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The Truth About Founder Wealth | Ep 302 with Julian Metcalfe Founder of Pret a Manger and itsu
27 minutes Posted Jan 30, 2026 at 2:08 pm.
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Daniel Robbins sits down with food industry icon and serial founder Julian Metcalfe to unpack what actually makes a successful founder. Drawing from the early days of Pret A Manger and the global expansion of itsu, Julian shares blunt, experience driven lessons about customer obsession, product detail, discipline, and why chasing status and luxury is a distraction. The conversation focuses on founder mindset, resilience, trust, and the personal cost of building great companies.