“You really have to be unwaveringly obsessed..."
Harry Stebbings’ career began at the age of 13, when he watched The Social Network — David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin’s brooding portrayal of the earliest days of Facebook. But whereas many of us watched that film and thought: “I’d quite like to be a tech founder”, Harry watched it and thought: “Gosh. I want to be a venture capitalist.”
A few years later, and with £200 pounds in the bank and not a single contact in the VC world, Harry started his podcast, The Twenty Minute VC. Now, more than 10 years and 1400 episodes later, Harry has pivoted his juggernaut-like podcast into his very own VC fund — one that has backed 13 unicorns to-date. Here, in a beautifully candid interview, Harry tells the podcast about the AI start-up sphere; why he chooses to work nine-to-nine, six days a week; how his often lonely childhood formed his entrepreneurial mindset; the dangers of social media usage; and the things that make him optimistic about the future.
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In conversation with Daisy Knatchbull, Editor of Kultura
In this special episode of the Gentleman's Journal Podcast we sit down with Daisy Knatchbull and Harry Jarman to discuss the launch of Kultura — a new magazine about pioneering women redefining success on their own terms. The entrepreneurs talk about how the venture first came about; the struggle of coming up with a name; why Lauren Hutton, at the age of 81; was the best possible first cover star; and why it’s always worth paying more for shoes.
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Tom Gearing, CEO and Co-Founder of Cult Wines
The co-founder of the wine investment giant talks earliest wine memories, investment-grade riesling, and the enduring power of Burgundy.
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Michael Kliger, LuxExperience, CEO
Among a slew of high-profile luxury e-commerce casualties, Mytheresa has enjoyed remarkable and sustained success — a trajectory that has been masterminded, in no small part, by the company's affable CEO, Michael Kliger.
Now, Kliger has spearheaded the formation of LuxExperience — a new group that includes Mytheresa, Net-A-Porter, Mr Porter, Yoox, and The Outnet under one roof.
Here, in a special recording at Huntsman on Savile Row, Kliger reveals the secrets of his success — and his predictions for the future of luxury.
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GJ LIVE: A guide to alternative investments
This talk will serve as a comprehensive guide to alternative investments, offering insights into diverse asset classes beyond traditional stocks and bonds, empowering investors to explore opportunities in areas like real estate, wine, watches, art and cars. Joe Twyman (Classic Car Investment), Tom Gearing (CEO of Cult Wines) and Chris Youé (PHILLIPS Auction House representative on Contemporary Art and Watches).
The Gentleman‘s Journal brings you exclusive interviews with the world‘s most interesting tastemakers, entrepreneurs and raconteurs. Hosted by Joseph Bullmore.
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