How Italy is positioning itself to become Europe’s next tech hub. Plus: author Mehran Gul on ‘The New Geography of Innovation: The Global Contest for Breakthrough Technologies’. And: Kagi founder Vladimir Prelovac on the search engine’s answer to combating internet AI slop.

How Italy is positioning itself to become Europe&rsquo;s next tech hub. Plus: author Mehran Gul on &lsquo;The New Geography of Innovation: The Global Contest for Breakthrough Technologies&rsquo;. And: Kagi founder Vladimir Prelovac on the search engine&rsquo;s answer to combating internet AI slop.

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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Is Italy’s tech ecosystem on the rise? Takeaways from The Bologna Gathering 2025

Alistair Hughes, managing director for Savoir Beds, talks about the storied history of the century-old bedmaker who has, literally, supported figures including Winston Churchill and Marilyn Monroe. He discusses craftsmanship and changes in premium markets. Plus: we meet global strategist Farah Ragheb, founder of leadership consultancy The Simplified Model.

Alistair Hughes, managing director for Savoir Beds, talks about the storied history of the century-old bedmaker who has, literally, supported figures including Winston Churchill and Marilyn Monroe. He discusses craftsmanship and changes in premium markets. Plus: we meet global strategist Farah Ragheb, founder of leadership consultancy The Simplified Model.

Why sleep is still the ultimate luxury. And: what simplification teaches us about better business

Donald Trump’s threats about taking control of Greenland have thrust the island into the global spotlight, drawing journalists and tourists alike. In Nuuk, Monocle’s Andrew Mueller explores what this attention means for local entrepreneurs, speaking with Casper Frank Møller, CEO and co-founder of adventure travel company Raw Arctic.

Donald Trump&rsquo;s threats about taking control of Greenland have thrust the island into the global spotlight, drawing journalists and tourists alike. In Nuuk, Monocle&rsquo;s Andrew Mueller explores what this attention means for local entrepreneurs, speaking with Casper Frank M&oslash;ller, CEO and co-founder of adventure travel company Raw Arctic.

How is the sudden global attention on Greenland changing its economy? 

Meadow’s CEO, Victor Ljungberg, shares how smart design can create a practical alternative to single-use packaging. Plus: Lombard Odier Group’s UK CEO, Mark Goddard, talks about Britain’s entrepreneurial environment.

Meadow&rsquo;s CEO, Victor Ljungberg, shares how smart design can create a practical alternative to single-use packaging. Plus: Lombard Odier Group&rsquo;s UK CEO, Mark Goddard, talks about Britain&rsquo;s entrepreneurial environment.

Is Italy’s tech ecosystem on the rise? Takeaways from The Bologna Gathering 2025

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