Roger Wade talks us through his career journey from market stall to VC fund, by way of streetwear and the world’s first pop-up mall.

Roger is the founder and former CEO of BOXPARK and current Chairman of venture capital firm BoxFund. After graduating, Roger started Boxfresh, growing it from a market stall to a hugely successful international brand selling in 12 different countries. In 2010, he founded and created the world’s first pop-up mall, BOXPARK Shoreditch.

Here, he shares the secrets of his success; the traits, skills and habits he’s honed along the way; and the advice he’d give his younger self.

Not one to miss if you’re interested in finding your way, entrepreneurship, growing a business, and the power of adversity – or if you just want to hear a really interesting story.

Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships) and Roger Wade.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - 02:50: Introduction

02:50 - 07:11: School & university

07:11 – 11:33: Starting out & Boxfresh

11:33 – 23:28: Skills, mindset & inspiration

23:28 – 29:09: BOXPARK & BoxFund

29:09 – 34:08: Entrepreneurship now

34:08 – 37:30: Habits for success

37:30 – 44:12: Best advice