In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Stuart Harvey Lee, founder of Prime Studio, a product and brand design consultancy based in New York City. From his beginnings as a trainee engineer in Sheffield to building one of the leading design agencies in the U.S., Stuart’s 27-year entrepreneurial journey is a masterclass in longevity, balance, and creativity.

Stuart opens up about what it takes to build meaningful client relationships, launch iconic brands like Harry’s Razors, and balance work with family and health. His story proves that success isn’t just about dollars—it’s about alignment, lifestyle, and designing a business that supports your life, not the other way around.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The leap from steelworks to world-class design
• How Prime Studio helped launch brands like Harry’s Razors
• The importance of balance in creative entrepreneurship
• Why small by design can mean big impact
• How cycling, cooking, and yoga fuel Stuart’s creativity
• Practical advice for aspiring founders

👉 If you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or leader navigating your own path, this episode offers grounded wisdom you won’t want to miss.

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🎧 Full episode available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro & Sponsor

00:33 – Stuart’s early career: steelworks to design

02:02 – Founding Prime Studio & client mix

03:29 – Family and balance in life

05:25 – Health, food, and morning rituals

08:30 – Cycling passion & challenges

10:00 – Gardening, travel, and fun outside of work

12:06 – Work-life balance at Prime Studio

13:12 – Pivotal moments: Japan & beyond

15:13 – Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

16:55 – Where to find Stuart

Learn more about Prime Studio:

https://www.primestudio.com/

Connect with Stuart:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartharveylee/

https://www.instagram.com/stuart_harvey_lee/?hl=en

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/leogestetner

Website

leogestetner.com/leo

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