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Opportunists and Optimists

Can you be optimistic in the face of a recession if you're running a business? Do hard times bring opportunities, in places others may fear to tread? With Evan Davis.

As the UK struggles with recession, Evan Davis talks to four business people who are not afraid to be bulls in a bear market. Does a recession offer opportunities to serial entrepreneurs and start-ups that others might fear? Evan Davis and guests discuss.

GUESTS

Capucine Codron, Co-founder, Swizzle

Arka Dhar, CEO and Co-founder SKOV Ltd

Sir John Hegarty, Founder, The Garage Soho and BBH Advertising Agency

and

Sarah Willingham, Co Founder, Nightcap bar chain and former Dragon's Den panellist.

PRODUCTION TEAM

Producers: Julie Ball, Nick Holland, Kirsteen Knight

Editor: Simon Watts

Sound: Graham Puddifoot

Production Co-ordinators: Siobhan Reed and Helena Warwick-Cross

Available now

28 minutes

Last on

Mon 21 Nov 2022 11:30

Broadcasts

  • Thu 17 Nov 2022 20:30
  • Mon 21 Nov 2022 11:30

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