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Discover moreFrom its very inception, Soho House has supported, championed and provided a hub for people excelling in their respective fields. Pioneers are the lifeblood of our community, and that’s why, in collaboration with RIMOWA – which recognises that no one builds a legacy by standing still – we’re highlighting 13 exceptional talents from around the world.
We received thousands of applications and nominations across a range of fields, and the quality of candidates was outstanding. Narrowing down the list to 13 was a challenge, but the result – we hope you’ll agree – is an impressive snapshot of the game-changing individuals who make up Soho House.
Despite helping to make file-sharing platform WeTransfer one of the world’s most trusted digital brands, Bradfield isn’t ready to rest yet
Damian Bradfield has had every kind of job you could think of. As a kid...
‘It's an adrenaline boost to see other people challenge themselves'
A passion for innovation drives everything Reid does, from education for female entrepreneurs to, most recently, the system of beauty booking
When I ask Sharmadean Reid what it means to be a pioneer, her answer is instantaneous....
‘I like knowing that I can do things no one else can. I am inspired by my own potential.'
A two-time survivor of the disease himself, Gudger is on a mission to use tech to combat loneliness among cancer patients
Being diagnosed with leukaemia at 19 turned Brad Gudger’s world upside down. ‘Life-changing is a cliché,’...
‘I’m proud to be doing something created by young people, for young people. To work with those who don’t get their voices heard’
During her tenure at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Golbin highlighted the achievements of contemporary talent. Today, she’s looking to the future
Prior to becoming the artistic director of Jacquard by Google Artist Residency in 2019 – an incredibly...
‘Jacquard by Google looks like any other thread, but this technology is limitless’
He’s the first to hold the title at Netflix, but it’s only the latest in Tirado’s mission to ‘queer our content’
If queer media didn’t exist, Fran Tirado would have found it necessary to invent it....
‘We’re in a unique cultural moment where queer storytelling is just breaking into its daring, aggressive and horny teenage years’
With The Farewell, Wang has rewritten the script on what kinds of stories – and casts – can make a Hollywood hit
Lulu Wang’s The Farewell is one of the most acclaimed and adored films of the year —...
‘I’m very aware of standing out, but I want to tell personal stories that connect to people’
The potential of a cannabis lifestyle brand enticed Winston to come out of retirement and propel dosist to the top of the CBD industry
‘What excites me?’ asks dosist CEO, Gunner Winston, mid packing his suitcase (navy-blue Rimowa) in...
’I’m proud of my ability to understand different perspectives because I’m consistently around people that aren’t like me’
Troubled by the level of her city’s homelessness, Higson utilised pen and paper to connect those in need with long-lost loved ones
‘We’re not solving homelessness, but we’re making a little dent and doing our part,’...
‘It’s the lost art of writing. The importance of the words and the connection – and that feeling when you open the mailbox to find something besides direct mail’
A couple of yoga classes taken as a teenager inspired Shashi to reinvigorate the ancient practice’s appeal for India’s youth
Sarvesh Shashi can’t remember the last time he killed a mosquito. He has not had...
‘I believe there is a direct connection between wellbeing and performance’
By introducing Hong Kong to the concept of no-reservations dining, the restaurateur is tackling the city’s social divides
‘When I moved to Hong Kong from New York with my business partner, fine dining ...
‘For me, innovation is constant refinement. It’s imperative to me that we are always pushing ourselves’
Self-confessed underachievers during their school years, the charitable duo is using music to help turn disadvantaged kids’ attention from trouble to innovation
The dictionary definition of ‘to pioneer’ fits children’s music education entrepreneurs David Court and Nick Stillwell...
‘For us, it’s about improving the lives of others. That motivates us to innovate, and that in turn educates’
By going up against tech giants to protect our privacy rights, Reventlow is as much an activist as she is a lawyer
Nani Jansen Reventlow’s remarkable career evades neat classification. Her talents are acknowledged by the prestigious...
‘If we’re going to be a watchdog for human rights violations in our society, we need to reflect what that society looks like’