The Gstaad Guy Podcast

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Ben Gorham, founder and former creative director of BYREDO, who spent his first eighteen years intending to play professional basketball and the next twenty building a fragrance house that only looked sudden from the outside, to explore what patience is worth when nobody is keeping time. With a career built on turning memory into something invisible, Ben reflects on making things for himself long before he knew who would want them, the absurdity of selling scent by gender, and why the people who change the world so often get described the same way. The conversation dives into the moment he first smelt his own work on a stranger, what maximum ambition costs at home, and why spotting a gap in the market no longer works. Ben shares the business plan that lost him the room, the diaries that became one of his bestsellers, and the two questions he asks about any boy his daughter mentions. A grounded look at memory, patience, and building something designed to outlast the person who made it. Filmed at Faena Miami Beach, Premier Oceanfront Corner Suite. (00:00) Intro 🎙️✨ (01:30) Relearning America 🇺🇸🔄 (04:50) A Twenty Year Overnight Success ⏳🏆 (06:19) From Basketball To Perfume 🏀🌸 (07:52) Mapping A Life Through Smell 🗺️👃 (12:05) Selling Smells In A Swedish Winter ❄️🇸🇪 (13:43) Simple On Purpose ◻️✨ (16:50) The Stranger At The Airport ✈️🤝 (20:12) Eighteen To Eighty Five 👥🌍 (21:01) A Menu For Men 🧔🍽️ (24:02) The Brand Versus The Business ⚖️💼 (27:59) No Game Clock ⏱️🚫 (34:30) Why Young Men Fell For Fragrance 🌿😏 (37:33) Built For A Hundred Years 🏛️⏳ (40:19) Letting The Baby Grow Up 🕊️👶 (41:43) Ambition And Fatherhood 👨‍👧🔥 (47:26) Does He Have A Sister? 😄👀 (48:51) The Taxicab Theory 🚕💡 (50:57) Finding The Gap Ten Years Out 🔭🎯 (57:11) Betting On The Next Decade 🎯🚀 (1:01:21) Why The Mountains ⛰️❤️ (1:02:47) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ (1:05:03) Against All Odds 🔥💪 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Éric Martel, CEO of Bombardier, at the company's completion centre in Montreal with the Global 8000 behind them, to explore how a snowmobile inventor from a small Quebec town became the foundation of one of the world's great aerospace companies. Éric reflects on a career that began on the factory floor and a company whose defining trait is a willingness to take on things it has never done before, from building metro cars without ever having built a train to inventing the regional jet. The conversation gets into what actually separates one aircraft from another once you are past the specification sheet, and why the company still gathers the people who built each plane to meet the family taking it home. Éric is candid about the supply constraints no amount of demand can solve, the buyers now arriving in their twenties and skipping straight to the flagship, and what he looks for in the people he hires across engineering, design and everything in between. Warm, precise, and unmistakably proud of where it is all made, it is a conversation about craftsmanship, national identity, and the pursuit of perfection at scale. Filmed at the Bombardier Completion Centre in Montreal. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (03:41) It Started With A Snowmobile 🏔️🛷 (05:46) He'd Never Built A Train 🚂😮 (07:28) Canadair, Learjet And The Regional Jet ✈️🇨🇦 (12:01) A Family Business At Twenty Thousand People 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🏭 (14:27) The Ceremony Room 🏛️✨ (16:50) Ten Days To Become An 8000 🏔️💪 (17:59) Why You Land Rested 😴✈️ (19:24) Four Countries, Four Days 🌍⚡ (20:32) The Wing Is The Secret Weapon 🛩️🔑 (22:47) Thirty Minutes Or Two Days ⏱️🗺️ (24:07) What Bombardier Means To Canada 🇨🇦🏆 (29:22) Hydropower And Perfect Stitching 💧🧵 (30:41) The Craft You Can Touch 🤲✨ (32:51) We Invented The Winglet ✈️💡 (34:15) Inside The US Market 🇺🇸📈 (36:13) They're Knocking At Twenty Seven 🚪⏳ (38:11) How To Be A Good Guest On Board 😊✈️ (40:06) The Pen That Popped 🖊️✨ (42:46) From The Factory Floor To CEO 🏭👔 (47:17) The Plane That Calls Ahead ✈️📞 (51:04) Everyone Wants Theirs First 🏆⚡ (53:10) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ (53:52) Luxury That Actually Works 💎✅ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Jeremy King, founder and CEO of Jeremy King Restaurants, the restaurateur behind Le Caprice, The Ivy, The Wolseley, The Delaunay and Fischer’s, and now behind Arlington, The Park and Simpson’s, to explore why a great restaurant has almost nothing to do with food. With fifty years spent on the floor rather than in the boardroom, Jeremy reflects on building rooms that act as a catalyst for whatever people bring to them, why he is always led by a building rather than a concept, and the uncomfortable truth that a whole career can turn on a single throw of a dice. The conversation dives into the ladder of belonging and why he refuses to put up a sign to the loos, what luxury actually is once the bling has been stripped out of it, and the behaviour code he would far rather enforce than a dress code. Jeremy shares what he learned sweeping a school gym at fourteen, why the things that first attract you to a person are the ones you later try to change, and what he told his daughters to watch for in anyone they brought home. A generous look at service, restraint, and the quiet engineering behind every room that makes you feel at home. Filmed at AP House London. (00:00) Intro 🎙️✨ (02:40) Colbert, And The Tube Station 🚇🍽️ (03:32) What A Restaurant Is Really For 🍽️💡 (05:45) A New York Grand Cafe 🗽☕ (09:09) Led By The Building 🏛️✨ (10:17) The Dice Man 🎲🔄 (13:51) Sweep It Better Than Ever 🧹✨ (15:30) Everything Has To Change 🔄💡 (17:11) Why The Wolseley Worked ☕🏛️ (20:16) Less Than Once A Year 📉📅 (22:31) Restaurateur Or Owner? 👔🤔 (23:19) My Core Customer Is Me 🪞🎯 (25:36) In Praise Of Single Diners 📖🍽️ (30:08) Great Design Never Shouts 🤫🎨 (31:21) Togetherness, Even Alone 🤝💭 (35:04) You Only Ask Once 🚪☝️ (36:03) We Go To Be Loved ❤️🍽️ (38:44) Glassware, Cutlery, Shadow 🥂🍴 (41:25) True Luxury Is Silk Underwear 🤍💎 (43:39) It Just Happened 🛎️✨ (46:52) The Eras Of London 🏙️⏳ (48:23) Bombs Through The Windows 💥🪟 (51:08) Fifty Years Of Openings 📋🎉 (55:41) Celebrate Why You Were Attracted 💍✨ (58:57) I’ll Know 🪟💭 (1:02:53) Respect Is The Bedrock 🫱🏛️ (1:04:07) Where To Sit At A Table 🪑🍽️ (1:07:08) Watch How They Treat The Staff 👀🤝 (1:08:55) Manners Versus Respect 💬⚖️ (1:12:22) Oiks In Suits 🎩😏 (1:14:27) What A Members Club Should Be 🔑🏛️ (1:18:54) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ (1:23:04) Only Do What You Want 🧭❤️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Peter Rahal, founder and CEO of David Protein and co-founder and former CEO of RXBAR, one of very few people to have built a category leader twice in the same aisle, to explore why the best product in a crowded market is a design problem long before it is a marketing one. With a career built at the intersection of food science, packaging and consumer psychology, Peter reflects on why he will not build a brand on a diet trend, what it takes to make a three dollar bar feel like a status object, and why being contrarian only counts if you turn out to be right. The conversation dives into the prestige playbook he borrowed from Starbucks, the engineering that pushed a protein bar to its physical limit, and why most food founders are quietly hostile to technology. Peter shares the thinking behind a campaign that ranked boiled cod above his own product, the lawsuit he treats as a compliment, and the one trait he hires for above any hard skill. A sharp look at design, discipline, and how an ordinary object becomes something people want to be seen holding. Filmed at Casa Cipriani New York's Premier River View Suite. (00:00) Intro 🎙️✨ (01:38) Fridge Status Is Real 🧊✨ (02:42) Banned From Italy 🇮🇹🚫 (03:45) Twelve Bars In A Kitchen 🍫🍳 (06:23) Never Build On A Diet Trend 📉🥗 (07:40) The RX Name Problem 💊🏷️ (09:16) Naming Phobia, Then David 🗿😅 (09:53) There Are No Secrets Anyway 🔍🤫 (11:03) Round Two Is Easier 📈💪 (13:36) I’m Never Going Back To Food 🚪🍽️ (14:29) I Bet I Could Do It Better 🔁💡 (16:03) When The Market Turned To Protein 💪📈 (19:18) Designing To The Limit 🧪📏 (21:19) The Biophysics Limit ⚛️🔬 (23:04) So Good We Got Sued ⚖️😂 (24:15) Your Body Is Not On Fire 🔥🚫 (25:49) The Starbucks Prestige Play ☕👑 (28:31) The Bronze Bar 🥉🍫 (30:25) Why It Costs Three Dollars 💵🤔 (32:01) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ (33:25) We Actually Sold Cod 🐟😮 (36:05) Nutrition Is Asymmetric 🥗⚖️ (38:25) Food Founders Are Luddites 🔬😏 (40:14) Hiring For Humility 🤝🙏 (42:25) A Sexy Protein Bar 😏🍫 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Zaid Rahman, founder and CEO of Flex, who has never held a normal job, never spent a day at university, and now runs the financial platform behind some of the fastest growing companies in the world, to explore what building actually costs and why the people who look like they have already made it are so often the ones getting the least help. With a childhood spent watching his father’s construction business rise and fall in Dubai, Zaid reflects on where ambition is inherited from, why finance is the part of running a company nobody wants to touch, and what it means to hand someone the cofounder he never had. The conversation dives into what an agent actually is once you strip the terminology away, the strange economics of token maxing, and where the value in AI will settle once the noise clears. Zaid shares what it looks like inside a company where forty five engineers ship twenty four products, where an intern can spend two hundred thousand dollars over a weekend, and where the most expensive department is now legal. A candid look at money, machines, and the unglamorous work behind every business that looks effortless from the outside. Filmed at The Peninsula in London. (00:00) Intro 🎙️✨ (03:13) Saudi, Then Dubai 🏗️🌍 (04:15) No Lamborghinis, No Butlers 🚗😏 (06:06) First Business At Thirteen 💻🚀 (06:54) Perspective Is The Greatest Luxury 🔭💎 (07:22) Flex Fuels Ambition 🧾🔥 (10:47) Paid To Drop Out 🎓💰 (13:15) Fifty Of Three Hundred 📊🏆 (17:00) Zero Days Of College 🏫😏 (17:55) Chaotic In The Nicest Way 🌀❤️ (20:41) Chewing Glass 🪟💪 (21:23) Why Finance Sucks 💸❌ (23:10) Wait Until You See Construction 🧱😮 (27:03) Sixty Days Of Float 💳⏳ (30:07) Hiding The Complexity 📱✨ (32:29) What AI Native Means 🤖💡 (34:01) Beacon, Your Financial Wrapped 📈✨ (38:32) The Best Thing Was Anthropic 🚀🤖 (40:03) What An Agent Actually Is 🗺️🤖 (43:19) White Collar Goes First 💼⚡ (45:06) Token Maxing ⚡🔥 (46:53) The Two Hundred Thousand Dollar Weekend 💥💰 (48:29) Charging For The Highway 🛣️💰 (54:47) Where AI Is Heading 🔮🌍 (59:22) Generalists Win Now 🧠🏆 (1:01:39) Flex Elite 💠✨ (1:04:07) Acquiring Selfbook 🏨💼 (1:05:42) The Most Confusing Age 🧭💭 (1:07:49) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ (1:11:26) Ask Me In Five Years ⏳🔮 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Ariane Gorin, CEO of Expedia Group, and one of the few people running a company of that scale who was once told plainly that her ambition would make her unhireable, to explore what it takes to hold your nerve when the quality that makes you good is read as a threat. With a career built across Berkeley, Paris, London and Seattle, Ariane reflects on adapting to a culture that will not adapt to you, betting on yourself when a room has already decided what you are, and the quieter work of knowing what you want before you ever say it out loud. The conversation dives into manifesting as a practice rather than a slogan, why the roles nobody else wants are so often the ones worth taking, and how you hold a startup’s speed inside a company of fifteen thousand people. Ariane makes the case for expanding the pie rather than dividing it, for building a business that creates value on both sides of a marketplace instead of sitting in the middle of it, and for a purpose simple enough that everyone from the engineer to the lawyer can see their part in it. A grounded look at ambition, leadership, and an industry that exists because of what people choose to remember. Filmed at The Londoner in London. (00:00) Intro 🎙️✨ (02:34) Thirteen Years To CEO 🪜🏆 (03:33) A Household Name Of Household Names 🏷️✨ (05:19) The Brands Under The Group 🧳🌍 (07:11) A Berkeley Girl, Not A Hippie 🎓😏 (08:29) Twelve Months Became Thirteen Years ✈️⏳ (08:52) Eight AM In Paris, Empty Office 🥐🏛️ (10:37) They Didn’t Fit Me In A Box 🇫🇷💡 (12:05) Immigrant Of Love 💘🌍 (12:48) A Bird Without Wings 🕊️💭 (13:23) Too Ambitious To Hire 💼🔥 (15:11) On Manifesting 🔮✨ (17:53) She Wants Your Job 🏢😏 (21:49) Fourteen Days Versus Twenty Eight 🏖️⚖️ (23:06) Euro Curious Americans 🇪🇺🇺🇸 (25:44) Families, Pets And Travel 📸❤️ (26:34) How Expedia Started 🚀💡 (29:44) Holding Company To Platform 🔗📈 (31:57) What Partners Actually Get 🤝💎 (34:35) Expand The Pie 🥧✨ (35:57) The AI Question 🤖💡 (38:34) The NASA Janitor 🌙🧹 (40:54) Nobody Else Wanted That Job 📈💪 (42:22) Killing The Bureaucracy 🧹⚡ (44:06) Why He Left Apple ✨🍎 (47:19) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Devon DeJardin, the visual artist working across painting, drawing and sculpture, whose Guardian figures have travelled from a friend’s apartment floor in North Hollywood to private collections and the cover of a number one album. Devon had never picked up a brush. He had a world religion degree, five hundred dollars to his name, a mattress he folded into a laundry closet each morning and a stack of unsold jackets when a stranger in Indiana paid him a hundred dollars for a ten minute phone call to tell him he was meant to paint. Six months later some of the most prominent collectors in Los Angeles were emailing his studio. The conversation is about what he has built on top of that. Devon makes the case for abundance over gatekeeping, for giving without expectation, and for treating money the way you would treat a current, as something that only works while it is moving. He is sceptical of grinding and precise about why, he keeps studio hours like a day job because discipline is what leaves you ready, and he argues that in a world of total access the doors you choose to keep shut are the last real luxury. Running underneath all of it is the posture he brings to every room he is invited into, which is to assume he is the least knowledgeable person in it and to ask accordingly. Filmed at The Maybourne Beverly Hills Garden Suite. (00:00) Intro 🎙️✨ (00:48) A Brand With His Brother 👕🤝 (02:12) Painted Jackets And Bad Interviews 🧥😅 (06:18) God Told Me To Tell You To Paint 🙏🎨 (07:43) First Canvas From Michael’s 🎨✨ (09:05) The Guardian’s Face 👤🔍 (10:16) A Cheque For Sixteen Grand 💰✍️ (12:50) A Lie About Paris ✈️😏 (15:19) Don’t Wait For The Call ⭐🚀 (17:30) Inside The Art Factory 🏭🎨 (20:53) Kanye, Condo And Hypebeasts 🎧👟 (22:15) The Gunna Album Cover 💎🖼️ (23:44) Midnight Dinner In Dubai 🌙🍽️ (25:12) Calling The Hit 🔥🎵 (27:37) Gunna As His Own Guardian 🛡️✨ (29:41) The Driver Who Had No Idea 🚗😮 (32:50) Privacy Is The Last Luxury 🔒💎 (36:32) The Absurdity Of The Rooms 😂🏛️ (39:41) The Dream He Had 💭✨ (42:35) The Sound Of Grinding ⚙️🔥 (47:12) Abundance And Gatekeepers 🚪🌿 (50:08) Currency Is A Current 🌊💰 (51:46) Ten Years Of LA 🌴⏳ (54:25) Forgiveness At A Distance 🕊️❤️ (56:28) The Studio As A Day Job ⏰🎨 (58:09) Prepare For The Best ✨💡 (59:19) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ (1:06:30) It Makes Sense Looking Back 🔭💡 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Emily Oberg, founder and CEO of Sporty & Rich, who turned a Tumblr mood board into one of the most imitated brands in fashion. Before the store on Place des Lices in Saint Tropez, before Selfridges, Lacoste, Hôtel du Cap and Le Bristol, there were twenty sweatshirts she packed and posted herself. Ten years on, she is clear that the stretch in between is the part nobody films, and that the day during lockdown when a single drop did fifteen times its usual figure only reads as a beginning because the decade in front of it is invisible. What follows is an unusually plain account of what the work asks of her. She creates selfishly, on the conviction that you have to know what people will like before they know it themselves, and she romanticises the past without apology, from the O.C. campaign to the Carolyn Bessette shoot in Tribeca four years before anyone else arrived there. She is candid about the rest, that running the company is the least glamorous job inside it, that there is no right decision and only decisions and consequences, and that ninety five percent of this is the work while the outcome lasts a day. What she keeps returning to is originality, having an opinion of your own in a culture built on copying, and protecting the reason you started. She still makes everything for her fifteen year old self, and she still believes the Ralph Lauren line that you have to accomplish your dream before you find out what the real one is. Filmed at The Maybourne Beverly Hills Garden Suite. Chapters: (00:00) Intro 🎙️✨ (01:42) The Supreme Line Videos That Started It 🧢📱 (03:05) Leaving Kith And Betting On LA 🌴🎲 (04:07) The Idea Was Just A Mood Board 📌💡 (07:04) A Boutique On Place Des Lices 🇫🇷🛍️ (07:42) Ten Years, And The Brands That Called 🤝⏳ (09:30) Why The Word Rich Makes People Flinch 💬💰 (10:28) Paris, Then Back To LA ✈️🌴 (11:42) Going Digital First, And Why She’d Say Don’t 💻⚠️ (13:14) When Discovery Became Pay To Play 📉💸 (14:33) The First Touch Of A Product 🛍️✨ (15:51) The Lockdown Day That Changed Everything 📦🔄 (17:49) Selfridges, And Why It Still Counts 🏬✨ (20:08) Who Sporty & Rich Is Actually For 👥🎯 (23:41) What Being A CEO Actually Involves 🗂️💼 (27:41) The Least Glamorous Job There Is 🧹😏 (29:33) There Is No Right Decision 🎲⚖️ (31:30) Dating When The Business Comes First 💍💼 (32:48) The King Or The Prince? 👑🤔 (35:41) Observer, Storyteller, Builder 🔭📖 (38:31) Why She Hates The Word Creative 🎬❌ (40:10) The World She Wanted To Live In 🚙🌍 (41:25) What People Are Really Chasing 💰🔍 (43:11) The Rhetoric That Follows Successful Women 🗣️⚡ (45:25) The Biological Clock And The Company ⏱️💼 (46:58) Setting Boundaries Early 🧱💪 (51:39) And Then What? 🧭💭 (54:57) Choosing To Be The Brand 📸✨ (56:34) Ralph Lauren And The Real Dream 🌅👔 (60:30) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Try Granola for free at: https://www.granola.ai/GSTAADGUY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Oliver Barker, chairman of Sotheby’s Europe and the man on the rostrum for many of the largest sales in the world, to explore what thirty two years at the same house teaches you about objects and the people who love them. Oliver joined as an unpaid intern in 1993 after Christie’s turned him down, and reflects on a career built on one unplanned afternoon, an eye trained by looking rather than reading, and the conviction that the greatest auctions are celebrations of culture rather than transactions. The conversation gets into how an expert’s eye is actually formed, what it takes to authenticate a work that appears in no book, and why he thinks the auction world has been guilty of elitism when its doors are open to anyone. Oliver is candid about collecting on a salary, and about the trust required when someone hands over a collection fifty years in the making. He explains why lockdown changed the saleroom permanently, what the next decade demands on authenticity, and why he keeps coming back to a line from Damien Hirst about pockets and shrouds. Warm, erudite, and genuinely delighted by the objects he handles, it is a conversation about expertise, taste, and the pleasure of looking properly. Filmed at AP House London. (00:00) Intro 🎙️✨ (01:36) A Golden Era For Auctions ✨🔨 (02:26) Older Than America 🏛️⏳ (05:06) The Best Free Museum In Mayfair 🖼️🇬🇧 (06:21) A Hundred Thousand People For Freddie 👑🎤 (07:36) Thirty Two Years, Starting As An Intern 🎓⏳ (08:17) The Long Corridor Problem 🚪💭 (09:14) Due Diligence Before You Bid 🔍🔨 (10:25) Authenticating What No Book Records 📜🔍 (11:43) What Makes An Expert 🧠🏆 (14:57) Sotheby’s Said No To My Dad 🎨😮 (15:22) The Picasso Sale That Hooked Him 🏺❤️ (16:54) Cézannes From Snappy Snaps 📸😏 (18:59) Knowing The Room As An Auctioneer 🔨👁️ (19:39) Collections Fifty Years In The Making 🤝⏳ (24:02) Collecting On A Salary 💷🖼️ (25:23) Lockdown And The Livestream Auction 💻🔨 (29:16) David Bowie The Collector 🎸🖼️ (31:38) Grading The Birkin 👜🔍 (33:04) Restitution And Authenticity ⚖️🏛️ (37:19) From The Medicis To The Upper East Side 🏛️🗽 (43:41) A Collector’s Year 📅🖼️ (48:05) Specialists, Generalists And Sue Tilley 🎨🔍 (52:35) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ (54:43) Advice For The Art Curious 🧭🎨 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Gary Vaynerchuk, chairman of VaynerX and founder and CEO of VeeFriends, to explore what two decades of watching attention move has taught him about people. Gary built a career on seeing platforms before anyone else took them seriously, and reflects on a trajectory defined by conviction, self awareness, and a willingness to say the thing nobody in the room wants to hear, including about himself. The conversation gets into what he actually feels in rooms full of the one percent, why the loudest critics in someone’s life rarely deserve the authority they are given, and how he tells the difference between encouraging someone and enabling them. Gary is candid about the years he spent holding his own personality back in public and about where he disagrees with almost everyone on what AI will do to work. He argues we have become brilliant at pointing fingers and atrocious at pointing thumbs, and that the only honest place to start is with yourself. Blunt, unusually generous, and completely unbothered by how any of it sounds, it is a conversation about attention, accountability, and the insecurity underneath most of what people chase. Filmed at Casa Cipriani New York's Premier River View Suite. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (01:19) Seeing Things Before The Trend 👁️📈 (04:20) One Day I Won’t Be The Kid 👶⏳ (08:28) Judge The Judger 👀⚖️ (12:25) Confirmation Is Not Advice 🗣️❌ (13:18) Hoping To Say I Don’t Know 🤔💡 (15:30) Betting On People 🎲❤️ (17:32) Why He’s Not Scared Of Being Let Down 💪🛡️ (19:47) Confidence, Insecurity And The Same Pillow 😴⚖️ (23:13) Curiosity, Optimism, Delusion 🔍☀️💭 (24:27) Romanticising Yesterday 📷🌅 (27:15) Compassion For The One Percent Cool ❤️😎 (29:46) Humour As The Way In 😂🚪 (30:51) Building The Marketing Death Star 🌑📢 (34:36) Why He Never Saw Luxury On His Feed 📱💎 (39:21) The First Eighty Episodes Were Subdued 🎙️📉 (40:26) Authenticity, Kindness And The Walk Away Test 🚶❤️ (43:21) Twenty Fifty And Nineteen Fifty At Once ⏳🔄 (48:17) Have You Ever Heard Of America 🇺🇸😏 (52:00) The Temptation Problem 😈⚖️ (54:50) Be A Parent, Then 👨‍👧💡 (1:00:33) Looking For COPs 🔍🤝 (1:04:34) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ (1:11:19) A Closing Note 💌🌟 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Harry Stebbings, founder of 20VC and one of the most prolific investors and podcasters in Europe, to explore what separates the people who say they want it from the people who genuinely cannot do anything else. Harry started a podcast from his bedroom at seventeen with no university and no network, built it into an audience of millions and a fund with around a billion dollars under management, and reflects on a career defined by seeing early that media would become venture capital's real differentiator. The conversation gets into the specific signals he looks for in founders and why the usual answers about resilience and discipline tell you nothing. Harry is candid about the costs that come with real commitment, from the friends and birthdays missed to the dissatisfaction he thinks founders have to make peace with, and he is clear about where he draws his own line. He makes the case for Europe over the US, explains why he would rather be relevant than rich, and lays out what he believes is coming next with AI. Fast, unguarded, and willing to be challenged on every point, it is a conversation about ambition, honesty, and what you are actually prepared to pay. Filmed at The Peninsula London. This episode is brought to you by Zapp, London's premium grocery on-demand delivery app. Zapp brings a curated range of everyday essentials and luxury brands to your door in minutes, 24/7. Visit: https://www.justzapp.com/ (00:00) Intro 🎙️✨ (01:44) Weakness Leaving Your Body 💪🔥 (03:15) If I Were You, I'd Do This 👆💡 (04:21) Insight Developments 🔍📈 (05:10) The Scene In The Social Network 🎬💻 (06:36) Three Ways We Make Money 💰🔑 (09:11) The Signals I Look For 👁️🎯 (10:44) Nobody Great Comes Out Of McKinsey 🏢😏 (12:25) Teach Your Children To Tell Stories 👶📖 (15:08) Fifty Thousand DMs At Two In The Morning 📱😮 (16:22) At Peace With Dissatisfaction 🧘⚖️ (18:33) Found On The Kitchen Floor 🍳😔 (21:20) There Is No Cheat Code 🎮💡 (23:23) The Coffee Bar In Milan ☕🇮🇹 (25:52) Betting A Career On Europe 🇪🇺🎲 (28:41) Why Founders Now Want To Build Here 🏗️🌍 (31:47) A Unicorn Isn't Enough Any More 🦄📈 (32:54) A Hundred Million Beats A Billion 💰⚖️ (35:09) Fame Is The Watch ⌚👀 (36:57) Founder Porn 💻🔥 (40:04) The Parent Problem 👨‍👩‍👧💭 (41:26) Four Hobs, Two Burners 🔥⚖️ (43:06) Where AI Actually Is 🤖🔍 (49:55) Build An AI School 🤖🏫 (51:50) Education, Romance, Housing 📚❤️ (55:32) The Friend Zone Is A Lie 💭❌ (58:50) Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing 🎯💡 (1:00:51) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ (1:07:41) A Message For The Twenty Somethings 💌🌟 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Ted Gushue, founder of ERG Media and Editor-in-Chief of Type 7, who publishes hand bound books in the most digital era in history. Having once declared print dead and been proved comprehensively wrong, Ted has built a career around people who care too much about one thing, on the conviction that making something for two thousand obsessives beats selling fifty thousand copies to the indifferent. The conversation gets into where taste comes from and why the objects people love say more about them than anything they say out loud. Ted is candid about the discipline of looking at your own work honestly, about why he has never taken a cut for an introduction, and about the one quality he has found impossible to teach. Warm, generous, and full of opinions he has actually earned, it is a conversation about craftsmanship, obsession, and building things designed to outlive you. Filmed at Mandarin Oriental, Milan. Intro ✨🎙️ (02:52) The Cheat Code Of Being An American In Europe 🇺🇸🇪🇺 (05:54) Books Are Dead, I Was Wrong 📚🔄 (08:09) Printing It Out In Lockdown 🖨️🏠 (11:18) Jazz Kissa And The Audience Of Two Thousand 🎷🎧 (15:04) Porsche Was The Architect's Car 🏎️📐 (19:32) Building A Community, Not An Advert 🤝📣 (25:29) Fax Machines And Flying Cars 📠🚗 (29:22) Otaku, And The Beauty Of Being Obsessed 🇯🇵🔍 (33:40) What Coolness Actually Looks Like 😎✨ (35:15) I've Never Been A Broker 🚫💼 (40:12) No Door Is Closed In America 🚪🇺🇸 (44:33) DJ, Gossip Columnist, Consultant 🎧🗞️ (48:22) Learning To Say This Ain't It ✋🎯 (49:59) Why Milan Breathes 🇮🇹🌬️ (54:58) Bite The Bullet, Open The Company 🏢🚀 (58:33) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ (01:05:03) You Can't Teach Work Ethic 💪🏆 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a reversal of the usual format, Alex Ikonn, founder of Intelligent Change, turns the microphone on The Gstaad Guy to explore what actually constitutes a life well lived. From repeating a private joke among college friends to a video that circulated by WhatsApp through Gstaad, Monaco, Aspen and New York, The Gstaad Guy traces a path he describes as entrepreneurial rather than creative: not an artist waiting to be heard, but someone watching for the one thing that worked well enough to run behind. The conversation gets into why he spent two years nurturing the character before leaving Apple, and why he rejects the rhetoric urging young people to quit and chase the dream. He is candid about what he has learned from observing people who have achieved extraordinary success, and how consistently their regrets turn out to be human rather than professional. He makes the case for dating your best friend, argues that legacy is a self-serving word, and explains why he would risk his financial success for his family's unity but never the reverse. Reflective and unusually direct about the cost of ambition, it is a conversation about balance, perspective, and voting with your screen time. Filmed at The Peninsula London. Chapters: (00:00) Intro 🎙️✨ 01:54) Before The Deals, Still At Apple 💻🍎 (02:43) The Joke That Became The Gstaad Guy 😂🏔️ (04:04) Stopped On The Street A Month Later 👀🌍 (06:03) An Entrepreneur, Not A Creative 💼🚀 (07:50) Earning The Right To Quit 💪🎯 (11:47) Advice For Anyone Sitting At A Desk With A Dream 💡🌟 (13:50) What The Most Successful People Have In Common 🏆🔍 (16:21) Living In The Grey Area ⚖️🌫️ (17:26) Filling A Void Versus Building A Tower 🏗️💡 (20:55) Date Your Best Friend ❤️🤝 (23:20) The Rich Guys Who Replace Instead Of Fix 💰🔄 (25:34) What Social Media Did To Love 📱❤️ (27:29) Guiding The Algorithm Instead Of Being Guided 🧭📱 (30:45) Building A Subculture By Choosing Friends 🤝🌍 (35:00) The Question That Made Him Define His Values 🔍🏛️ (39:39) What Money Is Actually Well Spent On 💰✨ (41:47) Where Meaning Fits In 🧭❤️ (47:26) Why Legacy Is A Lame Word 🏆💭 (49:37) The Happiest Marriages Are The Least Social 💍🌿 (53:52) Swiss Values And De-Glamorising Excess 🇨🇭⚖️ (55:41) Grateful For The Law Of Attraction 🙏✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with David Grutman, founder of Groot Hospitality and the man many consider to hold the keys to Miami, to explore what it really takes to build places people never want to leave. From working the door to opening Komodo in a space his own friends called dead on arrival, David reflects on a career defined by reading people, spotting trends before they surface, and the conviction that the real reward is not the money but the look on someone's face after a great night. The conversation gets into why festive beats formal in a restaurant, what makes someone a great guest, and how he tells the difference between genuine warmth and someone working an angle. David speaks candidly about playing the long game with people who let him down, the investments that failed alongside the ones that worked, and the wife who calls him a broken butterfly for the boundaries that keep him whole. Warm, perceptive, and refreshingly honest about his own ambition, it is a conversation about hospitality, loyalty, and why taking it personal might be the whole point. Filmed at David Grutman’s Miami home. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (01:34) Holding The Keys To Miami 🌴🔑 (03:26) Reading People And Spotting The Angle 👁️🎯 (06:43) Setting Trends By Watching The Underground 🔍📈 (08:48) Komodo, Brickell And A Restaurant Everyone Called Dead On Arrival 🐉🍽️ (12:55) Why Festive Beats Formal In A Restaurant 🎉🍽️ (15:59) Mentors, And Why He Refuses To Be One 🚫🎓 (17:50) Take It Personal, And Playing The Long Game 📖⏳ (20:54) How To Be A Great Guest 😊🌟 (22:35) FOG, Friends Of Grutman, At The Door 🚪🤝 (24:16) Ambition, Marriage And The Broken Butterfly 💍🦋 (32:25) Investing In Olipop, Symbiotika And The Deals That Failed 💰📉 (37:35) Writing The Book And Learning Gratitude 📖❤️ (42:35) The Verbal Tip Nobody In The Industry Wants 🗣️😏 (45:07) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Edgar Bronfman Jr, former CEO of Warner Music Group, and now co-founder of the venture firm Waverley Capital, to explore what it takes to back your own judgement when almost nobody around you agrees with it. From producing his first film at sixteen to running a family business he eventually sold at the top of the market, Edgar reflects on a career defined by early conviction, an instinct for where value was moving before others saw it, and the belief that it does not matter who got you in the door, only what you do once you are in the room. The conversation gets into the years of bad press he absorbed while trading a chemicals stake for the entertainment industry, the difference between unanimity in word and unanimity in spirit inside a family, and why the customer is never wrong about what they want. Edgar speaks candidly about the personal cost of the job and what he gave up to do it, the standard he sets for anyone about to get married, and what he would do differently for the family member who never wanted the company to go the way he took it. Measured, unsentimental, and full of stories he tells without embellishment, it is a conversation about judgement, legacy, and recognising value where others miss it. Filmed at Casa Cipriani New York’s Liberty Corner Suite. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (01:55) Anything But Summer Camp 🏕️😏 (04:21) Why Don't You Produce It? 🎬💡 (06:11) Forty Thousand Pounds Of Bad Cheques 💸😬 (08:31) Learning Lyrics To Get A Date 🎵❤️ (09:27) The Dinner He Had To Pay For 🍽️😅 (10:54) Three Conditions For His Father 👨‍👦📋 (12:50) The File Marked LSD 📁😏 (14:22) It's All On You Once You're In The Room 💪🎯 (15:37) The Script His Team Passed On 📝❌ (17:56) Turn The Car Around 🚗🔄 (20:11) Recognising What You Already Have 👁️✨ (24:06) Unanimity In Word, Not In Spirit 🗣️⚖️ (27:53) Two Kinds Of Consumer Company 🏢🔍 (30:04) The Loophole Worth 1.6 Billion 💰🔓 (36:19) Competing With Disney 🏰⚔️ (41:05) Selling At Forty Six, Not Fifty Six ⏳💼 (43:52) I Gave Up Friends 😔🤝 (46:26) When They Invented Marriage, People Died At Thirty 💍⏳ (50:03) What The Internet Did To Distribution 🌐📦 (54:09) Why Celebrity Spirits Rarely Stick 🥃⭐ (56:24) The Customer Is Never Wrong 🛍️✅ (58:10) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Silvio Campara, CEO of Golden Goose and one of the most unconventional operators in luxury, to explore what it really takes to build a brand that people feel they belong to rather than simply buy from. From joining a small Venetian sneaker company to leading one of the most recognisable names in the industry, Silvio reflects on a career defined by instinct over convention, an obsession with the people behind the product, and the conviction that imperfection is a position of strength rather than a compromise. The conversation gets into why he believes traditional luxury's reliance on desire is its greatest failure, how culture replaced money as the currency of status, and what a brand actually owes the customer beyond the transaction. Silvio speaks candidly about running a company with no employees but dreamers, why he refuses to let anyone stay one version of themselves, and why he calls himself the chief emotional officer rather than the chief executive. Warm, contrarian, and openly critical of the industry he leads, it is a conversation about ambition, belonging, and why the flaw is the point. Filmed at Mandarin Oriental, Milan. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (01:28) Chief Emotional Officer ❤️👔 (03:02) A Founder Selling A Mission 🚀💡 (06:23) Betting Everything On Sneakers 👟🎲 (08:36) Customers Become The Designers 🛍️🎨 (11:50) Imperfection As Strength 💪✨ (15:07) A Binary Phone Has No Shades 📱⚖️ (18:20) Nobody Has Time To Desire ⏰💭 (21:55) Culture Is The New Currency 🌍💰 (25:30) Handmade To Break 🤲💥 (27:09) Disney, Ferrari And Icons 🏰🏎️ (31:43) Ninety Golden Goose Babies 👟👶 (36:24) No Employees, Only Dreamers 💭✨ (41:31) Why 70% Are Women 👩🔍 (44:18) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ (48:41) A Message For Students 📚💌 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Rampa, producer, DJ and entrepreneur, to explore what happens when the thing you made becomes bigger than you are. Sixteen years on from a shared basement studio and a dream of never going back to the car wash, Rampa reflects on the strange arithmetic of scale: waking up one day with the tickets sold and the visibility earned and no real idea how to hold it, and discovering that most of the people far more famous than him feel exactly the same way. The conversation gets into what skate culture taught him about belonging before the internet made it easy, why he agrees with a fair amount of his own criticism, and the economics nobody explains about who actually pays for a night in the jungle. He is candid about the two days a year Keinemusik spend with a coach protecting a friendship the scale had drowned out, about the freedom of an unfinished song and the worry that starts on release day, and about the blind date he was dragged along to that turned into TEILE, the speaker and carpentry company he now runs with twenty two people. Increasingly drawn away from the stage and towards engineering, workshops and the young builders he sees there, it is a conversation about creating rather than having created, and why he would not tell his younger self a thing. Filmed at the Keinemusik Studio in Berlin. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (01:30) Rampa On Stage, Greg Off It 🎭🎵 (03:02) The Car Wash Dream 🚗💭 (09:31) Skate Culture And The Hunt 🛹🔍 (13:46) Waking Up Famous ⭐😮 (16:38) When The Happy Few Stop Being Few 🎉📈 (20:14) The Prep Beats The Show ⚙️🎤 (23:35) Who Pays For The Party 💰🎉 (27:17) Phones Up For The Hits 📱🎵 (29:39) Where The Whoop Came From 🗣️✨ (34:47) Abundance Over Scarcity 🌿⚖️ (36:59) A Tinder Date That Built A Factory 📱🏭 (44:48) Chasing The Flow State 🌊🧘 (48:59) Safer In The Process 🛡️🔄 (53:08) What Berlin Gave Him 🇩🇪🎵 (59:00) Therapy With Your Best Friends 🤝❤️ (1:08:21) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Jack Goldburg, founder of Jack's Dining Room & and Yes Chef Group, whose videos have been watched billions of times and whose food festivals now sell out in a couple of Instagram posts, to explore what separates a viral moment from a business that survives it. From editing until 3am while still employed at PwC to a chance conversation with a stranger at the next table, Jack reflects on a rise built on tunnel vision, a refusal to say anything negative about a restaurant, and the conviction that going viral has never been the hard part. The conversation gets into what a single video can do to a family business, why he and his co-founder wore their own hat in every clip from the very beginning, and the framework he now builds against: content, community, experience, product. Jack is direct about what he tells people who ask how to start, which is to hold onto what they have for as long as they possibly can, and equally direct that there is no formula waiting behind the question. He speaks candidly about telling his team they are building rather than working and what that costs him outside the office, and about why he has never traded a restaurant's reputation for a bigger number. Warm, practical, and refreshingly unimpressed by virality for its own sake, it is a conversation about attention, taste, and what you do with both once you have them. Filmed at The Maybourne Beverly Hills Garden Suite. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (01:34) Studying The Menu Three Days Early 📖🍽️ (04:07) The Couch He Could Not Fit On 🛋️😅 (06:03) The Stranger At The Next Table 👀🍽️ (09:04) A Month Of Double Paychecks 💰😮 (10:47) Don't Jump Too Fast ⏳💡 (16:50) Never About One Viral Video 📱🎯 (20:34) Why They Made Their Own Hat 🧢💡 (22:48) Nine Stores In Madrid 🇪🇸🏪 (27:02) Abundance Over Extraction 🌿⚖️ (30:44) A Michelin Guide For Everyone Else ⭐🌍 (32:05) The Golden Triangle 🔺✨ (35:12) Three Products That Failed ❌🔍 (38:36) The Couple Who Met Over A Joke 😂❤️ (44:48) You Think I Eat Sandwiches All Day 🥪😄 (45:36) We're Building, Not Working 🏗️💡 (50:26) Four Seconds To Earn Attention ⏱️👁️ (51:12) Sneaking Into The Drake Suite 🚪😏 (59:23) The Sushi And Pizza Problem 🍣🍕 (1:02:29) The Art Of Ordering 🍽️✨ (1:04:14) Not A Service Snob 😊🍽️ (1:06:09) Food As A Love Language ❤️🍽️ (1:12:20) Five Restaurants Worth Travelling For ✈️🍽️ (1:16:42) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ (1:18:58) A Message For Anyone Starting Out 💌🌟 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Henry Cookson, the polar record holder turned founder of Cookson Adventures, to explore what actually constitutes a life well spent. Henry left a prime brokerage desk at Goldman Sachs with no cold weather experience, entered a race to the magnetic North Pole against Arctic warfare instructors and Everest veterans, and won it. He went on to lead the first team in history to reach the Southern Pole of Inaccessibility using human power alone, and built a company designing frontier expeditions for people with the means to fund science while they travel. The conversation moves from the trading floor on 11 September to the statue of Lenin at the centre of Antarctica, from lion collars and the discovery of an unknown species of orca to a hard look at greenwashing and the kind of company money attracts. Henry argues that being a rich guy is no longer a legacy because someone bigger always follows, explains why he deliberately got out of the elevator on the third floor, and makes the case that a crappy fishing boat with people you like beats a 150 metre yacht with people you do not. He is equally direct on the commercial side, describing why bespoke travel is a terrible business model and why he turned down a family who had sent the same five year brief to three of his competitors. Filmed at The Badrutt’s Palace Hotel in St. Moritz. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (01:07) Discovering An Unknown Species Of Orca 🐋🔍 (02:47) Goldman Sachs, Kenya And The 9/11 Trading Floor 📈🌍 (06:25) An Overweight Banker Wins A Polar Race 🏔️❄️ (09:02) The Pole Of Inaccessibility And The Statue Of Lenin 🧭🗿 (17:08) The Anticlimax After The Record 🏆😔 (18:55) Prince Harry, Sycophancy And The First Big Break 👑🎯 (20:26) Funding Lion Collars & The Birth Of A Model 🦁💡 (26:14) Greenwashing & The Friends Money Attracts 🌿💰 (31:35) Losing Local Culture To Globalised Luxury 🌍💎 (33:40) True Nourishment 🌱🛗 (39:49) Advertising, Rolex Scarcity And 72% Of Wildlife Gone ⌚🦁 (42:18) Being Rich Is No Longer A Legacy 💰🔮 (53:20) Why Bespoke Travel Is A Terrible Business Model ✈️💭 (58:58) How A Frontier Trip Gets Designed 🗺️🔍 (1:03:41) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Danny Yeung, co-founder and CEO of IM8 and one of Asia's most accomplished serial entrepreneurs, to explore what it truly means to identify a gap in human health and build a best-in-class product to fill it. From founding Prenetics to partnering with David Beckham, Danny reflects on a career defined by hands-on execution, an instinct for opportunity, and the conviction that most people are massively underinvesting in their own foundation of health. The conversation gets into what longevity really means beyond the buzzword, why the word supplement fails to capture what IM8 is actually trying to do, and how AI is beginning to reshape what is possible in personalised medicine and healthcare innovation. Danny speaks candidly about the realities of running a public company, what it takes to build teams that can move at the speed of a founder, and why being AI native is no longer a competitive advantage but a baseline requirement. Direct, driven, and refreshingly unpretentious about the business of health, it is a conversation about building with purpose and why your daily non-negotiables might matter more than anything else you do. Filmed at Casa Cipriani New York's Premier River View Suite. Explore IM8 with 10% off your first order: https://www.im8health.com/GSTAAD10 (Or Use Code: GSTAAD10) Chapters: (00:00 Intro ✨🎙️ (00:58) IM8 💊🌟 (02:24) Embarking On A Journey 🛤️✨ (03:09) Background 📖🌱 (04:38) Being A Serial Entrepreneur 🚀💼 (05:35) Starting Prenetics 🔬💡 (09:59) Meeting David Beckham 🤝⚽ (12:28) Friendship Turn Partnership 🤝❤️ (14:50) The Word "Supplement" 💊🔍 (16:24) What Does "IM8" Stand For? 🔤💡 (17:40) The Topic Of "Longevity" ⏳💪 (24:58) Easy Steps Towards A Healthier Life 🌿✅ (26:50) Health Non-Negotiables 💪🔒 (27:52) IM8 Positioning 🎯📈 (31:27) Pros & Cons Of A Public Company 📊⚖️ (35:24) Building Robust Teams 👥🏆 (38:36) AI Agents 🤖⚡ (42:03) AI Positively Impacting Medicine 🤖❤️ (44:20) DNA 🧬🔬 (46:55) The Future 🔮🌟 (51:37) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Charlotte and Peter Fiell, the design historians, authors and curators behind Taschen's Ultimate Collector series, to explore what separates objects that endure from objects that end up as decoration. Across 35 years and a body of work that includes 1000 Chairs and an 11 kilo, 200,000 word volume on watches, the Fiells reflect on a career spent among the world's greatest collections, and on a publishing brief that has never changed: create the best book there has ever been on the subject. The conversation moves from the psychology of collecting and the specific neurotype the Fiells keep encountering among serious collectors, to the quartz crisis that nearly ended Swiss watchmaking and instead gave rise to the independents. They argue that design began 2.3 million years ago rather than at the Bauhaus, that constraints make designers better rather than smaller, and that the value of an object lies in the quality of its connections. Charlotte also recounts the moment ChatGPT invented an entire book for her doctoral research, complete with author and ISBN, making the case for scholarship, editorial rigour and physical things in an age spent almost entirely on screen. Filmed at the TASCHEN London bookstore. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (04:26) The Phone Call From Benedikt Taschen 📞✨ (07:21) Why These Are Not Coffee Table Books 📖🔍 (10:01) What The World's Top Collectors Have In Common 🏆🔍 (16:10) The Neurotype Behind The Urge To Collect 🧠🔮 (22:53) Design Began 2.3 Million Years Ago 🪨⏳ (24:25) A Thousand Chairs And A Unified Theory Of Design 🪑💡 (31:11) Constraints, And Where Design Ends And Art Begins ⚖️🎨 (37:50) Nobody Actually Needs A Mechanical Watch ⌚💭 (39:52) Feeling The Soul Of The Watchmaker ⌚❤️ (46:32) The Quartz Crisis That Remade Swiss Watchmaking 🇨🇭⚡ (50:23) Why Physical Things Ground Us In A Digital Age 🌿💻 (53:10) Why Only One Publisher Can Make Books Like This 📖👑 (56:26) When ChatGPT Invented A Book That Did Not Exist 🤖📖 (58:58) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Matteo Franceschetti, co-founder and CEO of Eight Sleep, the company that has quietly become one of the most powerful sleep labs in the world, to explore what happens when Silicon Valley obsession meets the most underinvested area of human health. From his early days as a fitness-obsessed entrepreneur to building a medical-grade platform trusted by everyone from elite athletes to Formula One drivers, Matteo reflects on the vision, data, and relentless focus on performance that made Eight Sleep impossible to ignore. The conversation gets into the science of temperature cycles, what a billion hours of sleep data can actually tell you about human behaviour, and why AI is turning what was once a passive nightly ritual into an active tool for recovery and longevity. Matteo speaks candidly about the pace of technological change, what it means to build and live with your life partner, and why hospitality's next great shift will be towards wellness rather than aesthetics. Forward-thinking, data-driven, and genuinely revelatory, it is a conversation about optimisation, ambition, and why the most productive thing you can do is sleep better. Filmed at Faena Miami Beach, Premier Oceanfront Corner Suite. Explore Eight Sleep and get up to $350 off your first order: https://www.eightsleep.com/gstaadguy (code: GSTAAD350) Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (02:13) Background 📖🌱 (04:19) Becoming An Entrepreneur 💡🚀 (05:32) Silicon Valley 💻🌉 (06:01) Bringing Technology To Sleep 🛏️💡 (08:10) The First Product 🛏️✨ (09:28) Temperature Cycles For Perfect Sleep 🌡️😴 (12:27) Evolution Of Eight Sleep 📈🛏️ (17:09) Mass Data 📊🔍 (19:21) Discovering Sleep Patterns 😴🔬 (21:40) Consistency ⏰💪 (23:53) Offices Around The World 🌍💼 (26:26) What AI Can Do 🤖💡 (29:11) How Preventative Can Sleep Technology Be? 🛏️🔮 (34:40) Brand Positioning 🎯📈 (37:52) Charles Leclerc 🏎️🌟 (39:48) Working With Your Life Partner 🤝❤️ (45:00) The Pace Of AI ⚡🤖 (50:21) AI Exceeding Human Output 🤖📈 (53:04) Becoming A Generalist 🧠🌍 (55:58) Being AI Native 🤖✨ (59:08) The Eight Sleep Community 🤝😴 (1:01:39) Status & Substance 💎⚖️ (1:06:26) Price Per Sleep 💰😴 (1:07:52) Hospitality Should Become Wellness First 🏨🧘 (1:11:59) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Jade and Grant Goulden, the siblings behind Jaded London, the boundary-pushing fashion brand that has built a devoted global following by moving at the speed of culture and refusing to wait for permission, to explore what it truly means to turn instinct into a business. From running operations on WhatsApp to personally delivering clothes to Kylie Jenner, theirs is a story of agility, nerve, and an unwavering focus on product above everything else. The conversation gets into what it means to identify a trend before it has a name, why trust between co-founders who are also family is both the greatest asset and the greatest test, and how the distinctly London approach to style became the brand's most powerful currency. Jade and Grant speak candidly about hiring the customer, the discipline of doing things differently when the industry pulls towards convention, and why moving fast without a plan is only reckless if you do not know what you stand for. Energetic, unpretentious, and sharply observed, it is a conversation about boldness, timing, and what happens when two people back each other completely. Filmed at The Twenty Two (London), Gingko Suite. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (02:03) Marketing At The Speed Of Culture ⚡🌍 (02:38) Awareness Of Culture 👁️🌍 (04:25) One Unified Team 🤝💪 (07:39) From Idea To Product 💡👔 (09:21) Starting A Fashion Brand 👗🚀 (18:04) The "London Look" 🇬🇧👔 (21:48) "Hiring The Customer" 🛍️💡 (25:06) The Jaded Woman & Man 👩👨 (27:39) Family Business 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💼 (29:18) Working With A Sibling 🤝❤️ (36:50) Designing The "Parachute Pant" 👖✨ (39:14) Personally Delivering Clothes to Kylie Jenner 🚗👗 (41:21) "We Didn't Have A Business Plan" 😅🚀 (43:10) Agility & Hustle ⚡💪 (48:48) Collaborations & Influencer Marketing 🤝📱 (55:00) Fashion Trends 👗📈 (58:37) Stepping Into The Fashion World 👔🌟 (1:03:03) Doing Things Differently 🔀✨ (1:06:15) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Vito Cinque, owner of Il San Pietro di Positano, one of the most beloved and enduring family-run hotels on the Amalfi Coast, to explore what it truly means to build a place where guests do not just return, they belong. Rooted in a deep love for the region, its produce, and its people, Vito reflects on a life shaped by the belief that doing what you love, and doing it with complete sincerity, is the only philosophy worth running a business on. The conversation moves through the meaning of family in both the personal and professional sense, the quiet complexity behind experiences that appear effortless, and why substance has always mattered more than status at Il San Pietro. Vito speaks about the farm to table philosophy that connects the hotel to its land, what it takes to earn the kind of loyalty that brings guests back year after year, and why the next generation of hospitality will be defined by those willing to go bespoke in a world pulling towards the generic. Warm, grounded, and full of quiet wisdom, it is a conversation about excellence, identity, and what it really means to show up every single day. Filmed at Palazzo Santa Croce in Positano. Chapters: (01:33) Owner & Operator 🏨👔 (03:31) Reoccurring Guests 🔄❤️ (05:28) Early Life 👶🏻🌱 (07:45) Il San Pietro di Positano 🌊🏨 (10:15) Food Of The Region 🍋🍽️ (11:42) Farm To Table 🌿🍽️ (12:28) History Of The Property 🏛️📖 (16:27) Joining The Business 🤝🏻🤝💼 (20:22) The Meaning Of "Family" ❤️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 (24:19) Working With Your Brother 🤝🏻 ❤️ (27:49) Why Guests Keep Coming Back ❤️🔄 (31:04) Doing What Feels Right 🧭❤️ (32:45) Types Of Hotels 🏨🔍 (35:14) Preservation 🏛️🌿 (43:36) Making The Complex Seem Simple ✨⚖️ (47:10) "Why Do You Show Up Everyday?" 💪🏻🌅 (49:26) Hotel Gift Shops 🎁🛍️ (52:06) What It Takes To Be An Exceptional General Manager 🏆👔 (54:53) "How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything" 🎯✨ (57:38) Next Generation Consumer 👶🏻📈 (1:02:56) Italy 🇮🇹❤️ (1:05:29) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Aaron Levant, CEO of Complex and one of the most conviction-driven figures in modern media and culture, to explore what it truly means to build something at the intersection of taste, access, and community. From the early days of street culture to architecting ComplexCon into one of the most distinctive live experiences in the world, Aaron reflects on a career built not on following trends but on understanding them before anyone else does. The conversation gets into the art of thinking laterally, why being a generalist in a world of specialists is an underrated advantage, and what it really takes to democratise cultural experiences without diluting what makes them matter. Aaron speaks candidly about the stigma of trying and failing, the discipline of having strong conviction when the room disagrees, and why the future of retail belongs to those who can make people feel something. Restless, sharp, and deeply knowledgeable about how culture actually moves, it is a conversation about hustle, belonging, and what happens when good taste meets genuine dedication. Filmed at The Maybourne Beverly Hills Garden Suite. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (01:06) Backstory 📖🌱 (03:28) Thinking Laterally 🧠🔀 (06:04) Wearing The Same Outfit 👔🔄 (09:14) What is Complex? 🤔💡 (11:37) ComplexCon 🎪🌍 (14:04) A Sense Of Belonging 🤝🏻❤️ (15:08) Typical Complex Consumer 👥🎯 (21:30) Taking A Bet 🎲💪🏻 (28:05) Democratising Experiences 🌍✨ (31:35) Art 🎨🖼️ (33:38) A Generalist In This Day & Age 🧠🌍 (36:16) Cultural Meshes 🌍🔀 (39:09) Street Culture 🏙️👟 (40:36) The Business Of Complex 💼📈 (45:10) Curation As A Form Of Innovation 🎯💡 (49:02) Creating Partnerships 🤝🏻🤝🌟 (51:27) Collectibles 🏆✨ (53:59) Headlines vs. Real Depth 📰🔍 (58:33) Sneaker Culture 👟🔥 (1:02:01) Design & Function 🎨⚙️ (1:06:19) The Future Of Retail 🛍️🔮 (1:10:05) Streamers & Live Shopping 📱🛍️ (1:13:10) Next Generation Of Hires 👶🏻💼 (1:17:45) Being A First Mover 🚀🌟 (1:19:01) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Jens Grede, co-founder and CEO of SKIMS and one of the most instinctive brand builders of his generation, to explore what it means to connect products with culture in a way that feels both inevitable and enduring. From his Swedish upbringing and the philosophy of lagom to a career that has taken him from Mr Porter to FRAME to one of the most talked-about consumer brands in the world, Jens reflects on a professional life built on honesty, minimalism, and an obsession with getting the product right. The conversation moves through the tension between being timely and being timeless, what American culture taught him that Europe never could, and why working with people who share your values is the only foundation worth building on. Jens speaks openly about the decision to back himself, the meaning of genuine partnership, and why family, far from being a counterweight to ambition, has always been its greatest source of purpose. Grounded, forward-looking, and refreshingly direct, it is a conversation about integrity, pop culture, and what happens when you care more about the work than the noise around it. Filmed at The Maybourne Beverly Hills Garden Suite. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (00:40) Gstaad 🏔️❄️ (02:41 )Notion Of Family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦❤️ (04:30) Timelessness & Essentialism ⏳✨ (06:50) Value Retail 🛍️💡 (07:53) The Culture of "Lagom" ⚖️🧘 (10:30) Becoming A Founder 💡🚀 (13:35) Social Media 📱🌍 (14:41) Working With A Best Friend 🤝🏻❤️ (17:04) Moncler 🧥🏔️ (19:25) FRAME 👖✨ (20:06) SKIMS 🩱💡 (21:30) Remo Ruffini 👔🏔️ (22:41) "Making A Simple Product Great" ✨🏆 (25:58) Love vs. Passion ❤️🔥 (27:46) The American Dream 🇺🇸🌟 (30:50) The Greatest Partner 🤝🏻💎 (25:05) Making Decisions ⚖️💡 (36:56) Kim Kardashian 📱👑 (40:06) America 🇺🇸🌍 (41:33) American vs. European Culture 🇺🇸🇪🇺 (47:41) Definition Of "Timelessness" ⏳💎 (51:01) Pop Culture 🎤🌍 (56:33) The Modern Consumer 📱🛍️ (58:55) Shared Values Within A Team 🤝🏻❤️ (1:03:27) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Anna Nash, President of Explora Journeys, the ultra-luxury ocean travel brand rewriting what it means to experience the sea, to explore what happens when the finest hotel sensibility meets the freedom of open water. From the legacy of seafaring that runs through the MSC family business to the guest-centric philosophy that shapes every detail on board, Anna reflects on the vision, curiosity, and conviction required to challenge an entire industry's perception of itself. The conversation gets into why the stigma around cruising has persisted for so long and what it genuinely takes to dismantle it, the idea that true luxury is not about abundance but about freedom of choice, and why time, more than any amenity, is what the most discerning travellers are really seeking. Anna shares what she has learned from guests who arrive sceptical and leave converted, the particular dynamics of leading within a family-owned business, and why the next generation of leaders will need curiosity above all else. A wide-ranging and genuinely compelling conversation about hospitality, the sea, and the art of giving people an experience they did not know they needed.  Filmed in the Manor House at Rosewood London. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (01:52) Explora Journeys 🚢🌊 (03:45) Hotel Experience 🏨✨ (07:53) A Cruise Experience 🛳️🌅 (10:29) Voids In The Industry 🔍💡 (12:52) Family Owned Business 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🏛️ (15:45) A Family Business Is Like A Monarchy 👑🏰 (20:21) The Onboard Experience 🍽️🌊 (23:42) Freedom, Choice & Variety 🗺️✨ (27:09) Destination Choices 🌍🧭 (33:53) Luxury Spending 💎💰 (38:17) Abundance Of Choice 🎯🌟 (43:18) Next Generation Leaders 👶🏻📈 (47:11 À) La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ (50:00) Most Memorable Hospitality Experiences ❤️🏆 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Marianna Hewitt, co-founder of Summer Fridays and one of the earliest and most instinctive voices to emerge from the first wave of Instagram and lifestyle blogging, to explore what it truly takes to turn cultural momentum into something that endures. From her early days in fashion to becoming a first mover in the content creator space, Marianna reflects on the decisions, values, and relentless consistency that laid the foundation for one of skincare's most beloved modern brands. The conversation gets into the thinking behind Summer Fridays, why great skincare should never feel intimidating, and what it really means to build a brand with genuine cross-generational appeal. Marianna speaks honestly about the realities of life as a founder, the difference between good friends and old friends, and why decisiveness, not luck, is the quality that separates those who last from those who fade. Grounded, direct, and full of hard-won perspective, it is a conversation about community, longevity, and what it means to build something real in an industry that moves very fast. Filmed at The Maybourne Beverly Hills Garden Suite. (00:00 Intro ✨🎙️ (02:21) Starting Social Media 📱✨ (03:48) Love For Content ❤️🎨 (04:04) Fashion World 👗✨ (07:12) Being A First Mover 🚀🌟 (10:00) Why "Summer Fridays"? ☀️🧴 (13:38) Skincare Can Be Intimidating 😰🧴 (15:21) Effective Branding & Marketing 📢✨ (19:46) Remaining Excited & Motivated 🔥💪🏻 (21:14) "There Are No Quick Wins" ⏳💡 (25:22) Role Of Founder & CEO 👔🏆 (29:54) Forging Strategic Partnerships 🤝🏻🌟 (33:25) Creating A Social & Digital Brand 📱🌍 (36:14) Cross-Generational Products 👴🏻👶🏻 (39:00) Seeing People Use Your Product 😊❤️ (41:14) Message To Your Younger Self 📝🪞 (44:10) Old Friends vs. Good Friends 👥❤️ (45:34) Being A Decisive Person ⚡✅ (47:05) Key Skills That Drive Success 🔑📈 (49:38) Values 🏛️❤️ (53:16) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Enrico Buonocore, Founder and CEO of Buonocore Hospitality Group, and Alessandra Maestroni, Group Strategy Manager, the founders behind Langosteria, Milan's most quietly coveted restaurant and one of the defining expressions of contemporary Italian hospitality, to explore what it truly means to build something extraordinary without a plan, guided entirely by vision, instinct, and an uncompromising sense of what feels right. Partners in business and in life, they reflect on the rare alchemy of working alongside someone who shares both your values and your ambitions. The conversation moves through the philosophy that built Langosteria from the ground up: the importance of locality, the details that most people never notice but always feel, and why understated excellence will always outlast noise. Enrico and Alessandra share what Italian cooking means to them in an era when it has been recognised as Unesco cultural heritage, how Milanese luxury differs from everywhere else, and why passion, not strategy, has been the truest compass throughout. Honest, warm, and deeply considered, it is a conversation about building something that lasts by never losing sight of why you started. Filmed at Mandarin Oriental, Milan. