Ian Rickwood never planned to get into the carwash business but when he saw how outdated the service was, he spotted an opportunity. Rickwood shares how Aquasonic is using smart tech and Formula 1-inspired drying to change the game. 

Ian Rickwood never planned to get into the carwash business but when he saw how outdated the service was, he spotted an opportunity. Rickwood shares how Aquasonic is using smart tech and Formula 1-inspired drying to change the game.&nbsp;

Monocle Radio’s weekly tour of the most inspiring people, companies and ideas in global business, from startups to heritage brands, covering the best in hospitality, design, fashion and retail. 

Monocle Radio’s weekly tour of the most inspiring people, companies and ideas in global business, from startups to heritage brands, covering the best in hospitality, design, fashion and retail.

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Eureka 432: What carwash companies can learn from F1

Andrew Mueller speaks with Hamdullah Mohib, acting CEO of Abu Dhabi-based satellite manufacturer Orbitworks, about the UAE’s rapidly growing space industry, the company’s recent deal with France’s CNES and the journey from his diplomatic role as Afghanistan’s ambassador to the US to the space sector.

Andrew Mueller speaks with Hamdullah Mohib, acting CEO of Abu Dhabi-based satellite manufacturer Orbitworks, about the UAE&rsquo;s rapidly growing space industry, the company&rsquo;s recent deal with France&rsquo;s CNES and the journey from his diplomatic role as Afghanistan&rsquo;s ambassador to the US to the space sector.

Orbitworks and the UAE’s race to space

Colin Chinnery and Purat ‘Chang’ Osathanugrah discuss their respective cultural institutions in Beijing and Bangkok. We explore how they’re making art more accessible, as well as sound culture and the challenges posed by AI.

Colin Chinnery and Purat &lsquo;Chang&rsquo; Osathanugrah discuss their respective cultural institutions in Beijing and Bangkok. We explore how they&rsquo;re making art more accessible, as well as sound culture and the challenges posed by AI.

The Entrepreneurs Live in Shanghai: Museum of the future

Oribe co-founder Daniel Kaner talks about creating a luxury haircare brand that brings fashion, fragrance and performance together. He shares why the best time to innovate is when you’re gaining momentum. Plus: Dilli House founder Arpit Kaushik on going against the grain and creating an ‘anti-perfume’.

Oribe co-founder Daniel Kaner talks about creating a luxury haircare brand that brings fashion, fragrance and performance together. He shares why the best time to innovate is when you&rsquo;re gaining momentum. Plus: Dilli House founder Arpit Kaushik on going against the grain and creating an &lsquo;anti-perfume&rsquo;.

Eureka 432: What carwash companies can learn from F1

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