Hector Hughes is co-founder of Unplugged, a cabin retreat that removes the temptation of devices, and reconnects people with nature and with themselves. Ironically, he was flying high at a high-growth tech startup when he started to feel burned out and in need of a rest… His journey so far is a fascinating one and his vision is compelling.

Jonathan Patterson (JP) is the Managing Director of DWF Ventures, having spent a fascinating career in the legal sector and now leading innovation and change within an industry in transition. This was a fascinating conversation, my longest yet, thanks to JP’s generosity and the varied topics we covered

In 1929, the builders of New York were in a race to create the world’s tallest building. Two rivals were under construction at the same time, 40 Wall Street and the Chrysler Building. What happened next is a remarkable story of ingenuity and secrecy that tells us something about our own potential as individuals.

What is true source of energy for our minds?

When the first lockdown happened, chartered accountant Sam-Tasker Grindley found himself furloughed. Rather than binge on Netflix, he co-founded non-profit Furlonteer to match skilled people on furlough with charities & non-profits and then founded another non-profit, Studenteer, to match students to intern and work placement opportunities. Somehow he also found time to get married and join Clarity HQ as their Head of Member Services.

“I need to make progress. Which direction should I be heading in?”

In 2013, an investment banker and two corporate lawyers ran 1,000 miles across Europe to raise funds to combat child trafficking. The experience changed them forever and two years later, TRIBE Nutrition was born, now one of the UK’s fast-growing natural sports nutrition brands & athlete communities. In this honest and inspiring chat, Guy shared how the mission and purpose of Tribe arose naturally from taking action, the challenges of scaling a fast-growing food brand, the power of coaching and how the ethos behind the mission, the business and his leadership intertwine and come from the same place.