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Radio 4,17 Nov 2022,28 mins

Opportunists and Optimists

The Bottom Line

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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

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