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Jamie Foale is the CEO and Co-Founder of Playfinder, an online booking platform for local sports facilities in the UK. Playfinder is a prime example of technology disrupting and transforming long-standing, inefficient processes and in this episode we discuss the obstacles Jamie and his partner have overcome, the challenges in light of Covid-19 and their success in raising multiple rounds of financing.  

For more information about Playfinder go to https://www.playfinder.com/ and for more information about Waverton go to https://www.waverton.co.uk/ 

Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/ 

Jamie Foale- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-foale-250b9422/

This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285.  Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.  

The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording.  This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change.

The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. 

Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services.  We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment.

All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information.

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Keld van Schreven is the Co-Founder of KR1, a Blockchain Investment Company that supports early stage decentralised and open source Blockchain projects. With past year seeing an extraordinary rise in the price of Bitcoin and the beginning of the institutional acceptance of cryptocurrencies, we discuss what drew Keld to Bitcoin, the technologies that underpin cryptocurrencies as well as his fund and investment process. 

For more information about KR1 go to www.KR1.io or https://twitter.com/kr1plc and for more information about Waverton go to https://www.waverton.co.uk/ 

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Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/ 

Keld van Schreven- https://www.linkedin.com/in/keldvs/

This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285.  Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.  

The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording.  This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change.

The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. 

Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services.  We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment.

All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information.

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Nick Cawley is the Regional Head of UK / Ireland and Global Private Clients Service Line Leader at Ocorian, a financial services company. In this episode we discuss intergenerational wealth transfer and in what can be an emotive topic for some, we touch on ways in which to approach the subject, challenges this can cause for clients and different philosophies between the generations.

For more information about Ocorian go to https://www.ocorian.com/ or for more information about Waverton go to https://www.waverton.co.uk/

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Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/

Nick Cawley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cawley-ocorian/

This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. 

The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording. This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change.

The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon.

Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services. We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment.

All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information.

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Paul Ford is the Founder and CEO of Acin, a company that revolutionises the way financial institutions manage non-financial risk and controls. With some of the largest scandals of recent times due to human error and ‘fat fingers’, his award winning SaaS platform enables companies to fully digitise non-financial risks and manage them like a data science. Paul’s insight into this arena is both fascinating and eye-opening, especially as we continue remote and flexible working. 

For more information about Acin go to https://acin.com/ or for more information about Waverton go to https://www.waverton.co.uk/ 

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Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/

Paul Ford -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ford-56b509/

This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285.  Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.  

The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording.  This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change.

The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. 

Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services.  We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment.

All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information.

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Andy Seaman is the Manager of the Stratton Street Renminbi Bond Fund. In this episode we discuss why he started the fund in 2007, where he finds his best ideas and ultimately, what he’s trying to achieve. We also examine how investment opportunities have changed since the fund launched and what the rising influence of China means for the currency and broader Asian investment landscape.

For more information about Stratton Street go to https://www.strattonstreet.com or for more information about Waverton go to https://www.waverton.co.uk/

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Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/

Andy Seaman -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-seaman-9177822/

This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. 

The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording. This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change.

The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon.

Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services. We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment.

All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information.

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Charles Robinson is the 20 year old founder of GelCard, a company that he started in 2020 when his studies were halted due to Covid-19. The company manufactures premium hand sanitiser cards with bespoke designs for brands and having already collaborated with big names in the hospitality sector, Charles’ product is going from strength to strength. We discuss how he has launched a business during these challenging times, his approach to running the company and his plans for future growth.  

Connect on LinkedIn

Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/ 

Charles Robinson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-a-robinson/

For more information about GelCard go to https://gelcard.co.uk/ or for more information about Waverton go to https://www.waverton.co.uk/ 

This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.  

The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording. This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change.

The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. 

Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services. We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment.

All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information.

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Jamie Dundas is the founder of Monday Works, a company that specialises in the launch and growth of flexible work spaces. He is also a co-founder of The Refinery, a shared workspace for early stage start-ups and freelancers, which opened in 2013. In this episode we discuss the rising popularity of shared workspaces, the challenges of taking on extremely successful competitors and Jamie’s approach to raising investment. 

Connect on Linkedin

Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/ 

Jamie Dundas -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiedundas/

For more information about Monday Works or The Refinery go to https://mondayworks.co.uk/ or https://www.therefinerylondon.com/en or for more information about Waverton go to https://www.waverton.co.uk/ 

This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285.  Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.  

The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording.  This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change.

The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. 

Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services.  We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment.

All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information.

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James Lowther is the founder of The Lacquer Company, a lacquer production company based in Saigon that specialises in bespoke, contemporary designs. In this episode we discuss how James discovered lacquer, how he runs a business that transcends continents and the challenges of raising investment. 

Connect on Linkedin

Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/ 

James Lowther - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-lowther-aa15488/

For more information about The Lacquer Company go to https://thelacquercompany.com or for more information about Waverton go to https://www.waverton.co.uk/ 

This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.  

The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording. This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change.

The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. 

Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services. We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment.

All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information.

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Alistair Frost is the founder of Pentire Drinks, a non-alcoholic spirits company based in Cornwall. In this episode we discuss how he founded the business, the trials and tribulations of raising external capital and the opportunity in the non-alcohol segment.  

Connect on Linkedin

Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/ 

Alistair Frost - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-frost-69085045/

Alistair Frost is the founder of Pentaire Drinks, a non-alcoholic spirits company based in Cornwall. In this episode we discuss how he founded the business, the trials and tribulations of raising external capital and the opportunity in the non-alcohol segment.  

For more information about Pentaire Drinks go to pentiredrinks.com/or for more information about Waverton go to Waverton.co.uk

This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.  

The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording. This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change.

The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. 

Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services. We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment.

All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information.

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Charlie Jardine is the founder and CEO of EO Charging, a company that designs and manufactures charging points for EV cars in the UK. In this episode we discuss how he founded the business in his shed, how he scaled it up and raised his first round of external capital.

Connect on Linkedin

Doug Barnett – https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-barnett-a475b820/ 

Charlie Jardine - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-jardine-0133b245/

For more information about EO Charging head to eocharging.com or for more information about Waverton go to Waverton.co.uk

This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285.  Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.  

The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording.  This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change.

The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. 

Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services.  We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment.

All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.