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (01:28) Langosteria 🦞🍽️ (03:25) Italian Passion 🇮🇹❤️ (06:38) PEPE Barra Italiana 🍹🇮🇹 (07:25) Building A Team 👥🤝🏻 (08:38) What's Right For The Business 💼⚖️ (09:50) Starting New Projects 💡🚀 (11:39) Langosteria A Casa 🏠🦞 (13:55) Understanding The Customer 👂🏻🎯 (16:16) Italian Excellence 🇮🇹🏆 (22:14) Types Of Consumer 👥🔍 (24:00) How Milanese Luxury Differs 🏙️💎 (26:20) The Details 🔍✨ (30:15) Running A Successful Restaurant 🍽️🏆 (37:13) The Truth Behind Table Reservations 📋🤫 (39:55) Working With Your Partner 🤝🏻❤️ (43:28) Passion Driven 🔥❤️ (44:05) Path & Strategy 🛤️🧭 (51:10) Langosteria DNA 🧬🦞 (55:24) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ (1:01:05) Spending Time With Family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦❤️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser, Chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors, to explore what it means to lead one of the world's most iconic luxury brands at a moment when heritage and innovation are being asked to coexist more urgently than ever. The conversation opens with something genuinely rare: The Chalet Edition Bentley Bentayga by The Gstaad Guy, a collaboration that captures what happens when two distinct visions of mountain living and automotive excellence find common ground. From a childhood obsession with cars to a career forged in the high-pressure world of motorsports, Dr. Walliser reflects on the journey to the top of Bentley, the extraordinary team required to build something that transcends transport, and why a car remains the most complex consumer good a person will ever own. The conversation covers the balance between substance and status, the meaning of timelessness in an industry racing towards the future, and what British ingenuity continues to offer a world increasingly drawn to speed over soul. A compelling and wide-ranging conversation about excellence, legacy, and what it takes to keep an icon moving forward. Filmed at Bentley Mulliner in Crewe, England. Explore The Chalet Edition Bentley Bentayga by The Gstaad Guy: https://www.bentleymotors.com/uk/en/models/mulliner/ewb-the-chalet-edition.html (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (00:49) The Chalet Edition 🏔️🛋️ (01:45) Bentley Motors 🚗👑 (03:29) "What Does Bentley Mean To You?" 💭✨ (06:38) Bentley Work Culture 🤝🏻💼 (07:17) Developing A Brand 🌱📈 (07:54) Balance of Substance Over Status ⚖️💎 (19:40) Entering The Car World 🚗🔑 (23:40) Motorsports 🏁🏎️ (24:59) The Volkswagen Group 🚗🌍 (27:16) Network 🤝🏻🌐 (31:14) Becoming CEO 👔🏆 (38:16) Nostalgia & Curiosity 📷🔍 (40:08) The Future Of The Automotive Industry 🔮⚡ (44:08) Car Manufacturing ⚙️🏭 (48:47) Generalist vs. Specialist In The Automotive Industry 🔧🎯 (54:25) Timelessness ⏳✨ (58:57) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ (1:05:18) Industrialised Craftsmanship 🏭🧑‍🔧 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Imran Amed, founder and CEO of The Business of Fashion, the platform that fundamentally changed how the fashion industry understands and talks about itself, to explore what it truly takes to bet on a calling when everything rational tells you otherwise. From journaling as a child to consulting at McKinsey, Imran traces the long and winding road that led him to build one of the most influential media businesses of his generation. The conversation covers the early days of stretching himself thin across multiple jobs just to keep the dream alive, the insecurity and need for validation that shadowed his ambition, and the moment the universe seemed to stop offering alternatives. Imran opens up about the internal struggle between security and purpose, how meditation and silent retreats helped him find stillness amid relentless pressure, and why genuine optimism, not the performative kind, has been his most durable asset. An unusually candid and deeply personal conversation about identity, courage, and what becomes possible when you finally stop ignoring what you were meant to do. Filmed at The Twenty Two (London), Gingko Suite. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (00:54) BoF VOICES 🎤🌍 (03:34) How It Started 💡🌱 (05:15) Failure ❌📉 (07:06) Rise Of The Internet 🌐💻 (08:07) Following A Feeling 🧭❤️ (12:20) Prosumers 🔄💡 (13:34) Perspective 👁️🌍 (15:47) Creation Of The Logo ✏️🎨 (21:05) Turning Into A Business 💡💼 (25:37) "Why London?" 🇬🇧🌆 (28:35) Consumer To Prosumer 🔄✨ (30:00) Adapting To The Times ⏳🔄 (33:04) Being A Pioneer 🚀🌟 (35:13) "State Of Fashion" 👔📊 (41:05) BoF & McKinsey 📰💼 (44:12) The Impact Of Knowledge 📚💡 (47:57) Banned From A Fashion Show 🚫👗 (49:56) Breaking The Fashion Communication System ⚡🔓 (53:56) Industry & Business Relationships 🤝🏻💼 (56:45) Good vs. Bad Campaigns For Creators ✅❌ (58:18) Brands Keeping Up With Culture 🌍👔 (1:00:42) Imran Amed 📰✨ (1:04:11) Applying To McKinsey 📝💼 (1:09:36) Mechanics Of A Consulting Firm ⚙️📊 (1:11:06) Internal Struggle 💭⚡ (1:15:26) Meditation 🧘✨ (1:20:20) Silent Retreats 🌿🔇 (1:24:43) Optimism ☀️🌟 (1:26:35) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Simon Kidston, one of the most respected figures in the classic car world, a dealer, collector, and writer whose life has been shaped by an unwavering obsession with the machines that defined an era, to explore what it truly means to turn a passion into a life's work. Raised across cultures and educated in the Swiss Alps, Simon reflects on the upbringing that sharpened his eye, deepened his taste, and drew him inevitably towards the world of rare and extraordinary automobiles. The conversation moves through the philosophy of collecting, the singular allure of cars like the Mercedes 300 SLR, and why authenticity in this world cannot be manufactured, it can only be earned over time. Simon shares what classic cars reveal about the people who seek them, why obsession and discernment so often go hand in hand, and what it means to keep old machines alive and relevant in a modern era. At the heart of it all sits a quietly compelling conviction: that doing something you truly love is not indulgent, it is essential. A rich and unhurried conversation about passion, provenance, and the art of knowing exactly what you are looking for. Filmed at The Twenty Two (London), Gingko Suite. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (05:17) From Passion To Job ❤️💼 (07:05) First Car 🚗🔑 (08:52) Upbringing 🏡👶 (12:30) Gstaad 🏔️❄️ (15:04) Relationship Building 🤝❤️ (21:27) Mercedes 300 SLR 🏎️💨 (28:28) Archetypes Of The Car World 🚗🎭 (33:26) The I.C.E. 🔥⚙️ (35:27) "The Gstaad Collector" 🏔️🏆 (37:29) Andermatt 🇨🇭⛰️ (38:59) Dream 5-Car Garage 🚗✨ (48:19) Bugatti Royale 👑🏎️ (54:22) Rallies 🏁🚗 (54:57) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ (1:00:50) "Do Something That You Love" ❤️🌟 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Riccardo Pozzoli, founder of Hyle Consulting and one of Italy's most respected voices at the intersection of brand building, creativity, and entrepreneurship, to explore what it truly means to build a meaningful life without losing yourself in the process. From his years at Luxottica to his role as creative director of Persol, Riccardo reflects on a career shaped by constant challenge, creative ambition, and the quiet discipline of knowing when to pivot. The conversation moves through the realities of raising a family while running a business, the tradeoffs that every ambitious life demands, and why failure, far from being something to avoid, is the most reliable engine of growth. Riccardo shares his philosophy on aligning with a partner, finding balance without pretending it is easy, and what it really means to create desirability in a world saturated with noise. Threaded throughout is a distinctly Italian perspective on life, luxury, and what it means to pursue the dream on your own terms. A warm, honest, and wide-ranging conversation about ambition, identity, and the art of living well. Filmed at Mandarin Oriental, Milan. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (04:22) Life Decisions 🤔🛤️ (08:42) Working With Brands 🤝🏻💼 (10:10) Career Path 🛤️📈 (15:35) Growing & Innovating 🌱💡 (20:13) Being A Father 👨‍👧❤️ (25:03) Game Of Life 🎲🌍 (26:40) Finding The Right Life Balance ⚖️🧘 (32:11) Aligning With Your Partner 🤝🏻❤️ (34:35) Voicing Intentions 🗣️💭 (35:57) Transparency 🪟💡 (37:21) Importance of "Dating" With Jobs 💼❤️ (41:52) 21-22 Year-Old Version Of Oneself 🪞⏳ (49:10) Status vs. Experience 👑📖 (56:59) "Is The Status Worth It?" 🤔💎 (1:00:27) No Social Media 📵🌿 (1:03:03) Creating Desirability ✨🔮 (1:03:52) The Meaning Of "Italianity" 🇮🇹❤️ (1:06:53) Joining The Luxury World 💎👔 (1:12:25) The Italian Dream 🇮🇹🌟 (1:19:14) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Matt Friend, the comedian, actor, and impressionist who has built a devoted following by turning razor-sharp observation into some of the most entertaining content online and on stage, to explore what it truly means to make people laugh in a world that takes itself far too seriously. From discovering comedy to performing in front of live crowds, Matt reflects on the craft, the nerve, and the instinct required to land a joke in any room, for any audience. The conversation moves through the journey from online skits to major stages, the difference between performing for a camera and commanding a room, and why great comedy has always been rooted in great observation. Matt shares how he approaches his impressions, what it means to adapt your voice without losing it, and why humour remains one of the most powerful and underrated tools a person can have. A genuinely funny and surprisingly thoughtful conversation about passion, performance, and the art of noticing what everyone else is too polite to say. Filmed at Casa Cipriani New York's Premier River View Suite. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (02:20) Accents 🗣️🌍 (06:20) Impressions 🎭😄 (08:18) Trump Impression 🇺🇸🎤 (08:39) Roger Federer 🎾🏆 (09:13) Rafael Nadal 🎾💪🏼 (09:26) Novak Djokovic 🎾🌟 (09:53) RFK Jr. 🇺🇸🎙️ (10:13) Bill Gates 💻💰 (13:05) Discovering Comedy 😂💡 (14:18) Performing In Front Of A Crowd 🎤👥 (17:36) Social Media vs. IRL 📱🌍 (19:11) Mitch McConnell 🏛️🐢 (20:12) Ted Cruz 🇺🇸🤠 (20:30) Bernie Sanders 🌹✊🏻 (21:34) Austin Butler 🎬😎 (22:25) Language vs. Final Product 🗣️🎯 (27:49) An Unserious Generation 😜📱 (31:24) Embracing Comedy 😂❤️ (33:16) Observing The Rich 👀💎 (35:36) Tapping Into Luxury Brands 👔✨ (37:50) Inspiration For The Comedy 💡😂 (41:54) Comedy As A Tool In Dating 😂❤️ (45:29) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Charles Rosier, co-founder & CEO of Augustinus Bader, the biotech skincare brand that brought revolutionary stem cell science out of the medical world and into the hands of consumers, to explore what it truly takes to build something extraordinary from the edge of the impossible. From a dramatic change in career path to navigating near bankruptcy, Charles reflects on the determination, sacrifice, and quiet self-belief that kept the vision alive when almost nothing else did. The conversation moves through the science behind the brand, the challenge of democratising skincare without compromising its integrity, and why building a strong identity in one of the world's most competitive industries demands as much courage as it does innovation. Charles shares what he looks for in a team, how the perception of skincare is evolving, and why trusting the process, even when the process is brutal, is the only way to create something that lasts. A compelling conversation about medicine, reinvention, and what happens when science and luxury finally meet. Filmed at The Twenty Two (London), Gingko Suite. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (00:34) Who Is AB? 🙋👤 (03:45) Early Applications 🧴✨ (05:55) Purpose 🎯❤️ (08:00) Launching A Brand 🚀🌟 (10:00) The Idea 💡🔮 (11:14) Democratising Skincare 🤝🏻💆 (14:59) Perception Of Skincare 👁️🧴 (20:10) Ingredients 🌿🔬 (21:35) The Rich Cream 💎🧴 (27:01) Becoming A Founder 👔🚀 (31:33) Skincare Landscape 🌍🧴 (36:10) Ready To Sacrifice Everything 💪🏻🔥 (39:53) Packaging 📦✨ (44:08) Becoming A Skincare Entrepreneur 💼🌟 (48:34) What To Look For In A Team 👥🔍 (51:34) Running A Business In London 🇬🇧💼 (55:42) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Endo Kazutoshi, one of the most revered third-generation sushi masters in the world, to explore a life shaped by inherited craft, quiet discipline, and an unwavering devotion to the guest. From a destiny that was never forced upon him yet always seemed inevitable, Endo reflects on what it means to carry a family tradition forward while finding his own voice within it, and how the loss of his father deepened his understanding of what this craft truly demands. The conversation moves through the philosophy of omakase, the art of reading a guest before a single piece of fish is cut, and why the best sushi experience is one where less does infinitely more. Endo shares his approach to sourcing ingredients, the discipline required to build the right team around a shared vision, and how a deep knowledge of produce, technique, and human emotion combine to create something that transcends a meal. A rare and intimate look at mastery in its most refined form, and the lifetime of dedication it takes to make something look effortless. Filmed at the TASCHEN London bookstore. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (01:11) Career Path 🛤️💼 (01:50) Third-Generation Sushi Master 🍣👨‍🍳 (05:39) Destiny 🌟🔮 (06:42) Student & Master 📚🥋 (08:38) Father Passing 🕊️❤️ (12:13) Omakase 🍣🎌 (14:43) Definition of Omakase 📖🍽️ (17:56) Building The Right Team 👥🤝 (20:27) Common Goal & Vision 🎯🌟 (22:57) Evolution Of Sushi Making 🔄🍣 (26:40) Italian vs. Japanese Values 🇮🇹🇯🇵 (29:55) Storytelling Around Food 📖🍽️ (32:04) Core Pillars Of Sushi 🏛️🍣 (33:48) Wasabi 🌿🔥 (36:43) Dining Emotions 😌❤️ (38:22) London 🇬🇧🌆 (39:21) Why I Source Locally 🌱🏡 (41:38) Aging Technique ⏳🔬 (43:30) Handling Fish 🐟🤲 (44:17) Personal Drive 💪🔥 (45:39) Apprentices 👨‍🎓🍣 (47:52) Rapid-Fire Sushi Etiquette ⚡🍣 (51:00) Uni 🦔🍣 (52:05) The Perfect Omakase Guest 😊🎌 (54:45) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Simon de Pury, founder of de PURY, former chairman and chief auctioneer of Phillips de Pury & Company, former Europe chairman and chief auctioneer of Sotheby's, and former curator of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection, to explore a life lived entirely in pursuit of beauty, curiosity, and the extraordinary. Raised on Swiss values and drawn to galleries and collectors from a young age, Simon reflects on how a deep obsession with art, music, and human connection shaped a career at the very centre of the global art world. The conversation moves through the philosophy of collecting, the evolution of taste, and why Simon believes everyone is a collector at heart whether they know it or not. He shares how art has become increasingly social, the barriers that have long defined the industry and the forces now dismantling them, and why the best pieces have a way of choosing their buyer rather than the other way around. Threaded throughout is the one tool Simon has always relied on as much as any eye for great work: humour. A generous, wide-ranging conversation about passion, obsession, and what it truly means to live with art. Filmed at The Twenty Two (London), Gingko Suite. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (01:24) Background 🌍📖 (02:07) The Gstaad Guy 🎿😎 (03:15) Humour 😂🎭 (05:58) Charity Events 🤝🏻❤️ (08:50) Basel 🎨🏛️ (11:13) Curiosity 🔍🧠 (13:47) Passion For Art 🎨❤️ (14:14) Collecting Is An Art 🖼️✨ (18:45) Storytelling 📖🎙️ (21:26) How Taste Evolves 👁️📈 (26:04) Art Has Become Social 📱🎨 (29:47) Kanye West 🎤👑 (31:49) Footballers Buying Art ⚽🖼️ (33:22) Tastemakers 👔✨ (34:03) Fashion & Art 👗🎨 (36:54) Showcasing Your Art 🖼️💡 (39:48) Art Ecosystem 🌍🔄 (42:10) How Freeports Work 🏦🔒 (48:21) Important Factors In Art ⚖️🔑 (51:27) The Art Piece Choosing The Buyer 🖼️🤝🏻 (56:04) Interdisciplinary Approach 🔀🧠 (1:01:13) Obsession 🔥💭 (1:03:43) Attributes Of An Art Collector 🧐💎 (1:07:30) The Art World 🌍🖼️ (1:10:35) Money vs. Passion 💰❤️ (1:12:33) Art World Dos & Don'ts ✅❌ (1:15:34) DJing 🎧🎶 (1:18:28) Being Swiss 🇨🇭⛰️ (1:24:40) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ (1:27:45) The Future 🔮🚀 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with PROFF, the man behind the AskOkey universe, a former JP Morgan investment banker turned tailor, blogger, and one of the most quietly compelling voices in men's style, to explore what it truly means to dress with intention and live with purpose. From the boardroom to the cutting table, PROFF reflects on a life shaped by reinvention, resilience, and the profound relationship between how we dress and how we carry ourselves. The conversation ventures into the philosophy beneath the cloth: the stoicism that steadies him, the desire to grow that drives him, and the responsibilities inherited along the way that forced him to find his footing faster than most. PROFF shares what it means to build something from nothing, why necessity has always been his greatest teacher, and how observation, solitude, and a commitment to becoming the best version of yourself can quietly transform a life. A thoughtful and deeply personal conversation about identity, grit, and the elegance of knowing exactly who you are. Filmed in the One&Only One Za’abeel Royal Suite. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (00:58) Aura ✨🌀 (02:55) Solaro Suit 👔🌞 (05:32) Ask Okey Universe 🌍🙏🏼🙏 (07:49) Public Persona 🎭😎 (09:55) Becoming A Tailor 🧵✂️ (11:58) Audience Engagement 🎤👥 (15:04) What You Stand For 🏛️💪🏻 (17:00) Life Changing Moment ⚡🔄 (20:00) JP Morgan 🏦💰 (26:30) Playbook For Life 📖🗺️ (28:27) Stoicism 🧘⚖️ (30:18) Desire To Grow 🌱📈 (34:18) "Why Am I Doing This?" 🤔💭 (37:40) Spending Time Alone 🌙🚶 (38:49) "The Journey vs. The Destination" 🛤️🏁 (40:49) The Irony Of Life 😏🔄 (43:46) Being Content With Progress 😌✅ (47:35) Family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦❤️ (48:39) Necessity Is The Mother Of Invention 💡🔧 (53:00) Gentle Guidance 🧭🌿 (53:26) Grit 💪🏻🔥 (57:25) The Greatest Gift Is Observation 👁️🎁 (59:56) Knowing Where You Come From 🌍🏠 (1:02:21) Be The Best Version Of Yourself 🌟💯 (1:05:38) Looking For Knowledge 📚🔍 (1:08:01) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad The Gstaad Guy sits down with Björn Frantzen, the Swedish chef and restaurateur who holds nine Michelin stars across three separate restaurants, making him the only chef in the world to simultaneously manage three three-Michelin-starred establishments, to explore what it truly means to pursue excellence in the kitchen and beyond. From a football injury that rerouted his entire life to earning some of the most coveted accolades in gastronomy, Björn reflects on the discipline, creativity, and relentless hard work that transformed a passion for food into a world-class institution. The conversation explores the complexities of life as a restaurateur, the delicate balance between being a chef and running a business, and the Swedish philosophy of "lagom" as a quiet force behind great work. Björn shares how he designs a dish, builds a team, and innovates within a tradition as exacting as French fine dining, all while maintaining the spirit of casual elegance that defines his approach. A rich and absorbing conversation about craftsmanship, culture, and what it takes to make people feel something through food. Filmed at Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (00:33) Inspiration ✨🌟 (03:28) Earning A Michelin Star ⭐🏆 (09:20) Consumer vs. Creator 🍽️🎨 (11:35) Creativity 🎨💡 (12:35) Discovering Cooking 👨‍🍳🔍 (14:00) Football Career ⚽🏃 15:18) Sports & The Restaurant Industry 🏅🍴 (16:55) Swedish Business Acumen 🇸🇪💼 (21:28) "Lagom" ⚖️🧘 (28:32) Chef To Entrepreneur 👨‍🍳🚀 (30:33 Being A Restauranteur 🍽️🏠 (34:37) Acquiring Experience 📚🌱 (38:27) Next Generation 👶🏻🔮 (42:54) Designing A Dish 🎨🍴 (45:16) Innovation In The Industry 💡🔧 (49:00) Wine Pairing 🍷🍾 (54:09) Kitchen Environments 🔪🍳 (59:00) Being A Good Customer 😊🤝🏻 (1:01:21) Music 🎵🎶 (1:02:01) Balance Between Personal Life & Work ⚖️❤️ (1:04:54) Specialisation 🎯🔬 (1:09:07) Food In Japan 🍣🇯🇵 (1:09:47) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Simon Cohen, the South African-born, Australian-raised entrepreneur behind Cohen Handler, the buyer's agency that turned a gap in the market into a movement, to explore what it truly takes to build something original in an industry resistant to change. From discovering real estate to flipping the traditional agent model on its head, Simon reflects on the drive, honesty, and relentless problem-solving that transformed a bold idea into one of Australia's most trusted property firms. The conversation ventures into the lessons only life can teach, taking risks before you're ready, earning client trust through radical transparency, and why chasing your dreams means being willing to reinvent the wheel entirely. Simon shares the values that shape his team, the passion that fuels his process, and why in a world of imitators, being genuinely original is still the greatest competitive advantage. A candid, grounded conversation about building with purpose, betting on yourself, and what luxury real estate truly demands of the people who serve it. Filmed at the TASCHEN London bookstore. