Clever People | Talks | Scaling Wellness

At Clever People Talks, conversations go beyond theory — they are real-world explorations of design, business, and innovation, led by entrepreneurs, designers, and industry leaders. Running from Thursday, May 15, to Sunday, May 18, these sessions challenge conventional thinking, spark new ideas, and offer practical insights from those actively reshaping their fields.

Friday’s discussion focuses on entrepreneurship, exploring what it takes to build design-led, purpose-driven businesses from the ground up. Through a candid conversation with a founder, it examines the challenges of growth, innovation, and staying true to a vision.

Scaling Wellness explores the journey of turning an idea into a thriving health-tech company. Matthew Green, founder of BodyGuide, shares how he built a tech-driven wellness brand from scratch — scaling from concept to a digital platform serving thousands worldwide. Through real-world insights on product development, growth, and innovation, this session unpacks the challenges and opportunities of building a purpose-driven tech company in today’s rapidly evolving landscape. This talk offers practical lessons, firsthand experiences, and inspiration for anyone looking to build something meaningful and sustainable.

Scaling Wellness forms part of Swensk’s marketplace of makers. For four days Swenk’s clients take centre stage as creators, designers, and entrepreneurs. The Clever People Market is an opportunity to explore and purchase artisanal goods, fashion, design objects, and creative services—all crafted by the very people who shop at Swensk and share its values of functionality, quality, longevity, and thoughtful design.

See Clever People Market for the full list of events.