The Gstaad Guy Podcast

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Charles Rosier, co-founder & CEO of Augustinus Bader, the biotech skincare brand that brought revolutionary stem cell science out of the medical world and into the hands of consumers, to explore what it truly takes to build something extraordinary from the edge of the impossible. From a dramatic change in career path to navigating near bankruptcy, Charles reflects on the determination, sacrifice, and quiet self-belief that kept the vision alive when almost nothing else did. The conversation moves through the science behind the brand, the challenge of democratising skincare without compromising its integrity, and why building a strong identity in one of the world's most competitive industries demands as much courage as it does innovation. Charles shares what he looks for in a team, how the perception of skincare is evolving, and why trusting the process, even when the process is brutal, is the only way to create something that lasts. A compelling conversation about medicine, reinvention, and what happens when science and luxury finally meet. Filmed at The Twenty Two (London), Gingko Suite. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (00:34) Who Is AB? 🙋👤 (03:45) Early Applications 🧴✨ (05:55) Purpose 🎯❤️ (08:00) Launching A Brand 🚀🌟 (10:00) The Idea 💡🔮 (11:14) Democratising Skincare 🤝🏻💆 (14:59) Perception Of Skincare 👁️🧴 (20:10) Ingredients 🌿🔬 (21:35) The Rich Cream 💎🧴 (27:01) Becoming A Founder 👔🚀 (31:33) Skincare Landscape 🌍🧴 (36:10) Ready To Sacrifice Everything 💪🏻🔥 (39:53) Packaging 📦✨ (44:08) Becoming A Skincare Entrepreneur 💼🌟 (48:34) What To Look For In A Team 👥🔍 (51:34) Running A Business In London 🇬🇧💼 (55:42) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Endo Kazutoshi, one of the most revered third-generation sushi masters in the world, to explore a life shaped by inherited craft, quiet discipline, and an unwavering devotion to the guest. From a destiny that was never forced upon him yet always seemed inevitable, Endo reflects on what it means to carry a family tradition forward while finding his own voice within it, and how the loss of his father deepened his understanding of what this craft truly demands. The conversation moves through the philosophy of omakase, the art of reading a guest before a single piece of fish is cut, and why the best sushi experience is one where less does infinitely more. Endo shares his approach to sourcing ingredients, the discipline required to build the right team around a shared vision, and how a deep knowledge of produce, technique, and human emotion combine to create something that transcends a meal. A rare and intimate look at mastery in its most refined form, and the lifetime of dedication it takes to make something look effortless. Filmed at the TASCHEN London bookstore. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (01:11) Career Path 🛤️💼 (01:50) Third-Generation Sushi Master 🍣👨‍🍳 (05:39) Destiny 🌟🔮 (06:42) Student & Master 📚🥋 (08:38) Father Passing 🕊️❤️ (12:13) Omakase 🍣🎌 (14:43) Definition of Omakase 📖🍽️ (17:56) Building The Right Team 👥🤝 (20:27) Common Goal & Vision 🎯🌟 (22:57) Evolution Of Sushi Making 🔄🍣 (26:40) Italian vs. Japanese Values 🇮🇹🇯🇵 (29:55) Storytelling Around Food 📖🍽️ (32:04) Core Pillars Of Sushi 🏛️🍣 (33:48) Wasabi 🌿🔥 (36:43) Dining Emotions 😌❤️ (38:22) London 🇬🇧🌆 (39:21) Why I Source Locally 🌱🏡 (41:38) Aging Technique ⏳🔬 (43:30) Handling Fish 🐟🤲 (44:17) Personal Drive 💪🔥 (45:39) Apprentices 👨‍🎓🍣 (47:52) Rapid-Fire Sushi Etiquette ⚡🍣 (51:00) Uni 🦔🍣 (52:05) The Perfect Omakase Guest 😊🎌 (54:45) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with Simon de Pury, founder of de PURY, former chairman and chief auctioneer of Phillips de Pury & Company, former Europe chairman and chief auctioneer of Sotheby's, and former curator of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection, to explore a life lived entirely in pursuit of beauty, curiosity, and the extraordinary. Raised on Swiss values and drawn to galleries and collectors from a young age, Simon reflects on how a deep obsession with art, music, and human connection shaped a career at the very centre of the global art world. The conversation moves through the philosophy of collecting, the evolution of taste, and why Simon believes everyone is a collector at heart whether they know it or not. He shares how art has become increasingly social, the barriers that have long defined the industry and the forces now dismantling them, and why the best pieces have a way of choosing their buyer rather than the other way around. Threaded throughout is the one tool Simon has always relied on as much as any eye for great work: humour. A generous, wide-ranging conversation about passion, obsession, and what it truly means to live with art. Filmed at The Twenty Two (London), Gingko Suite. Chapters: (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (01:24) Background 