Founders Journal

10 Years of London Sock Company

They say that time flies when you are having fun. It also flies when you start a business. 2013: the year that the word ‘selfie’ was added to the dictionary. The year of cinematic greats like Fast ...

Starting your own business: sizing up the start up dream

Thinking of starting your own business? Dream of start up success? London Sock Company’s co-founder Dave Pickard shares some of his lessons and takeaway realities from the past five years. I rememb...

Founders Journal: Seeking Investment

Here are some tips and lessons we’ve learned about taking your business from an idea to a fully funded venture. 1. Make sure you get enough investment It seems obvious, but put as much effort into ...

Founders Journal #3: How we wooed David Gandy.

David Gandy: investing in London Sock Company Just how did two young(ish) Scottish sock entrepreneurs, manage to get the support of the most recognised male model in the world? Well, like many good...

Founders Journal #2: The perfect blend. How we make our socks.

It’s one of life’s most pressing questions: just how are socks made? Find out how we make the perfect pair. Ryan: When Dave and I first launched the London Sock Company, we had absolutely no exp...

Founders' Journal #1: From Accenture to Socks

Founders’ Journal #1: From Accenture to Socks… How and why we started the London Sock Company. From hand-wrapping a few sock orders per day in our living room, to running an international sock bra...