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (01:33) Discovering Real Estate 🏠🔍 (03:00) Seller Agent vs. Buyer Agent 🤝🏻🤝⚖️ (04:56) From Salesman To Entrepreneur 💼🚀 (06:45) Entrepreneurial Landscape 🌍📈 (09:08) Doubt 🤔😰 (09:56) Main Business Driver ⚙️💡 (11:06) Australian Market 🦘🇦🇺 (12:19) Innovation 💡🔧 (15:40) Earning Trust 🤝🏻🏆 (18:38) Team Values 👥❤️ (20:16) Passion 🔥❤️ (21:16) Outcome vs. Process 🎯🛠️ (26:10) Building Connections 🤝🏻🌐 (30:41) Competition Breeds Innovation ⚡💡 (34:34) Buying A Property 🏡💰 (38:38) The Real Life Gstaad Guy 🎿🏔️ (43:33) Decision Makers 🧠👔 (44:23) Who You Want To Be 🪞✨ (46:33) Technology 💻📱 (48:12) Remote Lifestyle 🌴💻 (51:10) Seizing Opportunities 🙌🏻⚡ (54:19) Understanding Your Customer 👂🏻🎯 (57:32) Transfer Of Wealth 💸🔄 (59:31) Luxury Requires Luxury 💎👑 (1:01:30) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Elie Saab Jr., CEO and Vice Chairman of Elie Saab Group, to explore how a family vision rooted in haute couture grew into one of the world’s most recognisable luxury houses. Reflecting on the inception of the brand and the influence of his father, Elie Saab, Elie Saab Jr. shares how family values, Middle Eastern roots, and an upbringing centred on groundedness and resilience shaped his approach to leadership. From curiosity and ambition to grit and the desire to succeed, he discusses the mindset required to step into a legacy business while carving out your own path. The conversation dives into joining the company, restructuring the organisation, and expanding the brand globally while protecting the spirit of couture craftsmanship. Elie Saab Jr. reflects on diversifying the house into a broader lifestyle brand, the realities of the fashion industry, and why passion must always be balanced with humility. They also explore leadership, learning, choosing the right partner, and building the support system required to sustain long-term growth. A thoughtful look at turning dreams into action, driving innovation without losing heritage, and preparing a family business for future generations. Filmed at Elie Saab's London Bruton Street Boutique. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (01:28) Inception Of Elie Saab ✨🧵 (03:10) Family 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦❤️ (06:58) Work Environment 🏢💼 (07:15) Middle Eastern Roots 🌍🕌 (09:53) Celebrating Life 🥂🎉 (11:14) Desire To Thrive 🔥🌱 (13:44) Joining The Business 🤝🏻🏢 (17:25) Upbringing & Values 🧬🧭 (20:20) Choosing Your Partner 💍🤝🏻 (25:01) Future Generations 👶✨ (25:55) Diversifying The Business 🌐📈 (32:59) Becoming A Lifestyle Brand 🏡💎 (33:42) Reality Of The Fashion World 👗⚖️ (36:35) Passion vs. Humility 🔥🙏🏼 (40:35) Learning 📚💡 (41:35) Becoming CEO 👔🏆 (45:41) Restructuring 🔧📊 (50:27) Driving Growth 🚀📈 (53:16) Future Of The Industry 🔮✨ (56:50) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Tony Kelly, the Irish fine art photographer and director known for his vivid, cinematic imagery that blurs the line between fantasy and reality. From early days as a press photographer covering conflict in Afghanistan to developing a distinctive visual language built around colour, atmosphere, and playful storytelling, Tony reflects on how photography became an instinct rather than a technique. He shares how mentorship, relentless practice, and the right creative environments helped shape a style that prioritises original ideas and emotional impact over imitation or status. The conversation explores the power of visual storytelling, creating images that feel playful, cinematic, and infused with a sense of nostalgia. Tony discusses shooting self-funded projects for creative freedom, the importance of substance over status, and why hard work and resourcefulness matter more than talent alone. From the cultural magnetism of St. Moritz and the timeless atmosphere of Badrutt’s Palace Hotel to the influence of James Bond and classic film aesthetics, he reflects on building a genre of photography that feels both glamorous and mischievous. A candid look at creativity in the modern era, why this may be the greatest time to be alive for artists, and why the most powerful images still come from curiosity, discipline, and the courage to shoot for yourself. Filmed at The Badrutt’s Palace Hotel in St. Moritz. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (03:20) Hard Work 💪🏻🛠️ (04:23) Effort 🔥💪🏻 (05:53) Right Shooting Environment 📸🌄 (07:24) Style of Photography 🎨📷 (09:28) Mentor 🧑‍🏫✨ (13:00) Storytelling 📖🎬 (14:25) St Moritz 🏔️🇨🇭 (20:29) The Badrutt’s Palace Hotel 🏰🏨 (23:35) Mountain Values 🏔️💎 (27:01) Discretion 🤫🔒 (28:37) James Bond 🕶️🎬 (29:49) Nostalgia 📼💭 (32:16) Media Capital Of The World 🌍📰 (34:32) Self-Funded Projects 💰🎨 (36:19) Starting Photography 📷🌱 (38:18) Creativity Democratised 🎨🌐 (40:49) The New Creative Era 🚀🎥 (42:50) Hard Work vs. Talent ⚖️🎯 (44:19) “Ireland Is About Substance Not Status” 🇮🇪🌿 (47:53) Starting As A Press Photographer 📰📸 (53:12) Being Resourceful 🧠🛠️ (56:24) Greatest Time To Be Alive 🌍✨ (1:00:14) Validation 👍🏻✨ (1:00:58) Imitation As A Form Of Validation 🪞📸 (1:06:26) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Philippe Zuber, CEO of Kerzner International, to explore how modern luxury hospitality is evolving from hotel stays into fully immersive destinations. As the driving force behind brands such as One&Only, Atlantis, SIRO, and Rare Finds, Philippe shares how unlocking extraordinary locations and designing once-in-a-lifetime experiences requires both discipline and imagination. From selecting destinations to shaping brand emotion and storytelling, he reflects on what it takes to define the future while preserving exclusivity, privacy, and trust. The conversation dives into the shifting expectations of a multi-generational, highly discerning clientele and why luxury today is about anticipating guest needs before they are spoken. Philippe discusses health and wellness stays, sports and longevity, mindfulness, and the growing demand for meaningful escapes that enhance how time is spent. They explore decision-making in private companies, curating experiences beyond the traditional hotel model, and the added value of personalisation in a world saturated with options. A thoughtful look at comfort, adventure, innovation, and the evolving relationship between brand and guest, revealing how true luxury is not excess, but precision. Filmed in the One&Only One Za’abeel Royal Suite. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (02:02) Kerzner International Ecosystem 🌍🏨 (11:46) Decision Making 🧠⚖️ (12:30) Private vs. Public Companies 🔒🏢 (15:30) Selecting Destinations 📍✨ (21:26) Success By Design 🎯📐 (22:21) Destination Selection Process 🗺️🔍 (29:08) Defining The Future 🔮🚀 (30:36) Discerned Customers 👁️💎 (32:56) Health & Wellness Approach 🌿🧘‍♂️ (40:52) Target Clientele 🎯👥 (43:37) Understanding Your Desires ❤️🔍 (50:41) Sports & Longevity 🏃‍♂️⏳ (53:07) Montana 🏔️🌲 (53:30) Escapes & Retreats 🌅🏕️ (55:08) Curating Experiences 🎨✨ (1:01:03) How Time Is Spent ⏳📊 (1:03:47) Hotel Bar 🍸🏨 (1:05:15) Understanding The Consumer 🧠👥 (1:10:18) Demand & Consumption 📈🔄 (1:17:54) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with James Ferragamo, Chief Product Officer at Salvatore Ferragamo, to explore how a century-old family business continues to evolve without losing its soul. From Florence and the historic halls of Palazzo Spini Feroni to working closely with artisans and creative teams, James reflects on joining the family business, navigating generational dynamics, and the responsibility that comes with stewarding a global luxury house. He shares how values, governance, and thoughtful risk-taking shape long-term decision making, and why the Italian approach to luxury has always centred around craftsmanship, beauty, and human connection. The conversation dives into balancing tradition and innovation, sustainability, and diversification while staying attuned to consumer needs and cultural relevance. James discusses diversity, equity, and belonging, the influence of iconic figures like Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn on Ferragamo’s legacy, and how craftsmanship becomes a product of culture as much as technique. They also explore leadership across generations, time management, and finding space to do what you love while building something that lasts, culminating in reflections on Ferragamo’s 100-year anniversary and the enduring difference between the what and the why. Filmed at Salvatore Ferragamo’s head office in Florence. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (01:53) Ferragamo HQ 🏛️👞 (02:21) Palazzo Spini Feroni 🏰✨ (03:17) Becoming A Shoemaker 👞🛠️ (04:54) Family Dynamics 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦🔄 (06:22) Florentine Businesses 🇮🇹🏛️ (08:21) Ferragamo Today 👞✨ (11:50) Luxury The Italian Way 🇮🇹💎 (14:52) Tradition & Innovation 🕰️⚙️ (17:35) Sustainability 🌱♻️ (19:30) Value For Customers 🤝💫 (22:20) Men’s Shoes 👞👔 (24:18) Family Business 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🏢 (29:25) Generational Work 🧬⏳ (32:00) Joining The Family Business 🚪👞 (32:58) Luxury Businesses 💼💎 (36:01) Diversification 🌐🔀 (42:35) Priorities At Home & Work ⚖️🏡 (45:33) Time Management ⏰📋 (47:55) Problem Solving 🧩💡 (51:10) Developing Governance 🏛️📑 (54:13) The Fashion Pact 🤝🌍 (56:17) Consumer Touch Points 👆✨ (1:00:36) 100 Year Anniversary 🎉💯 (1:01:54) The What vs. The Why ❓🎯 (1:05:00) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Richard Leuenberger, Managing Director of Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, to explore what it takes to steward one of the world’s most storied hotels in a constantly evolving world. Often described as a living museum, Badrutt’s Palace embodies history, nostalgia, and a distinct “time machine” feeling, yet remains deeply relevant to modern, multi-generational travellers. Richard reflects on legacy, Swiss values, and why familiarity, reliability, and consistency are the foundations of true luxury. The conversation moves through the spirit of St. Moritz, the thrill of the Cresta Run, and the subtle details that define exceptional hospitality, from breakfast rituals and guest arrivals to staff-to-guest ratios, leadership styles, and creating a family feeling within a grand institution. Richard shares how trust is built through care, precision, and respect; why making guests’ ideas and dreams come true matters more than scale; and how to elevate and modernise without erasing soul. A masterclass in hospitality, this episode explores what makes a great general manager, a great lobby, and ultimately, a great guest, revealing why respect transcends manners and legacy is earned daily. Filmed at The Badrutt’s Palace Hotel in St. Moritz. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (01:13) “Time Machine Feeling” ⏳✨ (03:38) The Cresta Run 🛷❄️ (04:01) St. Moritz 🏔️✨ (06:26) Multi-generational Travel 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✈️ (07:18) Hotel Values 🏨💎 (11:43) Care & Precision 🧤🎯 (13:24) Trust & Access 🔑🤝🏻 (17:51) Breakfast Says It All 🥐☕ (19:19) Joining Badrutt’s Palace 🏰🤍 (24:16) Staff-To-Guest Ratio 👥⚖️ (25:47) Guest Arrival 🚪✨ (26:40) Types Of Leadership 🧭👥 (29:45) Family Feeling 🤍🏡 (34:25) Guest Loyalty 🔁💎 (34:52) Elevating & Modernising ⬆️🆕 (39:11) What Makes A Great General Manager 👔⭐ (42:43) Obsessed With Scale 📐🔥 (45:22) Health & Wellness 🌿🧘‍♂️ (47:12) Being A Great Guest 🎩🙂 (48:02) Respect Transcends Manners 🌍🤍 (52:04) Hidden Gem 💎👀 (53:49) What Makes A Great Lobby 🛋️✨ (1:00:31) Mountain Living 🏔️🏡 (1:03:18) Nostalgia 📼🤍 (1:05:12) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ (1:08:36) Being Swiss 🇨🇭💎 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Haley Baylee, one of the fastest content producers on the internet, to unpack the discipline, strategy, and resilience behind becoming a top creator in today’s attention economy. From her early modelling years and entry into Sports Illustrated to navigating judgment, pressure, and an eating disorder, Haley opens up about the realities behind the highlight reel and the work required to rebuild confidence, self-worth, and ambition. She reflects on seizing opportunities, creating structure, and learning to be purposeful rather than performative in a culture obsessed with speed. The conversation dives into internet culture, online skits, content routines, and what advertisers are actually looking for. Haley touches brand alignment, audience connection, and channeling emotion into work that resonates. They also explore dating, gender roles, financial literacy, and what it means to be self-made, alongside Haley’s belief in knowledge as power and her motivation to empower other women by being radically open. A candid look at creating your own path, being yourself online, and turning visibility into lasting impact. Filmed at Casa Cipriani New York’s Premier River View Suite. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨ (02:21) Online Skits 🎭📱 (03:24) Backstory 📖✨ (03:45) Modelling 📸✨ (07:24) Something New 🆕💡 (09:48) Seizing An Opportunity 🚀✋🏻 (14:11) Content Routine 📆🎥 (16:05) Partnering With Brands 🤝🏻🏷️ (18:30) Single In NYC 🗽💔 (20:52) What To Look For In A Man 👀👨 (22:44) Dating Apps 📱❤️ (23:57) Sliding Into DMs 💬➡️ (27:50) Beyond Content 🔍✨ (30:17) Audience 👥🎯 (32:43) Video Journaling 🎥📓 (34:14) Channeling Emotion ❤️🎬 (37:53) Being Yourself 🙌🏻✨ (40:45) Alignment 🎯🤝🏻 (45:27) Creating A Path 🧭🚶‍♀️ (51:09) Knowledge Is Power 🧠⚡ (52:07) Financial Literacy 💰📘 (53:32) Being Self-Made 💪🏻🌱 (56:27) Men Of This Generation 👨‍👦🔄 (59:53) Gender Roles ⚖️🚻 (1:02:48) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Bänz Simmen, a true native of Andermatt, to explore a life shaped by curiosity, movement, and a deep desire to stay in control of one’s own path. From growing up in Andermatt to cycling across continents, through war-torn territories, remote landscapes, and unfamiliar cultures, Bänz reflects on how travel becomes a teacher, and why knowledge, not comfort, is the real luxury. The conversation traces epic journeys by bike to Australia and New Zealand, hiking through the Himalayas, and formative adventures across India. Along the way, Bänz shares lessons on Swiss grit, structure, military service, and the contrast between life in Switzerland and the wider world. They discuss history, culture, powerful storytelling, and how acquiring experiences, not things, shapes character and perspective. Rooted in a profound respect for nature, the episode also dives into environmental responsibility, exposure to the outdoors, and how stories can influence how we treat the planet. From bunkers and caves to Yellowstone National Park, this is a reflection on adventure not as escape, but as a deliberate way of living, guided by curiosity, discipline, and a lifelong relationship with the natural world. Filmed in Andermatt, Switzerland. Explore Andermatt: Official Andermatt Swiss Alps Website: https://www.andermatt-swissalps.ch/en/ Local Insights & Guiding: Bänz Simmen: +41 79 202 21 02 Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨ (00:45) Adventures in Andermatt 🏔️✨ (01:28) Travel ✈️🌍 (01:53) Curiosity 🔍🧠 (03:50) History & Culture 🏛️📜 (05:32) Cycling The World 🚴‍♂️🌎 (10:10) Andermatt vs. The World 🏔️⚖️ (11:52) Switzerland & Its Uniqueness 🇨🇭✨ (15:13) How Switzerland Has Changed ⏳🔄 (17:25) Swiss Grit 💪🏻🇨🇭 (21:47) Acquiring Experiences 🎒✨ (27:29) Treat The Environment Right 🌱🌍 (32:14) Exposure To Nature 🌲☀️ (38:30) Creating Structure 🧱📐 (40:24) Bunkers & Caves 🕳️🪨 (45:43) Military Service 🎖️🪖 (48:28) Powerful Storytelling 📖🔥 (52:07) Stories Impacting Nature 🌍📚 (58:24) Tales 🗣️📜 (1:01:57) Yellowstone National Park 🌋🐺 (1:04:57) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique” 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Lionel Barber, former editor of the Financial Times and author of "Gambling Man", to explore what journalism really is, and what it must remain in an age of speed, noise, and opinion. From his early days at The Sunday Times to leading one of the world’s most trusted news institutions, Lionel reflects on why great journalism begins with curiosity, not cynicism, and why asking the right questions matters more than having the loudest voice. The conversation traces his journey through foreign correspondence, writing about business in the 1980s, and navigating moments of doubt, reinvention, and regained confidence. Lionel unpacks the evolution from fast news to slow news, the discipline of knowing your reader, and the responsibility that comes with dealing with people in power. They discuss storytelling as a craft, finding your voice, balancing originality with expectation, and the tension between what audiences want to hear and what they need to know, especially in the age of social media. Filmed at the club at The Twenty Two in London. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨ (01:27) What Is Journalism? 