In this week's episode, Gaz chats to Sue and our guest Dirk Mischendahl about the work they have done together, getting involved at Left Bank and how commercial business can benefit from working alongside the not-for-profit centre to create good things and develop expertise....while still making a profit!
Side Note: We think Sue might have had one too many coffees for this one as she pretty much dominates the conversation, has developed a wierd (er) laugh and interrupts a lot (she is very apologetic!).
Dirk and Sue met in 2015 at one of his successful projects, Castleton Mill in Armley, Leeds and they worked together to develop this beautiful Grade II* former textile mill into to a very special space for creative businesses to thrive. In 2019, through Dirks contacts they took their combined expertise to Left Bank to support it to realise its potential.
Dirk Mischendahl is a celebrated entrepreneur arriving in Leeds as a student in the early 90s. Following the sale of his successful business 'Logistic' 10 years ago, Dirk has since developed The Tetley along with his wife artist Pippa Hale, Castleton Mill to support businesses in the city, created the Northern Bloc Ice Cream company and more recently The Boat Co North. Dirk is a passionate advocate for Leeds and local business and has received an Honorary Doctorate from Leeds Beckett University.
You can contact Dirk via his Linked In profile HERE
Find out more about our Gaz HERE
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