What have I missed?

In this episode of What Have I Missed?, Bellroy's Lina (Co-Founder and CEO) and Andy (Co-Founder) explore the powerful frameworks of scarcity and abundance – examining both the systems we work within and the mindsets we bring to them. From sustainability and solar energy to business strategy and personal growth, they unpack when to optimize existing solutions and when to generate entirely new...

In this episode of “What have I missed?”, Lina and Andy excitedly delve into Bellroy’s expansion of its travel offering, with the launch of a wheeled luggage line.  The conversation kicks off with an exploration of Bellroy's journey, highlighting the brand's roots in designing slim wallets and evolving the range to include carry solutions of all kinds. They share insights of how Bellroy&#3...

In this episode, co-founders Lina and Andy explore the intricate theme of resilience within a business and its culture. They discuss the metaphor of ‘taking the stairs versus the elevator’ as a means to build strength within a business. The episode also revisits their foundational pillars of growth, profit and impact, and how these relate to the complexities of running a modern business such as Be...

In this episode, Andy and Lina explore consumer-product relationships, and how these have evolved over time. They discuss Bellroy's history of product design, reflecting on how the expectations and interactions with its products has shifted or changed over the years.  It starts in the depths of historical context – discussing the evolution of product relationships from the Stone Age to the ind...

Andy Fallshaw and Lina Calabria discuss the three elements that make up the culture at Bellroy: smart* people , good intentions , and getting shit done . They explain that being smart* at Bellroy is not about IQ, but about how individuals process information and make decisions. Good intentions involve caring about things beyond oneself and finding goal alignment with the company's vision. Gett...

Lina Calabria and Andy Fallshaw discuss the concept of System One and System Two thinking, as introduced by Daniel Kahneman in his book "Thinking, Fast and Slow." They explain that System One thinking is fast, intuitive, and instinctive, while System Two is slow, deliberate, and analytical. They emphasize the importance of using both modes of thinking and how they apply this concept in t...

Andy Fallshaw and Lina Calabria co founders of Bellroy, discuss the concept of quality and how it relates to their brand. They explain that while 'quality' is a word their customers use to describe their products, they never use it in marketing. They believe that quality is a complex concept that is difficult to define and can be easily misunderstood. Instead, they focus on creating produc...

In this episode of "What Have I Missed?" Andy Fallshaw and Lina Calabria discuss the importance of mental representations and frameworks in understanding and navigating the world. They start by reading a quote from Anders Ericsson, a researcher in deliberate practice, who emphasizes the role of mental representations in achieving mastery in a field. They explore the concept of a map vs t...

Lina Calabria and Andy Fallshaw discuss the concept of "dancing with tension" and the importance of holding discomfort, uncertainty, and opposing ideas. They use the analogy of a roofline to explain the value of staying on top and seeing both sides of an idea. They also explore the idea of unifying goodness, where it's possible to find balance and harmony between contrasting elements...

Andy Fallshaw and Lina Calabria discuss the analogy of "taking the stairs" versus "taking the elevator" when achieving success. They explain that while many people are drawn to quick and easy success, they believe in taking a slower, more deliberate approach. They compare the elevator to the idea of instant success, where you simply press a button and arrive at your desired des...

Lina Calabria and Andy Fallshaw, Co Founders of Bellroy, introduce their new podcast, "What Have I Missed?", which aims to recreate the experience of sitting around a lunch table and conversing about ideas and insights. They discuss their motivation behind starting the podcast, the need for more unpolished and raw discussions, and the desire to involve the Bellroy team and listeners in e...