PREVIEW: Yo! Sushi Founder Simon Woodroofe: Prison, Rock N' Roll & Conveyor Belt Sushi
About this episode
Simon Woodroffe shares his extraordinary journey from rebellion to founding YO! Sushi and building a recognizable brand.
Simon Woodroffe, founder of YO! Sushi, YOTEL and the wider YO! brand, shares the extraordinary journey from boarding school, rebellion, prison, rock and roll stage design and TV rights to launching YO! Sushi at 45 and building one of Britain’s most recognisable modern brands. Full episode out now on APPLE | SPOTIFY | AMAZON MUSIC
People in this episode
Host: James Burtt
Guest: Simon Woodroffe
Topics covered
- entrepreneurship
- business journey
- branding
- personal story
- innovation
Keywords
- Simon Woodroffe
- YO! Sushi
- entrepreneurship
- branding
- personal journey
- business
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: YO! Sushi, YOTEL, YO! brand
Places: Britain
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