🌍📖 (02:07) The Gstaad Guy 🎿😎 (03:15) Humour 😂🎭 (05:58) Charity Events 🤝🏻❤️ (08:50) Basel 🎨🏛️ (11:13) Curiosity 🔍🧠 (13:47) Passion For Art 🎨❤️ (14:14) Collecting Is An Art 🖼️✨ (18:45) Storytelling 📖🎙️ (21:26) How Taste Evolves 👁️📈 (26:04) Art Has Become Social 📱🎨 (29:47) Kanye West 🎤👑 (31:49) Footballers Buying Art ⚽🖼️ (33:22) Tastemakers 👔✨ (34:03) Fashion & Art 👗🎨 (36:54) Showcasing Your Art 🖼️💡 (39:48) Art Ecosystem 🌍🔄 (42:10) How Freeports Work 🏦🔒 (48:21) Important Factors In Art ⚖️🔑 (51:27) The Art Piece Choosing The Buyer 🖼️🤝🏻 (56:04) Interdisciplinary Approach 🔀🧠 (1:01:13) Obsession 🔥💭 (1:03:43) Attributes Of An Art Collector 🧐💎 (1:07:30) The Art World 🌍🖼️ (1:10:35) Money vs. Passion 💰❤️ (1:12:33) Art World Dos & Don'ts ✅❌ (1:15:34) DJing 🎧🎶 (1:18:28) Being Swiss 🇨🇭⛰️ (1:24:40) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ (1:27:45) The Future 🔮🚀 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad Guy sits down with PROFF, the man behind the AskOkey universe, a former JP Morgan investment banker turned tailor, blogger, and one of the most quietly compelling voices in men's style, to explore what it truly means to dress with intention and live with purpose. From the boardroom to the cutting table, PROFF reflects on a life shaped by reinvention, resilience, and the profound relationship between how we dress and how we carry ourselves. The conversation ventures into the philosophy beneath the cloth: the stoicism that steadies him, the desire to grow that drives him, and the responsibilities inherited along the way that forced him to find his footing faster than most. PROFF shares what it means to build something from nothing, why necessity has always been his greatest teacher, and how observation, solitude, and a commitment to becoming the best version of yourself can quietly transform a life. A thoughtful and deeply personal conversation about identity, grit, and the elegance of knowing exactly who you are. Filmed in the One&Only One Za’abeel Royal Suite. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (00:58) Aura ✨🌀 (02:55) Solaro Suit 👔🌞 (05:32) Ask Okey Universe 🌍🙏🏼🙏 (07:49) Public Persona 🎭😎 (09:55) Becoming A Tailor 🧵✂️ (11:58) Audience Engagement 🎤👥 (15:04) What You Stand For 🏛️💪🏻 (17:00) Life Changing Moment ⚡🔄 (20:00) JP Morgan 🏦💰 (26:30) Playbook For Life 📖🗺️ (28:27) Stoicism 🧘⚖️ (30:18) Desire To Grow 🌱📈 (34:18) "Why Am I Doing This?" 🤔💭 (37:40) Spending Time Alone 🌙🚶 (38:49) "The Journey vs. The Destination" 🛤️🏁 (40:49) The Irony Of Life 😏🔄 (43:46) Being Content With Progress 😌✅ (47:35) Family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦❤️ (48:39) Necessity Is The Mother Of Invention 💡🔧 (53:00) Gentle Guidance 🧭🌿 (53:26) Grit 💪🏻🔥 (57:25) The Greatest Gift Is Observation 👁️🎁 (59:56) Knowing Where You Come From 🌍🏠 (1:02:21) Be The Best Version Of Yourself 🌟💯 (1:05:38) Looking For Knowledge 📚🔍 (1:08:01) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gstaad The Gstaad Guy sits down with Björn Frantzen, the Swedish chef and restaurateur who holds nine Michelin stars across three separate restaurants, making him the only chef in the world to simultaneously manage three three-Michelin-starred establishments, to explore what it truly means to pursue excellence in the kitchen and beyond. From a football injury that rerouted his entire life to earning some of the most coveted accolades in gastronomy, Björn reflects on the discipline, creativity, and relentless hard work that transformed a passion for food into a world-class institution. The conversation explores the complexities of life as a restaurateur, the delicate balance between being a chef and running a business, and the Swedish philosophy of "lagom" as a quiet force behind great work. Björn shares how he designs a dish, builds a team, and innovates within a tradition as exacting as French fine dining, all while maintaining the spirit of casual elegance that defines his approach. A rich and absorbing conversation about craftsmanship, culture, and what it takes to make people feel something through food. Filmed at Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris. (00:00) Intro ✨🎙️ (00:33) Inspiration ✨🌟 (03:28) Earning A Michelin Star ⭐🏆 (09:20) Consumer vs. Creator 🍽️🎨 (11:35) Creativity 🎨💡 (12:35) Discovering Cooking 👨‍🍳🔍 (14:00) Football Career ⚽🏃 15:18) Sports & The Restaurant Industry 🏅🍴 (16:55) Swedish Business Acumen 🇸🇪💼 (21:28) "Lagom" ⚖️🧘 (28:32) Chef To Entrepreneur 👨‍🍳🚀 (30:33 Being A Restauranteur 🍽️🏠 (34:37) Acquiring Experience 📚🌱 (38:27) Next Generation 👶🏻🔮 (42:54) Designing A Dish 🎨🍴 (45:16) Innovation In The Industry 💡🔧 (49:00) Wine Pairing 🍷🍾 (54:09) Kitchen Environments 🔪🍳 (59:00) Being A Good Customer 😊🤝🏻 (1:01:21) Music 🎵🎶 (1:02:01) Balance Between Personal Life & Work ⚖️❤️ (1:04:54) Specialisation 🎯🔬 (1:09:07) Food In Japan 🍣🇯🇵 (1:09:47) À La Poubelle vs. Fantastique 🗑️✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices