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The New Stack Analysts

The New Stack

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Alex Williams, founder of The New Stack, hosts "The New Stack Analysts," a biweekly round-table discussion covering The New Stack's latest data research, and topics related to app development and back-end services. Listen to our other TNS Podcasts on SoundCloud: The New Stack Makers: https://soundcloud.com/thenewstackmakers The New Stack Context: https://soundcloud.com/thenewstackcontext The New Stack @ Scale: https://soundcloud.com/thenewstackatscale
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Making It In America

Siam Hossain

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Hi Everyone, this is Siam Hossain, welcome to my podcast - Making It In America. Here I talk to successful new immigrants who braved all kinds of obstacles to achieve their own version of the American dream. Join me in this journey where I hear fascinating stories of resilience against adversity and the eventual triumph of these amazing individuals.
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Retales: E-Commerce Growth Stories

Brightpearl Podcasts

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Welcome to "Retales: Ecommerce Growth Stories," a podcast series that brings you the unique and captivating stories of ecommerce retailers from every corner of the globe. Each episode delves deep into the journey of different ecommerce entrepreneurs — from scrappy startups to established multinational chains — shedding light on the strategies they deploy to ride economic waves and seize new opportunities. We feature candid conversations not only with these trailblasing entrepreneurs but also ...
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Magic Internet Money

Brad Mills

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My name is Brad Mills, I am a Bitcoiner. I'm an average person, I just got into Bitcoin early. I'm not a coder, I look at this space from the point of view of a regular user. I believe BTC is the best form of money. It’s free speech money. Digital Gold. Programmable money for the age of the Internet, uncensorable, peer to peer cash. A new asset class, a store of value. One of the most important open source inventions of our time, gifted to the world by an anonymous creator whose identity is ...
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This episode was recorded on April 23, 2023 In this episode, Brad is joined interviews David Bailey for a discussion on the ethical complexities within the cryptocurrency landscape. They tackle the tensions between libertarian values and the reality of Ponzi schemes that sometimes tarnish the industry's reputation. The conversation delves into the …
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This episode was recorded on June 3, 2022 In this episode, Brad Mills interviews author and former Federal Reserve market specialist, Joseph Wang. Known for his work "Central Banking 101," Joseph offers a treasure trove of insights from his tenure at the Fed, drawing on his experiences navigating the financial landscape post the 2008 crisis. Brad a…
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This episode was recorded on April 27, 2023 In this episode, Brad Mills is joined by Nicolas Gregory, an AI connoisseur, fervent bitcoiner, and co-writer of the CivKit White Paper. Amidst a backdrop of financial tumult as depicted in cinematic tales such as “Margin Call” and “The Big Short,” Gregory recounts his evolution from a software engineer e…
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This episode was recorded on April 25, 2023 In this episode, Brad Mills is joined by Liron Shapira, a vocal critic of the cryptocurrency landscape and an advocate for rational thinking in the age of digital disruption. Together, Brad and Liron navigate the tricky topic of artificial intelligence - dissecting the existential threats that loom over h…
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This episode was recorded on December 8, 2022 In this episode, Brad Mills interviews the knowledgeable and insightful John Carvalho. Brad and John dive deep into a range of topics including different perspectives on Bitcoin, decentralized technology, and the challenges of creating alternative solutions. They also explore the concept of slash tags, …
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For our last episode of the season, we have something extra special for you! In this episode, we present a recording of a recent online event hosted as part of Brightpearl's Peak Season series on finance and fundraising in e-commerce. Our host, Caroline Baldwin sat down with Emily Bendell, Founder and CEO at Bluebella, and Nick Torday, Co-founder a…
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Today, we are excited to welcome back James Ewens, a leader who has taken the e-commerce world by storm. James is now a Director at Open 24 Seven, overseeing an impressive portfolio of e-commerce brands, including Green Feathers, Alexander Francis, and SpyCameraCCTV. Want to uncover the secret behind three successful e-commerce brands? James is her…
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Our guest this week is Rakesh Aggarwal, the visionary owner of beauty giant Escentual.com. He joins us to share his insights into the world of technology and its intersection with the beauty industry. The high-end online beauty retailer, which stocks brands including Burberry, Clarins and Dior is a family-grown business, launched by Rakesh Aggarwal…
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This week's guest is Andrew Busby, renowned retail analyst and media contributor, founder of Retail Reflections, and author of "Harry Was Right All Along”. Andrew challenges the notion of true loyalty in retail and whether it even exists in a cost-of-living crisis. He expands on the changing nature of consumer behaviour, and how any misstep from a …
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Imagine believing in the brand you work for with such conviction that you buy it outright 😱 That’s EXACTLY what Coco de Mer’s CEO Lucy Litwack did – and in this week’s episode of Re:tales she tells us why. ⚠️ Spoiler alert: it’s got a lot to do with Lucy’s pioneering belief in female pleasure as a path to empowerment. In this seriously juicy conver…
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In this episode, meet Emily Bendell, the inspiring brainchild and CEO of Bluebella, the fashion-forward brand that is redefining sensuality for the empowerment and comfort of the women who wear their products. From founding Bluebella to disrupt the priority of the male gaze in the industry to recent strides in challenging sexual discrimination in a…
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Join us on a fascinating journey with Lucy Jeffrey, the founder of Bare Kind, as we peel back the layers of her journey from the banking sector to the e-commerce world. Lucy is a beacon of inspiration, demonstrating the power of entrepreneurial spirit and a steadfast commitment to conservation and sustainability. Lucy Jeffrey started her venture wi…
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Are you hungry for business insights? This episode features a hearty conversation with Oliver Spark, the mastermind behind Sweet Analytics and former MD of The White Company. Oliver unpacks his unique approach to data-driven decision making, a strategy that catapulted The White Company from £6 million to a whopping £50 million. Join us as we dive i…
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Can you imagine waking up one morning with an idea that merges your passion for storytelling and your background in marketing, then seeing that idea become a thriving business? That's exactly what happened to our guest, Tori Scott, author, media veteran, and the innovative founder and CEO of Scribbler, a game-changing subscription box company curat…
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Ever imagined a world where the sparkle of glitter doesn't come at the cost of the environment? In the last episode of the series, we talk to Katherine Senior, the founder of EcoStardust, a brand that sells biodegradable eco glitter for the eco-conscious. We dive into the heart of green innovation and how a plant-based alternative to traditional gl…
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Join us on an enlightening journey with Andrew Gibbs-Dabney, founder and CEO of LIVSN is a premium outdoor sustainable apparel brand. With an intriguing path towards minimalism, Andrew shares how scaling back can open up a world of possibilities and introduces us to his brand's ethos of owning less but achieving more with our possessions. His persp…
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Are you curious about the strategies behind the astonishing growth of e-commerce brands? Want to get the inside scoop on how SkateHut became a leading hub for skateboards and roller skates amidst the pandemic-triggered economy? In this epsidoe, we chat to Richard Skidmore, the head honcho of marketing at SkateHut, who spills the beans on the firm's…
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Imagine a world where plastic waste is eliminated and sustainability is not just an option, but a way of life. How can we contribute to this vision? Enter Nick Torday, co-founder and CEO of Bower Collective, who joins us to share their remarkable journey to create a more sustainable future. London-based and launched in 2020, Bower Collective is a h…
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Ever wonder about the secret recipe that propels a brand’s swift transition from a clothing label to a global leader in men’s jewelry? Brace yourself for some remarkable insights from Samuel Darcy, the dynamic Managing Director of Serge Denimes. Samuel unveils the enchanting journey of a brand that has ridden the wave of the booming men’s jewelry m…
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Get ready for a rollercoaster ride into the world of e-commerce, as we sit down with the co-founder of Lovehoney, Richard Longhurst. In a gripping and enlightening conversation, Richard unravels the story of building the world's largest sex toy retailer, and the origin of a new golf accessory innovation, the Pocket Timer. Hear first-hand how Loveho…
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Ever wondered how an e-commerce business can skyrocket to a seven-figure turnover in just a few years? Join us as we chat with the Founder and CEO of Progress Jiu Jitsu, James Tighe, who shares the secrets behind his company's meteoric rise since 2018. Learn how the popularity of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has positively impacted their growth, the challen…
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“A lot of businesses deliver a product to the market which is going to generate profits, not positively impact health. For us, we were all about impacting health, delivering a high quality product to as many people as possible and making it convenient for them to access. Because we made that purpose our North Star, people noticed the difference.” –…
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Ever wondered how to successfully transform a traditional retail brand into a digital powerhouse? Join us as we chat with Peter Gough, Chief Operating Officer at ROKA London, who shares the incredible journey of turning their outdoor lifestyle and accessories brand into a thriving digital and direct-to-consumer business. Discover how they experienc…
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Are you ready to uncover the secrets behind the impressive growth of e-commerce furniture company Industry West? With 80% year on year growth and annual sales figures in the eight digits, we sat down with Ian Leslie, their CMO, to discuss the importance of product curation, being first to market with trends, and the various marketing strategies emp…
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On this episode of Magic Internet Money, Brad Mills hosts a discussion with Adam Back, Austin, and Jameson Lopp. They cover topics such as the competitive nature of the cryptocurrency market, bitcoin's performance improvements, side chains, and the controversy surrounding Altcoins. The speakers also delve into the problems with the banking system a…
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Sara Arthrell is the CMO at Brightpearl, and on this special bumper episode of the podcast, she joins us to share valuable insights from the 2022 Lightning 50 league table geared towards aiding the growth of E-Commerce stores, including strategies, technology and partnerships that will support and increase huge growth scale. Furthermore, as this we…
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In this special bonus episode of the Lightning 50, we speak to an entrepreneur going places. Samanah Duran is a British fashion designer and retail entrepreneur that launched a clothing label and founded a media company – all before turning 30. At 22, Duran launched fashion brand Critics Clothing, and recently made Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. In supp…
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Today we are releasing a special bonus edition of the Lightning 50 in support of International Women’s Day, and we speak to none other than Dr Cameka Smith, founder of The BOSS Network. Smith bootstrapped and founded digital platform The BOSS Network in 2009 to provide online and in-person resources, networking and community for Black women looking…
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In this episode, Wild Cosmetics CEO Freddy Ward shares some fascinating insight into how the brand achieved a whopping 322% growth during 2020/21 to be crowned as the fastest growing Health & Beauty brand in Britain on Brightpearl’s Lightning 50 UK. He also revealed the tech stack that’s powering the brand’s growth and how the business is living up…
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Round Two with Lyn Alden and Joseph Wang On this episode of Magic Internet Money, host Brad Mills invites two previous guests back onto the show. Lyn Alden, an investment strategist with a focus on macroeconomics and Joseph Wang, the CIO of Monetary Macro, return to the show to discuss macroeconomics and Bitcoin with Brad. Brad delivers a recap of …
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In this episode, Brad teams up with Alex Stanczyk — an avid Bitcoiner, a daily Bitcoin chat host on Twitter spaces and a former gold and silver trader who now works as private team MD at Bitcoin savings company Swan Bitcoin. Alex's Bitcoin backstory as someone in those capacities and who only recently had an epiphany about Bitcoin is teeming with i…
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Launched in 2013, Goose & Gander is a unisex clothing brand based in the South West of England, UK. The brand was the brainchild of childhood sweethearts, Olly and Maz. What they lacked in fashion industry experience, they made up for with vision, creativity and a bold determination to succeed. In today's episode, we speak to founder Olly White, wh…
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Bitcoin is The Real Occupy Wall Street with Kent Halliburton In this episode, Brad is joined by Kent Halliburton, the COO of Sazmining — a company that promotes Bitcoin mining using renewable energy technologies. Sazmining is one of several emerging green Bitcoin mining companies looking to flip the narrative in an industry often vilified for its r…
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In this episode of Magic Internet Money, Brad invites amateur economist, Bitcoiner, and fan of the show, Henry Magram, onto the show to discuss in-depth two major concepts; The first being Austrian economics and the second being fractional reserve banking. Brad and Henry mostly agree on a few things, but there are the matters of the fine print to s…
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Freedom Rave Wear (or FRW) is a fashion brand that specializes in bright, colorful freestival clothing. Founded in 2014, FRW creates unique styles made in San Diego, California, and is known for a commitment to sustainability and quality. For this podcast, we spoke to Co-Founder Michael Hodgen. In this episode Michael reveals the core values - and …
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In today's episode, we catch up with Lazy Susan - a garden furniture brand based in Portsmouth, UK. Founded in 2007, the brand specializes in outdoor furniture. During the podcast, the brand’s founder and Chief Executive Michael Scott reveals how the business has overcome the challenges of the pandemic and Brexit to achieve impressive growth over t…
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In today’s episode, Caroline speaks to Piglet in Bed, a luxury bedding, sleepwear and homeware brand founded in 2017. During the podcast, the brand’s CFO Axel Stelk shares how the Brightpearl-powered brand achieved its incredible YOY sales growth to be named one of the top three fastest growing homeware brands in the UK. He also reveals which tech …
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In series two, episode 10, we chatted with Redpost Equestrian, a leading online supplier of equestrian goods that launched way back in 1992 and has since experienced impressive organic growth online as a family-run, Devon-based brand. During the podcast the brand’s Director, Ben Tuff, dived into how the business achieved 73% growth in the last year…
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Heat Transfer Warehouse is a leading online retailer of heat transfer-related products, including heat transfer vinyl, presses, printers and custom printed clothing. During the podcast, Senior Sales Manager Kirk Anton and Director of Operations, AJ McAleer, revealed how the brand achieved impressive 30% year-on-year growth and saw a 2X order increa…
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Kick Game is a high growth brand which stocks exclusive, collectable, and rare sneakers and streetwear by big names such as Nike, Off-White, Air Jordan and Yeezy. Launched in 2013, Kick Game ships worldwide via its popular Shopify webstore and operates through six UK retail stores. On today's podcast, we speak to CEO of Kick Game, Alicia Thompson, …
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Gym & Coffee is an Ireland-based fitness apparel retailer. Launched in 2017, the popular athleisure merchant focuses on socialising through fitness, using a suite of diverse marketing tools. On today's episode, we speak with Diarmuid McSweeney, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing and Community Officer at Gym & Coffee about the phenomenal strategy the br…
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Today, we catch up with trueCABLE, an online network cabling supplier based in Missouri. The brand was created in 2015 with the simple goal of shaking up an outdated industry by delivering the fastest, most reliable low-voltage supplies directly to consumers. Initially selling through Amazon, the business has grown rapidly and now does an increasin…
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Today on the podcast we catch up with Snaffling Pig, a UK-based retailer of pork-based products and novelty gifts. The brand launched in 2014 with a starting fund of only £500, and is now an established retailer of the gifting sector, selling food items and gifts direct-to-consumer via its Shopify website and through a number of UK supermarkets. We…
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In this episode, we speak to Naturecan, an e-commerce retailer of CBD wellness products based in the North West of the UK. The direct-to-consumer brand is popular on a global scale, with its safe, effective and premium hemp-derived CBD products as well as supplements, vitamins and minerals. Andy Duckworth, CEO and Founder at Naturecan, joins the po…
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Today, we catch up with Caden Lane, a Texas-based, female-founded mother and baby brand. The retailer launched as a wholesale brand in 2007 selling door-to-door to bricks-and-mortar stores around the USA, but opened a direct-to-consumer Shopify webstore in 2018 and never looked back. Katy Mimario, CEO and Designer at Caden Lane speaks to us about t…
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Today, we talk to outdoors retailer Passenger Clothing, a UK-based surf and lifestyle apparel brand which prides itself on escapism and sustainability. CEO of Passenger, John Lane, joins us to discuss how the business achieved an incredible 363% growth rate - leading them to place third in the Lightning 50 list of the UK’s fastest-growing brands an…
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To kick off season 2 of the Lightning 50 growth hacking podcast, we sit down with beer-enthusiast brand Pinter, who created a device that allows beer-lovers to brew fresh beer in the comfort of their own homes. Lauded as a more sustainable way to enjoy beer than ordering crates of bottles, the brand made Time magazine’s Top 100 Inventions of 2020 -…
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In this episode, Brad sits down with Sunny Ray and Kyle Kemper. Ray is the cofounder of one of the largest exchanges in India, Unocoin, while Kemper is Justin Trudeau's half-brother and a diehard Bitcoiner. Ray and Kemper are also the hosts of the Love and Freedom podcast, a platform that discusses "current events, challenges, & the opportunities f…
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In this episode of Magic Internet Money, host Brad Mills invites lifelong hacker and Bitcoin entrepreneur, Eric Martindale onto the show to discuss Bitcoin, his journey working as a developer for Bitcoin related companies, and his layer 3 software called Fabric. Brad kicks the show off describing life in Cape Breton and the lessons of that experien…
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On this episode of Magic Internet Money host Brad Mills invites investment strategist Lyn Alden, and analysts Dylan LeClair, and Checkmate onto the show to get into the thick of the technology of blockchains, namely on the topic of censorship resistance and the potential impact the Ethereum 2.0 merge might have in the world of cryptocurrencies. Tim…
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