In this episode, The Gstaad Guy sits down with Adam and Ryan Goldston, the twin brothers behind APL (Athletic Propulsion Labs), the brand that disrupted the sneaker world with a basketball shoe so advanced it was banned by the NBA.
The conversation dives into what it means to build a brand with authenticity at its core, and how vision, process, and purpose ... Show More
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Warner Music Group Former CEO & Co-Founder of Waverley Capital: Edgar Bronfman Jr – Conviction, Family Business, & Knowing What You Already Have
The Gstaad Guy sits down with Edgar Bronfman Jr, former CEO of Warner Music Group, and now co-founder of the venture firm Waverley Capital, to explore what it takes to back your own judgement when almost nobody around you agrees with it. From producing his first film at sixteen t ... Show More
1h 6m
Sep 9
Golden Goose CEO: Silvio Campara – Culture as Currency, Imperfection, & Why Luxury Can No Longer Rely on Desire
The Gstaad Guy sits down with Silvio Campara, CEO of Golden Goose and one of the most unconventional operators in luxury, to explore what it really takes to build a brand that people feel they belong to rather than simply buy from. From joining a small Venetian sneaker company to ... Show More
56m 36s
Sep 2
Producer, DJ, & Entrepreneur: Rampa – Berlin, Building in the Background, & Loving the Process More Than the Product
The Gstaad Guy sits down with Rampa, producer, DJ and entrepreneur, to explore what happens when the thing you made becomes bigger than you are. Sixteen years on from a shared basement studio and a dream of never going back to the car wash, Rampa reflects on the strange arithmeti ... Show More
1h 16m
Sep 2023
Bjørn Gulden CEO of Adidas: shoes, leadership, and fast decisions
<p>The Norwegian Bjørn Gulden share unique insight into how it was to leave Puma for the main competitor Adidas. He also explains his plan to rebuild adidas, the relationship with Kanye West and why he makes quick decisions.</p><p>The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s ... Show More
34m 17s
Apr 2023
235 - The Pursuit of Happiness — with Vince Lebon
Vince Lebon is a husband, father, and a curious design collaborator. He founded the experiential footwear brand Rollie Nation, where he has designed for and collaborated with celebrities.
In this episode, Vince discusses the importance of pursuing what makes him happy instead of ... Show More
1h 12m
May 2024
Yabu Pushelberg: Building a Better Life
Designers George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg of firm Yabu Pushelberg have helped define luxury interiors for decades, especially hotels. On this episode, the Toronto- and New York–based duo—who are partners in life as well as work—speak with Dan about how they got started, how thei ... Show More
1h 4m