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A Different Perspective

A Different Perspective is a Zeus podcast, hosted by Nick Searle, Co-Head of Equity Sales. In the different perspective podcast we speak to interesting characters within finance and business to understand more about their personal journey and ambitions. This is co-mingled with a discussion about their business. It’s more about the formation of the individual than the business per se; thus trying to gain that different perspective. This content is issued by Zeus Capital Limited (“Zeus”)

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46:06

A Different Perspective with Brian Cook, fitness...

A Different Perspective ·

2024/04/23

Brian R. Cook is a seasoned entrepreneur with nearly three decades of experience, having launched close to 200 locations for various boutique fitness brands. He holds a B.S. in exercise physiology from Northeastern University and an M.B.A. from Babson College. His latest venture is StretchMed, a franchise specialising in 1-on-1 stretching sessions, which he established in November 2019. StretchMed now operates over 20 locations across five states, focusing on relieving chronic pain,

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42:09

Houman Ashrafzadeh, Co-Founder of Urban Greens and...

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2024/04/09

In this week's episode Nick talks to Houman AshrafzadehHouman is a serial entrepreneur with diverse experiences in business, finance, and management consulting, Houman has developed a unique skill set and a problem-solving approach to business challenges. Houman has current roles as Co-Founder of Urban Greens and CEO & Founder of Padium. Nick and Houman discuss his career start moving from Sweden to London to study and Houman’s move into finance and brokering. Houman later found that he

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A Different Perspective with Giles English, Founder...

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2024/03/26

Giles and his brother Nick co-founded the Bremont Watch Company in 2002, specialising in the creation of luxury mechanical watches. As one of the select British watch manufacturers, Bremont was, in 2008, awarded the title of Best British Emerging Luxury Brand. By 2009, Bremont’s reputation for crafting classic aviation-inspired watches propelled them to become the 20th largest chronometer manufacturer globally, reflecting the growing demand for our distinctive designs. Last year Giles and

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A Different Perspective with Judith Batchelar OBE,...

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2024/03/12

This week, Nick talks to Judith Batchelar OBE. Judith Batchelar OBE is a distinguished figure with over 35 years of experience in the food and drink industry. Her career began in manufacturing before she transitioned into retail, working at Marks and Spencer. From 2004 to 2021, she was pivotal at Sainsbury’s as the Director of Sainsbury’s Brand, overseeing all aspects of the company's product offerings, including policy formation on ethical and sourcing issues, product technology,

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A Different Perspective with Sid Lall, Fund Manager

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2024/02/28

This week, Nick Searle talks to Sid Lall, Fund Manager.After joining Giles Hargreave in 2007 to work on the Marlborough Special Situations Fund, Sid was instrumental in the design and launch of the Marlborough Multi Cap Income Fund in 2011 and has remained its lead manager. The Marlborough Multi Cap Income Fund was the first among their funds to surpass £1bn in assets under management (AUM) for both Marlborough and Hargreave Hale. Hargreave Hale was acquired by Canaccord Genuity in 2017. It

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A Different Perspective with Zeke Faux, Investigative...

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2024/02/14

This week Nick talks to Zeke Faux, Investigative Reporter and Author. Zeke Faux is an investigative reporter for Bloomberg and author of the 2023 book "Number Go Up: Inside Crypto's Wild Rise and Staggering Fall". The book examines the wild characters of the cryptocurrency world. Nick and Zeke discuss the downfall of the FTX exchange in 2022 led by Sam Bankman-Fried, purchasing a Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT, Jean Chalopin the co-creator of Inspector Gadget and his role in the Tether story as

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56:48

A Different Perspective with The Acid Capitalist,...

A Different Perspective ·

2024/01/30

In this week's episode Nick talks to friend of the show Hugh Hendry.Nick and Hugh talk through Hugh’s thoughts on the outlook for 2024 and go on a macro Acid Capitalist trip along the way. They discuss when will the Fed cut interest rates, the 1970s and Hugh's white paper on the parallels between the monetary landscape and the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, suggesting that attempts by central banks to control economic temperature may lead to unintended consequences. They also cover Hugh’s view

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40:39

A Different Perspective with Mark Mills, Entrepreneur...

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2024/01/16

This week, Nick speaks to Mark Mills, Entrepreneur and Advisor.Mark is an Advisor who has built and sold businesses throughout his career. Mark set out to build and exit Cardpoint plc which he grew from a start-up in 2000 to revenues of £100m annually in 2006 with resulting EBITDA of £19.8m in that financial year. Mark’s expertise is derived from his own experiences and since 2007, Mark has been applying his unique process to other businesses and helping the owners to exit.Recognizing

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37:29

A Different Perspective with Graeme Carling, Chairman...

A Different Perspective ·

2024/01/02

This week, Nick speaks to Graeme Carling, Chairman & Co-Founder of The Carling Group.Graeme is a notable entrepreneur, with a reputation for successfully negotiating deals in his own inimitable style: bold, direct, and uncompromising. He has decades of experience in bringing together fragmented markets and successfully negotiating high-value deals. In 2019 Graeme, as CEO of investment company United Capital, began acquiring multiple businesses in the UK building services sector,

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44:48

A Different Perspective with Edwin Brenninkmeyer,...

