Everything you need to know about Gentleman’s Journal Live 2025

On 12 and 13 May, we will be hosting the second edition of Gentleman’s Journal Live – a two-day series of panel discussions with industry leaders and pioneers, and done in partnership with electric-car brand Polestar, property developer Native Land and footwear label Allbirds.

In October 2023, the inaugural edition took place at Smallbone’s ‘luxury pavilion’, in Knightsbridge, London, and saw conversations on what entrepreneurship looks like today, the challenges of modern hospitality, what really goes on inside the modern art market, why good design matters now more than ever, and sustainability.

Gentleman's Journal Live 2025

Phillips, London

This year’s Gentleman’s Journal Live will be held at Phillips, in Berkeley Square, London, and will revolve around talks that are designed to explore some of the themes that both Gentleman’s Journal and Polestar hold dear, such as new and different ways of thinking; innovative ideas and entrepreneurial spirit; and the ingredients that might add up to success in any number of fields. We will also welcome three keynote speakers this year – a new addition to our format.

The result, we hope, will be an incredibly informative two days that educate and inspire.

The first edition of Gentleman's Journal Live, in 2023

• Start-up investment and how to get it – seasoned investors will share invaluable insights into securing funding, navigating the investment landscape and crafting compelling pitches to attract potential backers. Speakers: Harry Stebbings (founder of 20VC), Dinika Mahtani (partner at Cherry Ventures), Harry Destecroix (co-founder of SCVC)
• Building a luxury brand from scratch – industry experts will dissect the evolving landscape of retail, consumer behaviour shifts, technological advancements and emerging trends shaping the future of commerce. Speakers: Nick English (co-founder of Bremont) and Luca Faloni (founder of Luca Faloni)
• Keynote talk #1: The world of PR – what PR means in 2025 and how it’s changed over the last 40 years. Speaker: Matthew Freud (head of Freud Communications)
• Keynote talk #2 – XXX

• The future of media – this talk will look at the rise of new media platforms, examining their influence on contemporary culture, digital storytelling and the evolving landscape of online content consumption. Speaker: Jon Connell (founder of The Week and The Knowledge)
• What good hospitality really means – our panellists will dive deep into what good hospitality looks like in 2025, exploring common trends, frequent pitfalls and the businesses and industry leaders renowned for getting it right. Speakers: Jesse Burgess (presenter of Topjaw), Santiago Lastra (chef of Kol)
• Keynote talk #3: The future of mobility – a discussion on mobility’s evolving scope, how technology and the environment impact travel, and how businesses adapt to customer needs. Speaker: Michael Lohscheller (CEO of Polestar)
• A guide to alternative investments – this will serve as a comprehensive guide to alternative investments, offering insights into diverse asset classes beyond traditional stocks and bonds, empowering investors to explore opportunities in areas like real estate, wine, watches, art and cars. Speakers: Tom Gearing (CEO and co-founder of Cult Wines) and Joe Twyman (XXXX)

See the Gentleman’s Journal Live 2025 page here.

For more Gentleman’s Journal Live content, see our diary pieces from the 2023 edition, here and here…