for Visionaries)  we sit down with Rupert Cook, a leading cyber security expert, serial entrepreneur, and business investor. With a career built on innovation, resilience, and sharp business acumen, Rupert shares his journey to success, offering key insights into the cyber security industry and the ever-evolving digital landscape. But that’s...