In our podcast series, Quantum's Founder & Managing Director, Debbie Wheeler will be talking to challenger brands about their journey, what drives them and how they are disrupting the category norms in their market.
Live Episodes
Episode 1 | Lucky Saint In this first in the series Quantum's founder Debbie Wheeler speaks to Lou Pollitt, Category Director at Lucky Saint, the UK's leading Alcohol-Free Lager about the brand and how they are leading the way in the no and lo space.
Episode 2 | Cano Water In this episode Quantum's founder Debbie Wheeler speaks to Josh White, Co Founder & Global Brand Director at Cano Water about their mission to reduce plastic pollution and offer a refreshing, resealable, and highly recyclable alternative to single-use plastic bottles.
Episode 3 | Sipello In this episode Quantum's founder Debbie Wheeler speaks to Sipello's founder Tim Simmons about everything from the challenges of starting a business is lockdown, co-creating with bar tenders and securing listings in some of the most prestigious venues across the globe including Raffles hotel.
Episode 4 | Caleño In this episode Quantum's founder Debbie Wheeler speaks to Ellie Webb, founder of Caleño about the changing way 'we' drink, their mission to discover the joy of not drinking and how the brand is bringing a taste of Colombia to the UK.
Episode 5 | The Turmeric Co In this episode Quantum's founder Debbie Wheeler speaks to Thomas 'Hal' Robson-Kanu founder of The Turmeric Co about his fascinating journey from professional football to functional drinks founder.
Episode 6 | Tequila Pancho Datos In this episode Quantum's founder Debbie Wheeler speaks to Stuart Wischhusen, owner of Tequila Pancho Datos about all things tequila and how to successfully navigate a brand through lock down.
Episode 7 | Nom Noms Foods In this episode Quantum's founder Debbie Wheeler speaks to Lisa Sohanpal, founder of Nom Noms World Food on her from journey from medicine to food start up and how their award winning product is taking our taste buds on a culinary journey.
Episode 8 | Goat and Myth Drinks In this episode, Debbie speaks with Colette Safhill, the founder and MD of Goat and Myth drinks about her journey creating not one but two non-alcoholic drinks businesses, why naivety and fearlessness are key traits and how to get listed in the US.
Episode 9 | Bioniq In this episode Debbie speaks with Marni Allen, CMO of Bioniq about how the brand are leading the personalised healthcare revolution, impactful storytelling and how her previous experience working with global businesses including J&J and Alliance Boots has readied her for startup life.
Episode 10 | Distill Ventures In this episode Debbie chats with Holly Browne, Distill Ventures Global Search & Insight Manager about her role, what Distill Ventures looks for when investing in a business and how brands can stand out in the current market.
Episode 11 | Betty & Taylors of Harrogate In this episode Debbie chats with Dom Dwight, former Marketing Director and current Strategy & Innovation Director at Bettys & Taylors about the highs of his 16 year career with the business, making sure things are 'done proper' and how Yorkshire Tea has grown to become the market leading UK tea brand.
Episode 12 | Club Soda In this episode Debbie chats to Laura Willoughby, co-founder of Low, Light and Alcohol-Free Specialists Club Soda about how to live well by being more mindful about drinking and how Club Soda is building a community to help people choose alcohol-free drinks, change their drinking and connect with others.