Curious Customer - the Consumer Podcast.

Curious Customer is for anyone curious about the world of Consumer: insights, trends, companies, brands - and the people building them. Hosted by Matt Chandler, the show explores the front lines of consumer innovation, featuring conversations with Founders, CEOs, CMOs, and Marketing Leaders shaping the future. Whether you're a future founder, brand builder, or simply curious about the world around you, this podcast is for you. Each episode dives into the experiences behind iconic brands and emerging startups, highlighting the thinking behind product, brand, distribution, and design. In an age of AI, we shine a light on the enduring power of consumer storytelling and market pull. After all, we're all consumers. It drives our economies - and deserves our curiosity. Thanks for tuning in. Find us at curiouscustomer.co

Curious Customer - the Consumer Podcast. is a business podcast hosted by Matt Chandler, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Matt Chandler hosts Curious Customer - the Consumer Podcast., a business show with 20 episodes published.

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  What Canon, Nikon, and Sony cannot do. Re-inventing Cameras for an AI-world, with Vishal Kumar the Founder of Caira Camera.

  Jan 8, 202631 minS0

  <p>Vishal Kumar is the founder of Caira Camera — a camera that bridges the gap between your smartphone and professional equipment. Before launching his business, Vishal worked as a data scientist at Sotheby's, where he started creating his own content and quickly discovered the frustrations that come with traditional photography workflows. His experience led him to ask a simple question: why should getting quality photos mean spending hours editing on a laptop? Caira is his answer—a camera that combines the image quality of a Sony with the ease of a smartphone, powered by AI to handle the tedious bits you...

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  The rise of ‘talent-led' brands. What do Kevin Hart, Selena Gomez, George Clooney, and David Dobrick all have in common? With Andy Hooper, Founder of R3

  Dec 4, 202534 minS0

  <p>We're living through a major shift in how brands are created. Andy Hooper, co-founder of R3, reveals that celebrity-endorsed products are evolving into celebrity-owned brands where stars actually have skin in the game. When Kevin Hart opens Hart House or Selena Gomez creates Rare Beauty, they're not just lending their name for a paycheck—they're building something they genuinely believe in and will use themselves. As AI-generated content floods social media with fake recommendations, understanding which brands have real authenticity behind them will help you make better purchasing decisions.</p><p><b>What You Need to Know:</b></p><b>...

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  10 Million Customers - Where Does Octopus Energy Go From Here? Decentralised Energy, Battery Storage, Nuclear Power. Chief Strategy Officer, Tim Heal, Reveals a Vision for the Next Decade.

  Nov 20, 202544 minS0

  <p>What if your electric car could make you money while you sleep, or your energy company actually helped you save instead of just sending bills? In this episode, Tim Heal, Chief Strategy Officer at Octopus Energy, reveals how the way we power our homes is fundamentally changing—and why it matters for your wallet and the planet.</p><p>For decades, energy companies have operated on outdated technology, treating you as a passive consumer. But a new model is emerging: smart technology that turns your home, car, and solar panels into active participants in a flexible energy grid that re...

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  AI, Intimacy & the Future of Fan Culture. With Harry Fitzgerald, Co-Founder of Fanvue ($100M Creator Platform)

  Nov 13, 202524 minS0

  <p>Ever wondered why you feel more connected to certain creators than others? In this episode, Harry Fitzgerald, co-founder and COO of Fanvue, reveals how the way we interact with our favorite artists, athletes, and influencers is fundamentally changing—and why that matters to you as a consumer.</p><p>Harry breaks down the seismic shift happening right now in the creator economy. For years, creators have been monetizing through brand deals and ads that interrupt your experience and dilute authentic connections. But a new model is emerging: direct-to-fan platforms where connection becomes the currency, and you're no longer being so...

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  What IKEA Taught Me About Food Companies: Hannu Ryopponen’s Journey Through Family Business, from Ikea CFO to the Board at Samworth Brothers

  Oct 30, 202531 minS0

  <p>Meet Hannu Ryöppönen, a veteran of the food industry with an impressive track record that spans some of the world's most recognizable brands. As Group CFO at IKEA for over 13 years, he was behind the scenes of those famous meatballs and hot dogs you grab during your furniture shopping trips. He later moved to Ahold, one of the world's largest grocery retailers, and has served on the advisory board at Citibank. Today, he brings his wealth of experience to Samworth Brothers as a non-executive director—a company you might not know by name, but whose products you've almo...

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