🤔 📰 ✍🏻 (02:31) Journalism Requires Curiosity 🔍🧠 (05:22) Writing About Business ✍️✍🏻📊 (07:21) Business In The 80s 🕰️💼 (10:15) Regaining Confidence 💪🏻✨ (12:11) Leaving The Sunday Times 🚪📰 (13:08) The Financial Times 📰💗 (14:04) Becoming A Foreign Correspondent 🌍✈️ (16:20) Fast News vs. Slow News ⚡🐢 (17:03) Becoming A Leader In Digital News 👑💻 (19:01) “The Pink Paper” 💗📰 (21:44) Knowing The Reader 👁️👥 (23:36) Building An Institution 🏛️🧱 (24:31) Personal Measure Of Success 📏✨ (27:01) The Importance Of A Conversation Opener 💬🔑 (28:50) Dealing With People In Power 🏛️⚖️ (33:53) Storytelling And Connecting With An Audience 📖🤝🏻 (37:58) Being Original vs. Answering To Expectations 🎭⚖️ (39:02) Finding Your Voice 🗣️✨ (42:00) What People Like To Hear vs. The Truth 🎭🪞 (43:38) The Problem With Social Media 📱⚠️ (44:33) Storytelling Across New Mediums 🎥📱 (46:28) The Fundamentals Of Sharing A Good Story 🧱📖 (49:15) The Secret Lives Of The Rich & Powerful 🔐💰 (55:06) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique” 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Glucose Goddess to unpack how a life-changing back injury, paired with depression, anxiety, and depersonalisation, became the unexpected catalyst behind her mission to transform how people understand food. From searching for external validation and navigating life as a people pleaser to becoming deeply obsession-driven and purpose-led, she shares how the hardest beginnings often shape the strongest direction. The conversation dives into glucose, balanced eating, and the science behind spikes, including breakfast myths, pregnancy nutrition, cholesterol misconceptions, and practical daily hacks that actually work. She explains why mums resonate so deeply with her content, how motherhood reshaped her relationship with food and ambition, and why access to better information is the key to long-term health. They explore prevention, intermittent fasting, building a family, handling criticism, and the emotional resilience required to keep going when things feel uncertain. Filmed at Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨ (01:29) “Why Mums Love My Content” 👩‍👧‍👦💛 (02:44) How To Improve The Way You Eat 🥗✨ (05:44) Sweet Foods For Breakfast 🥞🍓 (08:04) Motherhood 🤱❤️ (09:35) Feeling Happy & Mental Health 😊🧠 (10:52) Adopting The Right Pregnancy Diet 🤰🥑 (14:06) Pregnancy Diet Tips 🍎📋 (16:21) The Myth About Egg Yolks & Cholesterol 🥚❌ (18:02) Rapid Fire Debunking ⚡🧠 (19:39) Life Changing Back Injury 🦴💔 (24:15) Glucose Goddess 👑🩸 (25:22) Balancing Everything ⚖️🤹‍♀️ (26:45) Changing The Way We Educate Ourselves 📚🔄 (32:15) Exploring New Mediums 🎨🔍 (33:50) Consuming vs. Serving Food 🍽️💁🏻 (36:54) Make Prevention Sexy 😎🛡️ (39:49) Coca-Cola 🥤⚠️ (41:14) Quick Health Hacks ⚡🥗 (42:31) Intermittent Fasting In Women vs. Men ⏳⚖️ (45:19) Nice-To-Have Dietary Hacks ✨🍽️ (47:19) Building A Family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🏡 (50:18) The First Negative Comment 💬😕 (52:23) A Hard Beginning 🌧️🌱 (54:04) Being A People Pleaser 😅🤝🏻 (59:38) Navigating Emotions 🧭💭 (1:00:16) Doubling Down When Things Get Tough 💪🏻🔥 (1:03:01) Signs From The Universe 🌌🔮 (1:08:16) Leap Of Faith 🏃‍♀️✨ (1:09:13) Lacking Confidence 😔🔒 (1:10:53) Turning Ideas Into Action 💡➡️🚀 (1:12:08) Looking At Your Future Self 🔮👤 (1:16:17) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Greg Chait, founder of The Elder Statesman, to trace the unconventional path from throwing parties and collecting blankets to building one of fashion’s most distinctive luxury brands. Greg shares the origin story behind receiving his first cashmere blanket, discovering the power of yarn, and why leading with intuition, not trends, became the foundation of his creative philosophy. From early exposure to fashion to stumbling upon the identity that would define his brand, he reflects on living many lives before finding the one that felt right. The conversation explores colour theory, self-expression, and becoming the first to put tie dye on cashmere, a move that reshaped perceptions of luxury as something playful, cosy, and deeply personal. Greg breaks down the evolution from blankets to ready-to-wear knitwear, expanding into womenswear, designing retail experiences, and building a brand with soul. They discuss value alignment, creative collaborations, customers turned partners, and the balance between being an artist and an operator. Along the way, Greg opens up about empathy, therapy, emotional overload, and how becoming a father reshaped his perspective on leadership and life. Filmed at Casa Cipriani New York’s Premier River View Suite. Chapters: (00:00) Intro (00:40) Colton (01:26) Positive Luxury (02:25) The Origin Story (03:50) First Exposure To Fashion (04:31) Discovering Number Nine (05:50) Being Gifted The First Cashmere Blanket (07:26) “It’s All About The Yarn” (08:23) Colour & Expression (08:36) Close To Loro Piana (09:44) The Beauty In Imperfection (10:25) From Blankets To Ready-To-Wear Knitwear (12:42) Maxfield LA (18:45) Figuring Out The Right Path (24:04) Value Alignment (25:31) Expanding Into Womenswear (26:32) Tie Dye On Cashmere (27:03) Stumbling Upon The Elder Statesman (30:40) Designing The Retail Experience (34:20) Upcycled Teddy Bear & Home Goods (36:06) The Early Days of The Elder Statesman (36:55) Building An Identity Takes Time (38:20) Behind The Name: The Elder Statesman (42:29) Some Things Stay Behind The Scenes (43:05) If You Know, You Know (45:05) “The Brand Has Soul” (46:45) Spectrum Of Collaborations (47:56) Being A Creative & An Operator (49:26) Customers Turned Partners (50:42) What Seems Right For The Business vs. Yourself (54:04) The Beauty Of Being A Founder (55:40) Empathy (56:06) Being A Father (58:03) The Next Phase Of The Brand (1:00:56) Urban & Resort Customers (1:03:00) Playful Luxury (1:05:18) There Is No Easy Path To Success (1:07:28) We’re Emotionally Overloaded (1:09:14) Therapy (1:11:13) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Will Ahmed, founder and CEO of WHOOP, to explore how understanding the human body became the foundation for one of the most influential platforms in modern health. From overcoming the stigma of medical-looking wearables to deliberately taking the tech out of the product, Will shares how solving a real physiological problem led to a system that helps people build awareness, balance, and long-term resilience. The conversation moves through heart rate variability, the autonomic nervous system, and the interplay between parasympathetic and sympathetic activity, unpacking how sleep, recovery, strain, and consistency shape performance and longevity. Will explains how WHOOP enables an ongoing conversation with your body rather than a one-time snapshot, reframing prevention as a daily practice rather than an annual checkup. They explore the rise of longevity culture, health tracking as high status, and the growing role of AI in education, customer experience, and medical insight, alongside candid reflections on the limits of today’s healthcare system, building high-performance teams, and how continuous data can move from optimisation to life-saving impact. Filmed in the One&Only One Za’abeel Royal Suite. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (01:38) The Challenge Of Building Whoop 🧗‍♂️🚀 (02:05) Taking The Tech Out Of The Wearable ⌚➖ (03:48) WHOOP Today 📈⌚ (04:28) “The Problem” ❗🧩 (07:32) The Prototype 🧪🔧 (08:31) Heart Rate Variability (HRV) ❤️📊 (11:22) Controlling Your Autonomic System 🧠🎛️ (14:32) Interpreting The Data 📊🧠 (16:10) Sleep, Recovery & Strain 😴🔋 (19:42) WHOOP Age 🎂⌚ (22:24) Daily Journal 📓🗓️ (26:01) Sleep Consistency 🌙 🔁 (27:17) “Longevity Culture” 🧬⏳ (28:42) Developing An Obsession For Health 🏃‍♂️🔥 (29:58) The Healthcare System 🏥⚙️ (31:35) Lifestyle Hacks 🛠️🌿 (34:47) Whoop As A Status Symbol ⌚💎 (37:27) Health Tracking As High Status 📈👑 (40:54) AI For Customer Experience & Data 🤖📊 (42:51) Saving Lives 🚑❤️ (44:08) Building A Robust Team 🧱👥 (46:38) Work Culture 🏢🌱 (50:30) “AI Readiness” 🤖✅ (52:26) From Ideation To Delivery 💡📦 (56:52) How Blood Pressure Monitoring Works 🩸📈 (58:48) The Next Chapter 📖➡️ (59:53) No More Annual Health Checkups 🗓️🚫 (1:00:51) The Power Of Prevention 🛡️❤️ (1:02:46) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ (1:04:20) Replacing Or Complementing The Healthcare System 🔄🏥 (1:05:17) Mistaking Good Habits For Bad 🤔🔁 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Tinx, cultural commentator, host of “It’s Me, Tinx”, and one of the most influential voices shaping modern conversations around dating, relationships, and self-worth, to explore how humour, honesty, and intuition intersect in a digital-first world. Known for creating the satirical “Rich Mom Starter Pack” series and coining the “Rich Mom Energy” (RME) concept, Tinx reflects on how using wit and self-awareness became a way to challenge stereotypes, spark cultural dialogue, and empower women to define success on their own terms. The conversation dives into modern relationship dynamics, the glamorisation of wealth and traditional gender roles, and why dating has become increasingly complicated. Tinx shares her perspective on what men should be, how judgement is inherently subjective by design, and the importance of alignment in love, ambition, and values. From social media’s influence on expectations to navigating fulfilment, confidence, and identity, this episode offers an unfiltered look at modern love and the art of creating a life that actually feels good to live. Filmed at Casa Cipriani New York’s Premier River View Suite. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨ (05:29) Personal Branding 👤✨ (06:38) Tinx World 🌍💖 (08:12) Advice-based Content 💬📘 (09:32) Living A Fulfilled Life 🌱😊 (10:32) Creating A Beautiful Life For Yourself 🌸✨ (11:32) “What Men Should Be” 👨🏻🎯 (13:57) Glamourisation Of The Trophy Wife 💎👩🏻 (15:31) Inspiration Behind “À La Poubelle” 🗑️✨ (17:03) Glamourising the Wealthy 💰✨ (19:57) Gender Norms ⚖️🚻 (22:53) Relationship Dynamics 🔄❤️ (23:50) “Dating Has Gotten Difficult” 😮‍💨💔 (27:02) The Right Approach 🧭💬 (31:46) Where Men Fail ⚠️👨🏻 (33:07) “Letting Things Fizzle Out” 🔥⬇️ (36:58) “Best judgement is subjective by design” 🎭🧠 (38:38) How Does Social Media Help? 📱🤔 (39:43) What Makes A Man A Good Candidate ✅👨🏻 (42:26) From Intrigued To Interested 👀➡️❤️ (46:12) Gstaad Guy’s Dating Life 💬🍸 (47:19) How The Gstaad Guy Approaches Dating 🧭💘 (50:09) “If You Want To Make The Wrong Decision Ask Everyone” 🗣️❌ (52:00) ChatGPT 🤖💬 (53:22) The Driving Force Behind Tinx ⚡💖 (54:21) What Can Women Do More Of? 👩🏻💡 (56:07) The Environment of Where You Live 🏙️🌿 (57:42) New York 🗽✨ (59:51) Falling In Love 💘🌸 (1:02:42) Aligning With Your Partner 🎯🤝🏻 (1:03:45) The Topic Of Money In Relationships 💰❤️ (1:06:12) Knowledge Is Power 🧠⚡ (1:08:44) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Ronnie Kessel, CEO of Kessel Group, and co-founder of The I.C.E. St. Moritz, to explore a life shaped by speed, discipline, and a deep-rooted passion for the automotive world. From early dreams of becoming a racing driver and competing at the highest levels of motorsport, to inheriting the responsibility of the family business, following his father’s passing, Ronnie reflects on the pivotal moments that defined both his career and his character. The conversation dives into the transition from racing to leadership within Kessel Group, the balance between competition, dealership life, and classic cars, and why heritage matters as much as performance. Ronnie shares his perspective on how motorsport has evolved, the growing intersection of luxury and racing, and the shared values between craftsmanship in fashion and precision on the track. From obsession with perfection to lessons learned at iconic races such as the 24 Hours of Spa, this is a candid look at ambition, responsibility, and the enduring romance of cars. Filmed in Andermatt, Switzerland. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨ (03:18) Racing 🏎️💨 (04:44) F1 & Family 🏁👨‍👩‍👦 (06:49) Sport Today 🏟️⚡ (09:03) From Racing To The Family Business 🏎️➡️🏢 (12:17) Racing, Dealership, or Vintage Cars? 🏁🚗 (13:16) I.C.E. St Moritz 🧊🚘 (14:36) Inheriting Responsibility 🧬⚖️ (17:18) Then vs. Now ⏳🔄 (19:17) C.A.R.S. 🚗📐 (19:57) Racing As A Fashion 🏎️👗 (21:13) Specialising vs. Expanding 🎯🌱 (25:43) Importance Of Classic Cars & Heritage 🚘🏛️ (27:01) What Do People Think Of Cars? 🤔🚗 (30:46) Formula 1 🏎️🏁 (34:24) 24 Hours of Spa ⏱️🏎️ (36:43) Intersection of Luxury, Motorsport & Performance 💎🏎️ (39:46) Shared Values Between Racing & Loro Piana 🤝🏻🧵 (40:51) Perfection & Obsession 🎯🔥 (43:37) Lessons Learnt 📘💡 (45:49) Advice To Younger Self 🪞💬 (50:54) Entering The Automotive World 🚪🚗 (53:14) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ (55:18) Dream Three-Car Garage 🚗 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Giuliano Calza, founder and creative force behind GCDS, to explore the mindset, conviction, and storytelling that shaped one of fashion’s most distinctive modern brands. From his upbringing and early dreams to moving to China and building a new life from scratch, Giuliano reflects on the moments of discomfort and discipline that fuelled his personal and creative growth. The conversation dives into the codes of branding, the meaning behind logos, and why being a strong storyteller is essential to building something that resonates. Giuliano speaks openly about values, perspective, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and environment to grow. He also touches on why fashion lost some of its fun, what luxury really means today, and why belonging matters more than status. A candid look at conviction, creativity, and what it takes to turn vision into something lasting. Filmed at Mandarin Oriental, Milan. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨ (02:22) GCDS 👕✨ (05:23) Upbringing 👶🏻🏡 (08:18) An Unserious Generation 😜📱 (12:04) The Codes of Branding 🧬🏷️ (13:13) Being a Dreamer ☁️💭 (14:33) Moving to China ✈️🇨🇳 (19:00) A New Life 🌅✨ (20:51) I Was Given Back What Seemed Stolen 🔄💎 (24:58) What the Logo Represents 🔣✨ (28:36) Being A Successful Storyteller 📖🌟 (32:02) Same Values, Different Perspectives ⚖️👁️ (34:43) What You Look For In People Around You 🔍👥 (37:20) Discovering Giuliano Calza 🔎⭐ (39:57) Discomfort & Discipline Power Growth 🧗‍♂️🔥 (43:24) Right Mindset And Environment For Growth 🧠🌱 (44:55) Making The Most Out Of Situations 🔄💡 (47:24) Strong Conviction 💪🏻🎯 (50:27) Fashion Lost Its Fun 👗😕 (53:30) Luxury Is Something To Belong 💎🤝🏻 (55:30) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ (1:02:01) Advice To Self 🪞💬 (1:04:48) Family Business 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🏢 (1:05:09) Driver For Success 🚗🔥 (1:06:46) Heaven Alone Is Hell, & Hell With Friends Is Heaven 😈🤝🏻😇 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Davide De Pierro, writer, storyteller, and viral voice behind The Letters I Never Sent, for a conversation that explores the messy, tender, and often hilarious reality of being human. Known for his clarity, honesty, and emotional precision, Davide reflects on the inspirations that shaped his writing, why “the how matters more than the what,” and the radical act of caring deeply in a world that rewards detachment. The conversation dives into modern dating, expectations, accountability, and the quiet wisdom found in discovering how you truly feel. Davide unpacks the difference between being impressive and being loved, why perfection is a trap, and what role empathy plays in conflict resolution and navigating relationships. From role models to nostalgia, from self-awareness to the art of speaking simply, he offers a grounded and compassionate look at why so many of us struggle, and why none of us are alone in it. A thoughtful and emotionally resonant episode about relationships, identity, and the lifelong work of becoming a person. Filmed at Casa Cipriani New York’s Premier River View Suite. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨ (04:59) The Inspiration ✨💡 (06:35) “Two Feet In One Shoe” 👣👠 (08:29) The How is More Important Than The What 🧭⚙️ (10:30) Caring Deeply ❤️🫂 (15:50) Writing Letters ✍🏻💌 (16:58) Captain America 🛡️🇺🇸 (17:49) “Find A Man Who Doesn’t Have Social Media” 🙅‍♂️📱 (22:45) Girl At A Bar 🍸👩 (25:54) Being Impressive vs. Being Loved 🌟❤️ (27:22) Expecting Perfection 🎯✨ (29:32) Be Monogamous In Your Dating Life ❤️🔒 (31:21) Role Models 🌟🧍‍♂️ (32:00) “Peasantry” 🧺😅 (36:38) Sharing Struggle With Someone 🤝🏻💭 (37:40) Wealthy People Don’t Love Each Other 💰💔 (40:16) “Peasant” 🧺😂 (41:57) Conflict Resolution & Problem Solving 🧩🤝🏻 (45:24) “It’s Easier For A Camel To Pass Through The Eye of a Needle…” 🐪🪡 (48:45) Accountability 🪞✔️ (50:04) Deficit of Self-Awareness 🤔❌ (53:04) Speaking Calmly & Simply 🧘‍♂️💬 (56:14) ”It’s Really Hard To Be A Person” 😔🌧️ (1:00:09) Trying To Change People 🔧👤 (1:01:58) Getting To Know People 👥💬 (1:06:30) Nightclub Analogy For Dating 🕺💘 (1:08:03) If It’s Not Sweet In The Beginning Then What’s The Point 🍯💞 (1:10:13) Accepting Someone’s Faults 🫂💛 (1:12:33) Taking Advice 👂🏻📘 (1:14:34) “The Letters I Never Sent” 💌🕊️ (1:16:11) Discovering How I Feel 🧠❤️ (1:19:42) Relationship Games 🎭🎯 (1:23:07) Toxic Tendencies ⚠️💔 (1:25:16) Women Always Know 👩‍🦰👀 (1:30:23) Remembering Someone Fondly 🌸💭 (1:32:04) Dealing With Your Ex 😬📱 (1:34:55) Reuniting With An Ex 🔄❤️ (1:36:05) Why We Want Partners ❤️🤝🏻 (1:38:49) Nostalgia 📼💞 (1:43:28) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Yusra Mardini, Olympic swimmer, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, and the real-life inspiration behind The Swimmers, to explore one of the most extraordinary journeys of courage, resilience, and reinvention. From her childhood in Damascus and the moment war changed everything, to the harrowing escape across the Aegean Sea and rebuilding her life in Germany, Yusra reflects on the experiences that shaped her both as an athlete and as a storyteller. The conversation dives into the power of swimming as an anchor through chaos, her unlikely path to the Olympic Games, and the global impact of having her story portrayed on screen. Yusra opens up about public speaking, refugee advocacy, and how sharing her truth became a way to give hope to millions. She also discusses her creative future in filmmaking, the weight of expectations, and the importance of mental health after trauma. A moving look at courage, identity, and what it means to keep dreaming, even when the world tells you to stop. Filmed in the One&Only One Za’abeel Royal Suite. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨ (01:15) Life on the Road 🌍✈️ (01:54) USC Film Path 🎓🎥 (02:50) Power of Storytelling ✏️❤️ (03:32) Love for Swimming 🏊‍♀️💙 (05:22) The Swimmers Film 🎬😭 (06:52) Born in Damascus 🇸🇾🏠 (07:50) War Begins 💥😔 (08:13) Missile in Pool 🚨🌊 (08:46) Losing Home 🏚️💔 (10:37) Decision to Flee 🧭😢 (12:00) Smuggler Journey ⚠️🚌 (13:10) Reaching Lesvos 🇬🇷🌊 (14:40) Sea Crossing 🚤😱 (15:11) Arriving in Germany 🇩🇪✨ (17:32) Olympic Dream 🏅🔥 (22:12) Olympic Selection 🎉🏊‍♀️ (24:28) Opening Ceremony 🎆🌍 (25:36) Global Impact 🌐💫 (27:05) Public Speaking 🎙️🌟 (31:12) Refugee Advocacy 🤝🏻🌿 (34:58) Directing Dreams 🎬🌙 (42:28) Mental Health 🧠💛 (49:15) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Nick Tran, president of First Round & former CMO of TikTok, and one of the most inventive minds in modern marketing, to explore what it really means to stay true to yourself in a world shaped by algorithms, speed, and constant reinvention. With a career built at the intersection of culture, creativity, and technology, Nick reflects on navigating chaos, solving problems through imagination, and building brand affinity in an era where attention is the most valuable currency. The conversation dives into how social media rewired culture, the rise of AI as a tool that empowers both creators and consumers, and why authenticity, not perfection, wins in the digital arena. Nick shares lessons from the inside of one of the world’s most influential platforms, offering rare insight into storytelling, community, and the evolving relationship between people and technology. A thoughtful look at the future of content, identity, and creativity in a world where anyone can make anything. Filmed at Casa Cipriani New York’s Premier River View Suite. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨ (01:17) Social media & TikTok 📱🎵 (02:32) AI social media 🤖📲 (03:18) The most successful lies 🎭⚠️ (06:31) AI servicing creators & consumers 🤖🎨👥 (09:48) Oversupply of AI-generated content 📚🤖🌊 (12:08) Producing campaigns 🎥📈 (12:57) Organic socials 🌱📱 (15:36) Community building 🧑‍🤝‍🧑🌐 (18:14) Becoming a CMO 🎓💼 (22:05) Having a calm demeanour 😌🌿 (24:14) Problem solving 🧩💡 (28:45) Brand affinity ❤️🏷️ (32:57) Content strategy 🗂️🎯 (37:08) Whoop ⌚⚡ (41:33) Solving chaos 🔥➡️🧠 (44:03) Building a team 🧱👥 (45:55) Working in lean environments 🪶💼 (54:49) Saily ⛵📱 (56:46 )University 🎓📘 (1:01:36) Screen time 📱⏱️ (1:04:19) Knowledge access vs. acquisition 🔍📚⚖️ (1:08:16) Process matters ⚙️🧠 (1:09:33) “Marketing at the speed of culture” ⚡🎨🌍 (1:15:32) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ (1:18:44) Internet awareness & cultural curiosity 🌐👁️💭 (1:19:41) Freelance vs. full-time 🧑‍💻↔️🏢 (1:25:30) Small teams 👥✨ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Sabina Belli, CEO of Pomellato, to explore how she transformed one of Italy’s most distinctive maisons into a modern emblem of everyday luxury. With a philosophy rooted in savoir vivre, Milanese elegance, and a deep tribute to women, Sabina reflects on how Pomellato revolutionised prêt-à-porter jewellery and redefined how women wear, express, and empower themselves. The conversation dives into the art of preserving and promoting craftsmanship, the difference between archetypes and personas in storytelling, and what truly defines “The Pomellato Woman.” Sabina opens up about the brand’s values of kindness, generosity, and authenticity, and how gifting, to oneself or to others, carries emotional meaning far beyond ornament. She also discusses navigating healthy versus unhealthy relationships, both personally and professionally, and why jewellery often becomes a symbol of self-respect, resilience, and love. Filmed at Mandarin Oriental, Milan. