The podcast & community for London's next generation of builders

Conviction that reshaped industries.

The full stories of the founders and investors who transformed their industries, from air travel to banking to AI, and the bold bets that got them there.

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  • 6 episodes
  • Live at LSE
  • London based
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About us

Every industry gets reshaped by someone's high‑conviction bet.

We sit down with the people who made those bets, challenging how things were done and changing their field for good. We go through the whole journey: the first job, the turning points, the doubts and what comes next. Honest stories and practical lessons for young professionals.

  1. 01

    Recorded live at LSE

    Every episode is a fireside chat in front of a live audience. Come along and ask your own questions.

    See upcoming recordings →
  2. 02

    Released on YouTube & Spotify

    The full conversation, wherever you watch or listen.

    Browse past episodes →
  3. 03

    The community Coming soon

    Next up: London's home for ambitious students, founders and investors.

Upcoming events

Fireside chat with Matteo Danieli poster
Co-founder & VP of Product, Bending Spoons

Matteo Danieli

Tuesday 27 October · 6:30 – 7:30 PM · Hong Kong Theatre, LSE

Past guests

Reach out

Founder with a story worth telling? Fund looking to back the next generation? Student who wants in on the community? Whether it's a guest pitch, an event partnership or a sponsorship, we'd love to hear from you.