Episode 155: Launched Mid-Pandemic, Brussels-Based Merchery is Making Waves
Simon Polet (left) and Ben Fortpied (right), Merchery.co
Brussels-based Merchery launched their new business in the middle of a pandemic. Simon Polet and his business partner Benoit Fortpied are only five months into their journey but they’re getting press and attention most of us would envy, including a mention by Courier magazine, the defining media brand for a new generation.
We wanted to find out, who are these Belgians making waves, gaining the attention of design leaders, entrepreneurial leaders, and finding an eager, loyal customer base cheering them on? I visit with one half of the duo, Simon Polet, and we talk about:
Their passion for beautiful, products that endure
How sustainability takes on a richer meaning for their mission
The distinction between us and European attitudes regarding sustainable lifestyles
And taking the word transparency from a pious platitude to something practical that customers can relate to
You’ll love their perspective, a refreshingly honest expression of a couple of passionate entrepreneurs in love with elegant design, with an entrepreneurial spirit fueled by purpose and meaning.