Tash Talks TV
Tash Talks TV brings you inside the minds of female brand founders and the leaders of the UK’s fastest-growing e-commerce tech companies.
Hosted by Tash Courtenay-Smith – serial entrepreneur, investor, NED and fractional Head of Growth – each episode dives into the strategies, challenges, and breakthroughs that have shaped the futures of some of the UK's leading founders.
Whether you’re a founder, investor, tech lover or you just love hearing the growth stories behind top brands, this is the podcast for you.
Tash Talks TV
What Makes a Brand Legend? Insights from 40 Years of Consumer Investing
In this special episode of Tash Talks, Tash sits down with Leon Hughes—Partner at Piper Private Equity and one of the UK’s leading voices in brand investment.
Leon reveals what it really takes to go from startup to brand legend—sharing hard-won insights from 40 years of consumer brand investments, including Maximuscle, Bloom & Wild, Wild Nutrition, Yard Sale Pizza and Ancient + Brave.
Expect straight-talking advice on:
- What sets standout consumer brands apart
- How to win during downturns (Piper’s best exits happened in recessions)
- Why betting on different is non-negotiable
- And how Leon personally went from founder to investor
This is a must-listen for founders who want to grow not just big—but brilliantly.
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