A Different Perspective ·

2023/12/12

This week, Nick speaks to Edwin Brenninkmeyer, CEO of Oriens Aviation.Edwin is founder and CEO of Oriens Aviation, an exclusive distributor for Pilatus and Tecnam aircraft in the British Isles. The company, as the Authorized Centre for Pilatus and Tecnam aircraft, is dedicated to providing a comprehensive suite of services for private aircraft owners and operators.Edwin comes from a family business background, holding an MBA from Oxford University, where he specialized in business aviation

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36:07

A Different Perspective with Swen Lorenz, CEO of...

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2023/11/24

This week, Nick speaks to Swen Lorenz, CEO & Founder of Sarnia Asset Management, a fund manager based in Guernsey, Channel Islands. Sarnia Asset Management is in the process of launching several high-performing niche funds in public equity. Swen has a 25-year track record start-ups, turnarounds, fund management and also runs an investment website and blog, Undervalued Shares. Nick and Swen discuss Swen’s background, becoming editor-in-chief of a well-respected German investment

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38:39

A Different Perspective with Anthony Chow, co-founder...

A Different Perspective ·

2023/11/14

This week, Nick talks to Anthony Chow, Co-Founder of Agronomics. Anthony co-founded Argonomics in 2018 alongside author, entrepreneur and investor, Jim Mellon. Agronomics is the leading London listed company in the field of cellular agriculture. Cellular agriculture is the production of agriculture products directly from cell cultures that would have otherwise been derived from traditional agriculture methods. Nick and Anthony discuss cellular agriculture, looking at some of Anthony's key

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51:09

A Different Perspective with Richard Mulholland,...

A Different Perspective ·

2023/10/31

This week, Nick talks to Richard Mulholland, Founder of Missing Link. Richard founded Missing Link in 1997, after a career as a rock n’ roll roadie, operating lights for legendary bands including Def Leppard and Iron Maiden. Richard is an expert in persuasive communication and is a global keynote speaker, talking across the world on subjects such as strategy, leadership and sales. Richard and Nick discuss the changing world of presentations, human connection and communication, tools to

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42:07

A Different Perspective with Stephen Julius, Investor...

A Different Perspective ·

2023/10/17

This week, Nick talks to Stephen Julius, Entrepreneur & Investor. Stephen Julius is an entrepreneur and investor focusing on acquiring controlling stakes in bankrupt or distressed, luxury consumer brands, mainly in the power sport industry, and then re-launching the companies. With a love for iconic, product brands, a passion for design, and an interest in fostering craftsmanship within a manufacturing environment.Stephen has brought the following brands back to life: Chris-Craft

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A Different Perspective with Emily Williams...

A Different Perspective ·

2023/10/03

This week, Nick talks to Emily Williams, Co-Founder of IW Aviation. Formerly Board Sales Director at NetJets Europe, Emily has spent a decade advising HNWs and globally recognised corporations on their aviation needs. Her detailed knowledge of the industry includes operations and manufacturers, having built-up vast experience in strategy planning and long-term business analytics for her clients. Emily and Nick discuss her background and career, starting out in Ogilvy & Mather and

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51:02

A Different Perspective with Bob Holt OBE, Business...

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2023/09/19

This week, Nick talks to Bob Holt OBE, acclaimed business leader and philanthropist.Bob Holt, former Director of Mears Group, built the company from a minnow to a market leader. He has since taken his significant experience to several other company boards. Seen as a no-nonsense hands-on achiever with significant experience at Board level, Bob recently turned around Revolution Beauty.Nick and Bob discuss Bob’s start in Oldham in the family’s greengrocers to being Tottenham Hotspur’s CEO

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36:26

A Different Perspective with Andy Lee, Founder and...

A Different Perspective ·

2023/09/05

This week, Nick talks to Andy Lee, Founder and CIO of Parallaxes Capital. Andy founded Parallaxes Capital in 2017. Previously, he was with Lone Star Funds, focused on investing in the Americas. He began his career at Citigroup. Andy graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Masters in Accountancy and a Bachelors in Finance and Accountancy. Nick and Andy discuss Andy’s background, founding Parallaxes Capital to invest in Tax Receivable Agreements (TRAs), strategy

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56:52

A Different Perspective with Martin Varley, Entrepreneur

A Different Perspective ·

2023/08/24

This week, Nick talks to promotional merchandise entrepreneur, Martin Varley. Martin has founded several businesses within the promotional merchandise industry and has extensive knowledge of supply and distribution in the sector. Martin left school at fifteen and worked as a photo journalist before embarking upon his entrepreneurial journey. He started his first promotional product company, which he grew and sold to Bemrose Corporation Plc. Whilst working with Bemrose, Martin launched

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50:10

A Different Perspective with Michael Tobin OBE,...

A Different Perspective ·

2023/08/08

This week, Nick speaks to serial technology entrepreneur and author, Michael Tobin OBE.With over 30 years’ experience in the telecoms and technology sector, Michael is the former CEO of Telecity. Michael built Telecity from a £6m market cap to a £2.6bn business.Michael has since founded Tobin Ventures, and holds multiple NED and Chairman roles with progressive businesses in the datacentre and technology industries. Michael is also Chairman of Audioboom.Nick and Michael discuss Michael’s

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57:23

A Different Perspective with James Ashton, Quoted...

A Different Perspective ·

2023/07/25

This week Nick talks to James Ashton, an author and CEO of the Quoted Companies Alliance. James has been a financial journalist for over 20 years was City Editor and Executive Editor at the Evening Standard, and has also worked at Reuters and the Sunday Times. James is also the CEO of the Quoted Companies Alliance (QCA), which is an enabling, principles-based, corporate governance code for companies focused on growth. James is also an accomplished author, and his third book The Everything

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