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨ (02:38) Pomellato 💎✨ (04:18) Quintessence of Milan 🇮🇹🏛️ (06:03) DoDo 🐦💍 (07:33) Running Pomellato 🎛️💼 (09:45) Craftsmanship 🛠️🎨 (12:16) “Pomellato Virtuosi” 🎻💎 (13:13) Intelligence of the hand ✋🏻🧠 (15:32) AI 🤖✨ (17:30) Fascinated by luxury 👁️💎 (20:39) Mapping our luxury 🗺️✨ (22:28) Archetypes vs. personas 🎭📊 (25:23) The Pomellato woman 👩‍🧡💍 (32:27) The meaning of the transaction 💍🤝🏻 (34:25) Essence of luxury 💎🌟 (35:25) Self-gifting 🎁💖 (38:53) You rule 👑✨ (40:52) Categories of knowledge 📚🔍 (43:13) Money 💰 (48:18) Be observant 👀🧠 (52:37) Be kind 💛🙂 (53:33) Inclusivity 🌍🤝🏻 (56:51) Reading the room 👁️🏛️ (57:49) Being extraordinary ⭐🌟 (1:02:03) “Virtuoso & La Sprezzatura” 🎻🪶 (1:07:56) Strong women 💪🏻👩‍🦰 (1:12:53) À La Poubelle 🗑️ (1:14:02) Fantastique ✨🌟 (1:15:04) Idea of perfection 🎯💫 (1:16:56) Giving back 🎁🤲🏻 (1:19:51) Kind is boring 💛😐 (1:26:17) The essence of generosity 🤲🏻✨ (1:29:58) Treat people right 🤝🏻❤️ (1:35:41) Inspiring the next generation 🌱⭐ (1:38:26) Modern day heroes 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ (1:39:00) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Carl Pei, Founder & CEO of Nothing, to explore what it means to build a hardware company from scratch in an industry dominated by software giants. Known for making technology emotional, expressive, and fun again, Carl brings a perspective that blends design, culture, and radical originality. The conversation delves into the discipline of creating physical products, how constraints sharpen creativity, and why individuality should be embedded into the technology we use every day. Carl reflects on the importance of optimism in innovation, the courage to think differently, and how great gadgets can inspire human creativity and self-expression. A look at the future of tech through the lens of emotion, intention, and personality, reminding us that the next era of innovation is not just about products, but about how they make us feel. Filmed at The Berkeley, London, Knightsbridge Suite. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨ (03:41) “Make tech fun to inspire human creativity” ✨🛠️🎨 (04:53) Creativity 💡🎭 (06:11) Tech landscape 🌐📱 (08:50) Launching a hardware business 🚀🔧 (12:59) “The tech world is influenced by Apple” 🍏💫 (18:30) Going into retail 🛍️🏬 (20:13) From Apple ecosystem to Nothing 🍏➡️⭕ (21:41) Vision for Nothing 👀✨ (23:19) Standing out in today’s market 🌟📈 (25:38) Work life balance ⚖️🌿 (28:09) Why phones and audio? 📱🎧 (32:01) Today vs. Tomorrow ⏳➡️🚀 (32:58) How AI will affect screen size 🤖📏📱 (34:33) How do you feel about folding screens? 📱🔁 (38:01) Entrepreneurship in Europe 🇪🇺💼 (41:58) Essential skills 🧠🛠️ (43:23) The new generation 👶🏻➡️💡 (44:32) Trauma fuels growth ⚡🌱 (47:30) Optimism ☀️🙌🏻 (52:00) AI 🤖✨ (54:51) Open source vs. private models 🔓💻🔒 (58:30) The best device for applied AI is a smartphone 📱🤖💡 (01:00:47) Robots 🤖🦾 (01:04:45) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with William Hanson, one of the world’s leading etiquette authorities and author of Just Good Manners, to explore the role of civility and decorum in a rapidly changing world. Known for blending British tradition with contemporary wit, William reflects on a strict upbringing, the foundations of proper behaviour, and how he crafted a global online persona rooted in charm, clarity, and good sense. The conversation dives into the nuances of British dining etiquette, navigating love and relationships with grace, and the art of managing social discourse in an age where opinions move faster than manners. William shares how etiquette is not about snobbery or rigidity, but about kindness, confidence, and the simple act of making others feel at ease. A thoughtful look at why timeless principles matter now more than ever, and how good manners can anchor us in an era of chaos and noise. Filmed at the club at The Twenty Two in London. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨ (03:17) Philosophy about peas (07:01) Dining etiquette dilemma 🍽️🤔 (07:48) What to do with foods you cannot swallow 😬🥄 (12:33) Teaching etiquette through entertainment 🎭📚 (15:05) Developing an online persona 👤💻 (16:16) The Gstaad Guy online vs. offline 🎭🧍‍♂️ (17:22) Having strict parents 👨‍👩‍👦📏 (18:38) Music and calls without headphones 📱🔊🙅‍♂️ (21:10) The voids in dating etiquette 💔📏 (24:58) People should not play games 🎭 🚫 (27:47) The art of asking someone out 💐 💬 (29:38) Ideal first date 🌹🍷 (30:52) “Reverse catfish” 🪤🔁😅 (31:13) The optimal flow for a first date 🧭❤️ (33:40) “I don’t like nightclubs” 🚫🕺 (36:24) Should you finish everything on your plate? 🍽️ ✅❓ (37:48) Is refusing to toast at a formal dinner acceptable? 🥂❓ (39:10) Is double dipping truly a faux pas? 🫕 🚫 (41:00) Should you ever correct someone’s table manners? 🍽️ ⚠️ (42:24) Loud vs. soft spoken 🔊 🤫 (43:26) How to ask someone to lower their volume? 🤫 💬 (44:10) Small talk go-tos 💬 ✨ (48:30) Being early 🕒 ✅ (51:34) The art of RSVPing ✉️✔️ (54:21) Is regifting ever ok? 🎁 🔁❓ (57:48) Handwritten thank you notes ✍🏻 💌 (01:00:50) How to politely end conversations 👋🏻 🙂 (01:02:58) What is etiquette fundamentally about? 🎩 🤝🏻 (01:05:23) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️ ✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify and one of the most influential voices in modern entrepreneurship, to discuss how technology is redefining capitalism by empowering anyone, anywhere, to start and scale a business. From equipping first-time founders to run their own stores, to enabling global brands to reach millions, Harley shares how Shopify is democratising opportunity and lowering the cost of failure, making entrepreneurship more accessible than ever before. The conversation explores the ambition required to build at scale, the obsession with sharpening one’s craft, and the emotional reality of operating a business that spans borders, cultures, and time zones. Harley reflects on the future of entrepreneurship, the rise of young business builders, and why success today is no longer defined by access, but by the courage to create. An exploration of how entrepreneurship and modern commerce have become powerful engines for empowerment, creativity, and self-actualisation. Filmed at Casa Cipriani New York’s Battery Corner Suite. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨ (02:49) What Gstaad Guy made Harley feel 🇨🇭✨ (05:41) The golden age of entrepreneurship 🏆⚡ (06:26) Building up Shopify 🧱🚀 (13:16) Creating a business 🛠️💡 (14:53) Entrepreneurship 🔥📈 (17:47) Entrepreneurship in 2025 🔮🏢 (19:20) Universities today 🎓❓ (20:30) What is life’s work? 🧭✨ (21:22) What Shopify solved ✅🧩 (24:17) The story of Fashionova 👗📦 (27:14) Sixteen years at Shopify ⏳🏗️ (30:36) “We are spiky objects” 🧬⚡ (31:10) Do you know the term Ikigai? 🎯🧘‍♂️ (33:01) Love for storytelling 📖❤️ (35:35) James Perse 👕🏛️ (36:49) Side quests vs. main quests 🗺️🎯 (38:15) The most successful stores on Shopify 🛒🏆 (41:46) Appetite for discomfort 🌶️💪🏻 (45:17) Nike 👟⚡ (47:19) If you study history of commerce 📜💰 (52:15) A desire to start a business ✨🚀 (58:00) Intrapreneurship 🧠🏢 (01:04:59) Company culture 🧬🤝🏻 (01:06:30) Choosing a co-founder 🤝🏻🔑 (01:07:30) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Jeremy Zimmer, co-founder and former CEO of United Talent Agency (UTA), to explore what it takes to build one of the most forward-thinking and culturally influential talent companies in the world. From discovering emerging stars to engineering opportunities across film, music, digital media, sports, and technology, Zimmer shares how diversification, strategic intuition, and innovation have shaped UTA into a modern powerhouse. The conversation delves into what it means to manufacture success alongside artists, curate teams driven by purpose, and dream in partnership with talent. Zimmer also reflects on the deep responsibility of representation, not just as a business model, but as a noble calling rooted in trust, belief, and legacy. A rare look into the mindset behind building an agency that doesn’t chase culture, but defines it. Filmed at Nobel LA’s Benedict property. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨ (01:00) Starting UTA 🚀🏢 (04:20) Building a next-gen agency ⏭️⭐️ (05:02) Fear of big agencies 😨🏛️ (05:38) Curating a motivated team 🔥👥 (06:44) The term “talent” 🎭✨ (09:50) Diversifying UTA 🌐🔄 (10:50) Choosing the right path for growth 🧭📊 (12:36) Pivoting to social media talent 📲🔁 (18:25) Discovering talent 🔍⭐ (20:59) The nobility of representing artists 👑🎨 (21:40) The greatest business tool is a mirror 🪞💼 (25:51) Progress breeds happiness 😊📈 (27:59) Process vs. Outcome ⚙️🎯 (29:52) Perfection is hard to achieve 👌🏻🧗‍♂️ (31:28) Stepping down from CEO of UTA ⬇️👨‍💼 (33:15) Focusing on what we need least 🧠📉 (34:25) Unlocking a spiritual life 🧘🏻‍♀️🌱 (37:34) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Tinie Tempah — artist, entrepreneur, and one of the defining voices of the early 2000s music scene, to explore what it takes to pioneer success and stay ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving industry. From humble beginnings in South London’s council estates to commanding global stages, Tinie shares the mindset and discipline that carried him from mentee to mentor, artist to innovator. The conversation dives into the realities of risk, the power of reinvention, and the art of balancing creativity with entrepreneurship. Tinie reflects on his journey as a true poly-hyphenate, blending music, business, and culture, while unpacking how the early days of British grime and hip-hop shaped a generation of creators. A candid look at ambition, evolution, and the courage to keep building even when you’ve already made it. Filmed at The Berkeley, London, Knightsbridge Suite. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨ (05:34) Modern poly-hyphenate ⚡🎭 (07:37) Where it all began 🏁 (10:20) “The MC guy” 🎤🔥 (11:44) The birth of Tinie Tempah 🌟 (14:12) Taking the leap of faith 🏃‍♂️✨ (16:54) “Hood Economics” 🏙️📘 (20:45) Launching a fashion brand 👕🚀 (26:30) Challenges of a rising artist 🎶⛰️ (31:27) Seeking discomfort 🧗‍♂️💭 (33:36) Commitment to music 🎧💫 (38:20) From mentee to mentor 🤝🏻🎓 (42:53) Scarcity vs. Abundance in creativity 💭⚖️ (50:36) Experiencing true joy 😄🌈 (53:44) Nigeria breeds creativity 🇳🇬🎨 (56:14) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Radha Arora, President of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, to explore the philosophy and details that define one of the world’s most admired luxury hospitality brands. With decades of experience leading by example, Radha brings an insider’s view on how hotels can transcend function to become sanctuaries of self-actualisation and cultural expression. The conversation unpacks the art of creating a true “sense of place,” why every detail matters, and how the “cocoon effect” transforms hospitality into an intimate, personal experience. Radha reflects on leadership, the evolution of modern luxury, and the pursuit of hospitality that is as much about inner fulfilment as it is about comfort. A rare look into the mindset of someone shaping not just hotels, but the way we experience belonging away from home. Filmed at Nobel LA’s St. Ives property. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨ (00:40) Running a hotel 🏨 (04:23) Lead by example 🌟👣 (06:25) Rosewood 🌹🌳 (10:28) A sense of place 📍✨ (13:20) The living room of Paris 🛋️🇫🇷 (15:21) Shaping perception 👓 🎭 (21:36) Defining Luxury 💎✨ (27:20) Hiring the right team 🤝🏻👥 (31:03) Loyalty lives in the details 🔑🧵 (34:55) Dealing with guests 🙋‍♂️🤝🏻 (35:55) Hospitality isn’t for everyone 🚪🙂 (36:35) Absurd guest encounters 😂🍾 (46:13) Heritage vs. customer demands 🏛️⚖️ (49:23) The cocoon aspect 🪺🛌 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Tom Chamberlin, Editor-in-Chief of The Rake magazine and author of Huntsman: Redefining Savile Row, to explore what it truly means to be a gentleman in today’s world. With deep roots in men’s style, tailoring, and the traditions of Savile Row, Tom brings a perspective that bridges timeless elegance with modern masculinity. The conversation delves into the role of confidence in style, the artistry of tailoring, and how the codes of classic menswear remain relevant in shaping identity and character. Tom reflects on the evolution of masculinity, the values that define gentlemanly conduct, and why refinement goes far beyond clothing. An honest look at how style, substance, and self-assurance intertwine in the pursuit of modern elegance. Filmed at Birley Chocolate in London. (00:00) Intro ✨ (02:00) Land Rover Defender salute 🚙🇬🇧 (04:01) Codes of men’s style 👔📏 (06:38) Having bearing 🧍‍♂️🎩 (09:32) The Rake 📖👑 (13:45) Wealth whisperers 💰🤫 (16:07) Accessorising ⌚🕶️ (17:22) Values across Europe 🌍🤝🏻 (21:03) European tailoring 🪡👕 (24:45) Tom Ford 👔🕶️ (25:46) Huntsman 🧵🎯 (29:04) The core of great storytelling 📚✨ (35:49) Rethinking masculinity 🤵🤔 (37:08) The term gentleman 🎩🤝🏻 (42:36) Curiosity & escapism 🔍🌌 (48:15) American readership 🇺🇸📖 (50:18) London is changing 🇬🇧🏙️ (51:48) Elevating your style ⬆️👔 (54:10) Building your wardrobe 👕👞 (57:37) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Ilaria Resta, CEO of Audemars Piguet and one of the leading voices in Swiss watchmaking, to explore how tradition and modernity intersect in one of the world’s most enduring industries. With a career shaped by deep respect for heritage and a passion for innovation, Ilaria brings a unique perspective on what it means to steward a legacy craft into the future. The conversation touches on the tension between old and new, the family values that shape both personal and professional life, and how a sense of family can define a business culture. Ilaria shares how passion, discipline, and even obsession are essential to preserving the artistry of watchmaking while ensuring its relevance in a fast-changing world. A rare glimpse into the heart of an industry where every second counts, and where heritage remains the ultimate luxury. Filmed at the Scarfes Bar at the Rosewood London. (00:00) Intro ✨ (01:31) Discovering Audemars Piguet 🔍⌚ (02:45) The power of watches ⚡⌚ (04:37) Ethos of Audemars Piguet 🏔️🌌 (07:00) Embodying the values of the brand 🤝🏻💎 (08:53) Creative freedom & entrepreneurship 🎨🚀 (10:09) Family values in business 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦🏛️ (14:17) A work environment that empowers 💼🌟 (19:07) Commonalities across the AP community 🌍🤝🏻 (23:43) Future vs. Past ⏳🔮 (27:11) The watchmaking industry 🛠️⌚ (29:18) Switzerland and watchmaking 🇨🇭🏔️⌚ (32:17) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ (35:04) Choosing self-development 📚🌱 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Giulio Bergamaschi, CEO of Acqua di Parma, to explore what it means to steward a brand defined by craftsmanship, heritage, and timeless elegance. With a career shaped by humility and discernment, Giulio brings the perspective of a connoisseur, balancing modern relevance with the responsibility of carrying forward one of Italy’s most iconic maisons. The conversation delves into the influence of family values on leadership, the art of cultivating connoisseurship in a world of speed, and how true timelessness is created through care, detail, and respect for tradition. Giulio reflects on elegance not as a surface quality but as a philosophy of life, and shares how heritage can remain alive and relevant while shaping the future of luxury. Filmed at Casa Cipriani Milano. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨ (01:42) Life and parenthood 🌱👨‍👩‍👧 (05:39) Savoir vivre 🥂💎 (06:06) Family and humility 👪 🙏🏼 (08:45) Dressing in navy blue 👔 🔵 (09:23) Dressing in a timeless fashion ⌛👕 (12:01)  Luxury in France vs luxury in Italy 🇫🇷💎🇮🇹 (16:27) Acqua di Parma 💛🕯️ (21:26) Inception of Acqua di Parma 🌟🇮🇹 (23:24) The founding myth of Acqua di Parma 📜✨ (25:18) The signature yellow 💛🎨 (27:30) Smell good not strong 🌸🌿 (29:34) Your silhouette 🧍‍♂️✨ (31:30) La Sprezzatura 😎🕴️ (33:25) Categories in fragrance 🌺🌲 (36:36) Choosing your cologne 🧴👃 (41:34) Art of living 🏛️🌿 (47:07) Intrapreneurship 💡🏢 (49:32) Scarcity, abundance, novelty & heritage ⚖️💎 (56:05) Values within the brand 🧭🤝🏻 (59:17) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Steve Varsano, founder of The Jet Business, the world’s first street-level showroom for corporate aviation, to trace his rise from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most influential dealmakers in private aviation. With a career spanning entrepreneurship, corporate acquisitions, and global jet sales, Steve has built his reputation on vision, resilience, and an unmatched ability to close high-stakes deals. The conversation explores the inner workings of the aviation business, from M&A and corporate jet transactions to navigating negotiations with precision and confidence. Steve reflects on the discipline behind deal-making, the relationships that sustain success at the highest levels, and the entrepreneurial mindset that turns challenges into opportunities. A rare insight into how relentless drive and the art of the deal define one of the most exclusive industries in the world. Filmed at The Jet Business showroom in London. Chapters: Steve Varsano Timestamps: (00:00) Intro ✨ (02:22) Entering the aviation world ✈️🌍 (03:58) Aviation lobbyist 🛩️ 🏛️ (06:08) The first sale 💼💰 (12:33) Private Jet vs. Corporate Jet 🛩️⚖️ (12:45) The Jet Business 🏢✈️ (15:19) The reality of entrepreneurship 🚀💡 (17:51) Corporate jet landscape 🌐🛩️ (25:43) Friendship vs. Business 🤝🏻💼 (27:11) Doing business with friends 👫💼 (30:10) Building your personal brand 👤🌟 (33:44) A chameleon in life & business 🦎💫💼 (38:08) Ego is the worst trait 🙅‍♂️😤 (40:27) Winning on feeling and not on paper ❤️📄❌ (44:59) Importance of asking questions ❓🧠 (47:54) Shift to corporate aviation 🔄✈️ (51:07) Buying time ⏳💵 (55:28) Why fly corporate? ✈️💼 (59:36) Corporate travel etiquette 🛫🤵 (01:04:21) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Dr. Barbara Sturm, internationally renowned aesthetics doctor and entrepreneur, to explore the science and philosophy behind her celebrated approach to skincare and wellness. Known for her anti-inflammatory and anti-aging innovations, Dr. Sturm has built a global reputation for products that combine efficacy with elegance, earning a devoted following from Hollywood to the wellness world. The dialogue unpacks the role of hydration, balance, and prevention in longevity, and why true wellness extends beyond the skin to how we live each day. Dr. Sturm opens up about the discipline behind scientific innovation, the challenges of building a brand that champions both health and beauty, and the reality of juggling motherhood with a demanding career. A candid look at what it means to pursue wellness as both a lifestyle and a lifelong mission. Filmed at Casa Cipriani Milano. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨ (04:33) Dr Barbara Sturm products 🧴✨ (05:24) How it all started 💡🚀 (08:52) The birth of Dr Barbara Sturm 🌱🌟 (12:05) The nuances of skincare 🧴🔬 (13:24) Obsession with science and efficacy 🔬⚡ (15:23) Anti-inflammatory lifestyle 🥗🧘‍♀️ (17:23) Is inflammation bad? ❓🔥 (22:07) Trusting the vision 👁️🤝🏻 (29:09) Beauty and fashion belong together 💄👗 (32:58) Juggling life 🤹‍♀️🌱 (34:40) Having the right business values 📜🤝🏻 (39:33) Life of luxury 💎🍷 (40:18) Health & wellness as a luxury 🧘‍♀️🌿 (42:37) Knowledge is the superpower of our generation 📚⚡ (43:40) Poubel 🗑️🔗 (45:47) Choosing who to work with 🤝🏻🎯 (47:31) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ (53:44) A life of balance & health ⚖️🌸 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Paul Wachter, founder of Main Street Advisors and widely regarded as the silent force behind celebrity founders, to unpack the principles that have shaped one of the most influential advisory firms in sports, entertainment, and culture. Known for his work with LeBron James, Beats by Dre, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and other global names, Paul shares how identifying the right people and building brands with cultural resonance has defined his career. The conversation explores what it takes to be relentless in business without losing sight of human values, and why authenticity is the cornerstone of long-term success. From spotting emerging opportunities to nurturing relationships that transcend contracts, Paul offers rare insights into the intersection of business, culture, and character. A candid look at how vision, discipline, and trust come together to shape influence at the highest level. Filmed at Nobel LA’s St. Ives property. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨ (07:50) Working with Arnold & LeBron 🏋️‍♂️ 🏀 (09:55) Choosing clients 🤝🏻 🎯 (18:40) Beats By Dre 🎧🔥 (21:03) Success takes time ⏳🌱 (24:00) Authenticity being lost 🎭 ❌ (25:44) Businesses founded by celebrities ⭐ 🏢 (27:01) Marketing today 📱📣 (28:55) Hype dies down 📉💨 (32:59) Knowing when to walk away 🧐🚶 (36:29) From owning to selling 💼💵 (37:20) Traits amongst talents 🌟🧩 (38:05) Knowing what’s right for you 🧭💡 (42:41) Making the right decision 🎯🤔 (44:50) Non-negotiables & Values 📜 ⚖️ (48:48) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Alex Ikonn, entrepreneur, creator, and co-founder of The 5-Minute Journal and The Productivity Planner, to explore the mindset behind turning hardship into opportunity. From growing up with scarcity and financial struggle to becoming one of the early pioneers in the social media-driven e-commerce boom, Alex’s journey is a testament to resilience, creativity, and the power of authenticity. The conversation dives into what it means to truly “design your life”, balancing entrepreneurship with well-being, kindness, gratitude, self-development, and the discipline of daily habits. Alex shares lessons from building a global brand, navigating the highs and lows of being an online creator, and why embracing hardship can become the foundation for lasting growth. A candid look at how being yourself, even in the toughest moments, can lead to building not just businesses, but a life worth living. Filmed at The Jet Business showroom in London. (00:00) Intro ✨ (03:41) Poubel 🗑️🔗 (06:14) Early Life 👶🌱 (08:54) Basics of Business 📊💼 (13:44) Seeking validation through work 🏆💻 (17:42) A business isn’t just lifestyle 🚀🛠️ (19:58) Creating the right mindset 🧠✨ (21:08) Avoid 50/50 businesses ❌⚖️ (23:03) How to be productive ⏱️📈 (24:05) Vision Boards 🖼️🎯 (26:13) Why is vision important? 👁️🔑 (29:16) Helping your life journey 🛤️🌟 (35:52) Acquiring the right mindset 🧘‍♂️💡 (36:45) Delivering value 🎁🤝🏻 (40:18) The best version of self 🪞💎 (41:42) Confronting death 👊🏻🕊️ (43:46) Choosing your reality 🌍🔮 (50:00) Taking responsibility 🙋‍♂️📌 (52:09) Love life ❤️🌹 (52:48) Choosing a partner 💞🤔 (55:10) Aligning with your partner 👫⚡ (57:15) Experiencing true love 💖🌈 (59:43) Success in dating 💌🥂 (01:01:35) How to progress in relationships 👩‍❤️‍👨➡️💍 (01:03:01) Practicing gratitude 🙏🌸 (01:07:09) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Roxie Nafousi, bestselling author and self-development coach, to explore how personal struggle can become the catalyst for profound transformation. From the depths of addiction, loneliness, and emotional lows, Roxie shares the pivotal moments that pushed her to rebuild her life from the inside out. The conversation unpacks manifestation not as magic, but as a practical, healing practice rooted in self-awareness, discipline, and consistent action. Roxie opens up about the role of affirmations in rewiring the mind, navigating the challenges of dating and confidence, and finding purpose in helping others unlock their potential. An honest, moving look at what it really takes to turn pain into power, and become the architect of your own life. Filmed at The Berkeley, London, Knightsbridge Suite. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨ (04:36) Seven Roles of Manifestation ✨📜 (07:33) Everybody is always manifesting 🌍💭 (08:21) Daydreaming vs. Manifesting 💭⚡ (11:27) Self-development is cool 📚😎 (13:09) Chasing vs. Attracting 🏃‍♂️🧲 (13:51) The act of chasing 🏃‍♀️💨 (14:57) Growing Up 👶➡️🧑 (20:58) Discovering Self-Worth 💎🪞 (26:53) Turning pain to drive 💔🚀 (32:13) The grey zone ⚫⚪ (33:40) Helping others 🤝🏻💡 (38:24) From passion to business ❤️💼 (41:56) Generalist vs. Specialist 🛠️🎯 (42:54) The best version of self 🌟🪞 (40:40) Confidence 💪🏻😌 (41:48) Not feeling like you’re enough 😔🚫 (43:13) Self-Worth 💎✨ (48:10) Dating ❤️💬 (53:12) Approach to good dating 🗝️💘 (54:29) Not in touch with your truth 🙈🗣️ (55:54) Honesty in dating 💬🤍 (56:46) Best place to meet new people 🏙️ 🤝🏻 (59:14) First Date À La Poubelles 🗑️🍷 (01:01:37) Ideal first date 💡❤️ (01:03:37) First Date Fantastiques ✨🍷 (01:06:18) First dinner date conversations 🍽️ 🗣️ (01:08:43) Dating someone with a child 👩‍👧 ❤️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, The Gstaad Guy sits down with Nicolas Bijan, founder of NB44 and son of legendary designer Bijan, to explore the values and mindset behind building something new while honouring a storied family name. From growing up in a household defined by excellence to carving out his own creative path, Nicolas shares the lessons shaped by tough love, discipline, and perspective. The conversation delves into the responsibility that comes with privilege, the importance of respect, and why hard work and humility remain central to his identity. With clarity and conviction, Nicolas reflects on legacy, not as something inherited, but something earned every day. Filmed at Nobel LA’s St. Ives property. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro ✨ (05:11) NB44 🧥 (07:15) Values ⚖️ (08:13) Bijan Pakzad 👨‍💼 (14:03) “How I was raised” 🧑‍🧑‍🧒 (14:29) Relationships with people 🤝🏻 👥 (15:42) Loss 🖤 😔 (18:19) The American Dream 🇺🇸 💭 (20:20) Pressure & Responsibility 😩 🤝🏻 (24:03) Starting a business & family 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 💼 (25:41) Filling a void 🫂 (27:39) Developed vs. Inherited values 👴🏻 ➡️ 👦🏻 ⚖️ (30:53) Being a young parent 👩‍🍼👨‍🍼 (36:02) Legacy 📜 (41:07) Multi-generational business 🧑‍🧒‍🧒 💼 (44:15) Household & Work 🏠 🧑‍💻 (53:40) Definition of luxury 📖 💎 (56:08) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, The Gstaad Guy sits down with Georgios Frangulis, the visionary behind Oakberry, to explore how he turned a niche superfruit into a global premium brand. From launching with limited resources to now sponsoring the BWT Alpine Formula One Team, Georgios shares the unlikely path that took Oakberry from street-level scepticism to centre-stage visibility. The conversation delves into the realities of entrepreneurship, navigating doubt, mastering timing, and the mindset needed to keep going through personal and professional trials, including his battle with cancer. Georgios reflects on what it means to stay committed to your vision, even when the world says no.  Filmed at Casa Cipriani New York’s Liberty Corner Suite. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro ✨ (01:55) Oakberry 🫐 (07:02) Battling cancer 🎗️💪🏻 (09:17) Expanding the business 📈🌍 (11:15) The first location 🏪📍 (12:53) Açaí 🫐 🥣 (21:07) Shelf life of Açaí ⏳🫐 🥣 (24:54) Building a luxury brand 💼✨ (29:45) Building the dream 🏗️ 💭 (34:04) People doubting you 🤨🚫 (39:28) Trusting people in business 🤝🏻 💼 (42:00) Knowing your limits 🚧 🧠 (47:54) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Stefan Sonnenfeld, legendary colourist and founder of Company 3, to explore the discipline, drive, and vision behind some of the most iconic visuals in modern entertainment. Known for his pioneering work with Apple and countless cultural touchpoints across film, fashion, and advertising, Stefan unpacks what it means to shape stories through colour. From policing piracy in the early days to becoming a creative "sheriff" in his own right, the conversation dives into the grit behind his journey, working tirelessly, creating opportunities where there were none, and staying ahead through health, wellness, and biohacking. A rare glimpse into the life and mind of someone who’s not just colouring film, but culture itself. Filmed at Nobel LA’s St. Ives property. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨ (02:39) Police Officer 👮‍♂️ (08:58) Giving Back 🤝🏻 (10:05) Why colour grading? 🎨🤔 (12:59) Discovering Colouring 🔍🎨 (17:24) How colour affects films 🎬🌈 (18:03) What is colour? 🌈❓ (22:17) Manipulating feature films 🎞️ 🛠️ (26:20) Working with Apple 🍏💻💼 (26:48) Steve Jobs’ attention to detail 👓 🔍 (33:27) Balancing life ⚖️🧘 (34:02) Greatness requires sacrifice 🥇🔥 (39:14) No room for complacency 🚫😌 (39:36) Lessons passed down 📜👨‍🏫 (42:00) A creative leader 🎨👑 (47:35) Optimisation ⚙️📈 (48:49) AI obliterates mediocrity 🤖💥 (50:48) Timing ⏱️ 🎯 (54:58) Health & Biohacking 🧬🥗 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, The Gstaad Guy sits down with designer and creative mind Benjamin Paulin to explore how design, culture, and heritage intersect in his evolving body of work. As the son of legendary furniture designer Pierre Paulin, Benjamin brings a unique perspective on honouring tradition while pushing the boundaries of form and function. The conversation unpacks the balance between art and design, the role of modularity in shaping how we live, and the tension between legacy and pop culture. Benjamin also reflects on the discipline of designing with constraints, how limitations can sharpen creativity and give rise to ideas that are both functional and visionary. Through a lens of innovation and influence, he shares what it means to build a future-forward design language, one piece at a time. (00:00) Intro ✨ (02:01) Echo Of Pierre Paulin 🪑🔊🕰️ (03:49) Passion for Furniture ❤️‍🔥🪑 (04:59) Values ⚖️ (08:32) Art vs. Design 🎨 📐 (09:44) Form vs. Function ⚖️🛠️ (10:57) The Dune 🏜️ 🛋️ (15:49) Paulin & Pop-Culture 🛋️ 🎬 🎤 (19:00) Future of Furniture 🔮🪑 (23:44) Design of The Dune ✏️🏜️🛋️ (26:38) “Passion for design” ❤️‍🔥📐 (33:23) “How Paulin restarted” 🔁🪑👨‍🎨 (36:33) Integrity 🧱💎 (37:58) The Paulin Designs 🪑✨✏️ (40:12) “The living room” 🛋️ 📺 (43:51) “Working without limitations” 🚀🧠🔓 (46:26) “Constraints” ⛓️📏 (48:09) “University of rap” 🎓🎤 (52:09) “Stay passionate” 🧡🔥💪🏻 (56:59) Architects vs. Interior Designers vs. Designers 🏛️🛋️🎨 (58:34) Family & Work 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 💼 (01:05:18) “Screens are everywhere” 📱💻 (01:06:18) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, The Gstaad Guy sits down with Adam and Ryan Goldston, the twin brothers behind APL (Athletic Propulsion Labs), the brand that disrupted the sneaker world with a basketball shoe so advanced it was banned by the NBA. The conversation dives into what it means to build a brand with authenticity at its core, and how vision, process, and purpose have shaped APL’s rise in the luxury performance category. From engineering innovation based on real needs, not hype, to defining what credibility means in today’s culture-driven landscape, Adam and Ryan share how dreaming big, staying focused, and listening closely can drive true impact. Filmed at Nobel LA’s St. Ives property. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro ✨ (03:12) Genesis of APL 🌱👟 (05:36) Induction into the CFDA 🤝🏻🏛️✍🏻 (07:30) From vision to reality 👁️😌 (08:42) “Luxury Performance Category” ✨👟 (10:21) “Making the right decisions” ✅⚖️ (12:14) Pursuing an idea 💡🏃 (15:50) Confidence 😎💪🏻 (17:55) The disbelievers 😲 (20:08) Logos 🔲 🔠 (21:48) “Tackling a new silhouette” 🆕 (24:56) “Positioning of APL” 🎯 👟 (29:40) “Love for obsession” ❤️ 😵‍💫 (31:39) “Vision, POV, Perspective” 👁️ (34:58) “Design & Colour” ✍🏻 🎨 (37:47) “Taste” 🤌🏻 (41:10) “Process” 🔄⏳ (43:40) “Inspiration” 💡🎨 (46:44) “Moments of defeat” ⏳😫 (49:01) “Learning from failure” 📚🧠❌ (54:15) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, The Gstaad Guy sits down with tech entrepreneur and human optimisation pioneer Bryan Johnson to explore the ideas, trade-offs, and motivations behind Blueprint, his controversial and cutting-edge protocol to reverse ageing and extend biological youth. The conversation unpacks the science of longevity, the measurable impact of sleep, nutrition, and cellular regeneration, and how our perception of health is being completely redefined by technology. Bryan speaks openly about the sacrifices behind his routine, the psychology of motivation, and the role of superintelligence in reshaping not just what we do, but who we are. (00:00) Intro ✨ (02:52) Former Life ⏪👤 (05:05) The Bargain 🤝🏻👌🏼 (06:07) Sleep 😴 (07:15) Health vs. Work 🍎💊💼 (10:11) Health Is Cool 🍎😎 (13:14) The Journey 🚗 (14:08) “The body is god” 👤👑 (15:37) “Added years or quality of life?” 📅🧘🏻 (16:39) “Stopping everything” ✋🏻🛑 (19:35) “Superintelligence & health problems” 🧠😷 (21:20) “Where are we as a species?” ❓🧑‍🤝‍🧑 (24:06) “Sun exposure” ☀️ (25:44) “Where to live”📍🏠 (28:43) “Sleep is antisocial” 😴🤐 (30:12) “Health decisions” 🍎🤔 (34:56) “Archetypes of Don’t Die” 🦁💊 (36:42) Growth Vectors 📈 (40:18) “Health as a status signal” 🍎✅ (43:13) “Speed of aging” ⏳👴🏻👵🏻 (46:50) “Bad things can happen” ☣️ (49:02) Extra Virgin Olive Oil 🫒🫙 (50:17) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, The Gstaad Guy sits down with Lori and Marci Hirshleifer, co-owners of the iconic luxury boutique Hirshleifers, to explore how a century-old family business has adapted, grown, and thrived in this day and age. This conversation traces what it’s like to work alongside family, and how creative and strategic decisions are made when curating collections. Lori and Marci reflect on their role in sparking the global handbag charm trend, and how Hirshleifers has consistently stayed ahead of the curve through bold buying choices and a sharp eye for what’s next. They go on to share how they've developed a unique presence online, and how the boutique continues to stand out through its carefully curated mix of legacy labels and emerging designers. Filmed at Casa Cipriani New York’s Liberty Corner Suite. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro ✨ (04:20) Family businesses 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 💼 (07:00) Social media journey📱🚀 (08:30) Unique collections 🌟 (10:00) “Are you inspired by other stores?”💡🛍️ (10:56) Relationship with Virgil Abloh 👑 (13:28) Handbag charms 🔗👜 (15:02) Growth & change of life 📈🌱 (17:18) Category of style 🔠 😎 (20:26) Tips for business 💡🏢 (22:28) Working with family 🧑‍💻👩‍💻👨‍💻 (23:16) “Approach to business” 🎯 💼 (25:47) Detaching from the family business ⛓️‍💥 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 💼 (28:27) “Decision making process for stocking brands?” ⚖️ (29:40) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨   (32:16) Age to wear designer pieces 🔞👗👕 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, The Gstaad Guy sits down with GQ Editor-in-Chief Will Welch to talk about the intersection of fashion and culture, the importance of storytelling in an era of algorithms, and how GQ has evolved into a creative platform where the best idea wins, and every voice matters. Will shares his perspective on the devolution of traditional media, the unpredictable nature of virality, and why being yourself is the only strategy that truly lasts. From deep journalism to digital creativity, this conversation explores how GQ continues to innovate and remain culturally relevant, not just as a magazine, but as a global creative community. Filmed at Casa Cipriani New York’s Bartholdi Presidential Suite.  Timestamps: (00:00) Intro ✨ (00:49) Pronouncing “Gstaad”🗣️🇨🇭🏔️ (04:50) The Gstaad Guy is a fan of GQ 🏆📔 (06:55) “The world of GQ” 🤗🤝📔 (08:16) “Your perception of GQ?” 🧐📔 (11:40) GQ’s positive work environment 😁✅💼 (13:25) “Industry & GQ: then vs. now” 🆚 (17:42) “The GQ reader” 🤓☯️🌱 (21:07) GQ is a community platform 🧑‍🧑‍🧒 🤲 (22:28) The Gstaad Guy platform 🏆🤲 (26:23) The Gstaad Guy’s creative decisions 🏆🎨 (28:43) Predicting performance 🤔📈 (31:11) On a cover of a magazine 🤩📔 (34:47) Building the GQ universe 🔧📔🌎 (39:22) “Obsessed with the passions” ❤️‍🔥 (41:38) Definition of “cool” 😎 (44:04) “Be yourself” 😊 (49:05) Generalist vs. Expert 🤔🤓 (50:03) Virgil Abloh 👑✨ (54:28) “The multi-hyphenate & the freelancer” 🧑‍💻👩‍💻 (54:53) “Being Editor-in-Chief of GQ” ✍️👨‍💼📔 (58:52) Managing creative freedom 🧑‍💼👩‍💼🎨 (01:01:22) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, The Gstaad Guy sits down with Eric Schmidt, former CEO and Chairman of Google, to explore how gratitude and human values can coexist with rapid technological acceleration. From the role of AI in reshaping productivity to the dawn of hyper-intelligence, Eric shares his thoughts on how to remain grounded in an age defined by algorithms. The conversation touches on the ethical responsibilities of tech leadership, the importance of human freedom in a machine-driven world, and how embracing gratitude can offer clarity amid complexity. With a rare mix of philosophical depth and operational insight, Eric unpacks what it means to build and live intentionally in the future we’re all rushing toward. Filmed at Nobel LA’s Benedict property. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro ✨ (02:00) “Knowledge & intellect” 📖🧠 (03:40) Scale the next generation 📈 (05:30) “Values in Founders" 🔍🤝 (06:55) Principles of Command ✒️ 📜👉 (10:00) Conversations & learning 💬📚🧠 (12:33) “Detailed planning, detailed thinking, & command” 📆🤔👉 (13:29) “Reducing friction” 🚫🐌 (15:35) “Latency, the enemy of productivity”⏳🚀 (17:20) “Economics of scarcity to scarcity of attention” 💰📊⚠️ (21:16) “The “search” & the application of algorithms”🔎💻🌐 (23:41) Gresham’s Law ⚖️ (25:22) “Would The Gstaad Guy be a good boyfriend?” 🇨🇭🏔️❤️ (28:00) “Outsmarting AI” 🤓🤖 (32:16) “Algorithms making content" 💻🌐🎥 (34:29) Dude With Sign 🪧 (36:57) “A digital extension of yourself" 💻🤳❓ (40:12) “Manipulate human behaviour” 🎭🙃 (41:03) “A change in hardware” 🔄📱 (42:33) “Switching off" 🎚️📴 (44:08) The impact of the internet 🌐😎 (45:57) “Designing a city” 🏙️🧑‍🎨 (48:11) The next generation 🎁 ⏭️ 🧑‍🧒 (50:45) “Maximum age to be a president?” 🔞👨‍💼 (52:17) “Founders finding their replacement” 👤🔁👤 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, The Gstaad Guy chats with jewelery designer and business owner Nadine Ghosn of Nadine Ghosn Fine Jewelry, to discuss building a brand from the ground up, why not fitting-in can be a strength, and how to stay creative in an industry that often plays it safe. Nadine Ghosn is a Lebanese-Brazilian jewelery designer known for her playful and unconventional pieces that mix high-end jewelry with a youthful playfulness, from diamond studded burgers to pencil-shaped bracelets. Her pieces blend pop culture references with luxury craftsmanship, often redefining the perception of what luxury jewelery can be. Filmed at Nobel LA’s St. Ives property. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro ✨ (02:24) “Why Jewelry”? 💍 (05:40) Inspiration behind Poubel 🗑️ (06:50) “Playful luxury” and self-expression 💳🎨 (10:00) “Beauty of life” ☯️ (10:30) Collaborations 🤝 (13:35) “Taking a risk in life” ⚠️ (16:22) “Right time and moment” ⌚️ (20:12) Meaning of Success 🙌🏻 (23:05) Loneliness 😔 (29:20) Building a business & personal life 📝🧑‍🧑‍🧒 (31:11) Internal struggle 😩 (35:06) Personal Growth & Development 📈 (37:25) Gratitude 🙏🏼 (39:24) Being an introvert 😶‍🌫️ (46:28) Privacy 🔒 (51:22) Advice 💡🗣️ (54:17) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this debut episode, The Gstaad Guy sits down with world-renowned chef Daniel Humm of the three Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park for a candid conversation about creativity, reinvention and what it takes to serve meaning on a plate. Daniel Humm is a Swiss plant-based chef and the visionary behind Eleven Madison Park, Clemente Bar and the lifestyle brand Eleven Madison Home. In September 2024, he was named a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for food education, recognising his advocacy for sustainable food systems. Filmed at Casa Cipriani New York’s Bartholdi Presidential Suite.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, The Gstaad Guy chats with model and fashion content creator Wisdom Kaye, to discuss the evolution of personal style, navigating the fashion world as a digital native, and how to build influence without compromising authenticity. Wisdom Kaye is a Nigerian-American fashion model and content creator who rose to prominence through his bold, editorial-level style on TikTok. Blending high fashion with streetwear and cinematic storytelling, Wisdom has become a voice for a new generation of style icons, redefining what it means to be fashionable, expressive and fearless in the digital age. Filmed at Casa Cipriani New York’s Liberty Corner Suite. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro ✨ (03:23) “A very IRL individual” 💯😌 (06:44) “How people know me online” ⌨️ ✅ (07:24) “The artist loving their own work” 🧑‍🎨 (08:37) “Your inspiration and journey” 🤔💡 (13:27) “What I focus on now” 🧘‍♂️ (16:00) Both Sides of the Coin 🪙 (18:17) Mixing Old with the New 📜📱 (21:13) “Did you imagine this life?” 💭 (23:50) “How important is timing?” ⌚️ (24:17) Professional beatboxer 🗣️ (28:21) Inclusive fashion content creator 📲 (34:24) Feeling out of place 😥 (38:34) “Life is about forming connections” 🔗 (40:26) “Comfort and excitement in your work” 👨‍💼🤩 (42:42) Confronting one’s weaknesses 🤼🤕 (45:45) Entrepreneurial desires 👨‍💼💰📈 (51:55) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices