The Essential List: Matt Crowhurst
Introducing Matt Crowhurst, the fearless head of people, culture, and media at Here Be Dragons. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Matt has proven himself as a remarkable leader, consistently achieving outstanding results.
So, prepare to be inspired as Matt unveils the elements that drive and ignite his motivation. From his favourite musician, enthralling podcasts, and even his signature dish, you’re invited to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Matt Crowhurst, where innovation and creativity thrive.
Lifestyle
o Place of birth: Hinchingbrooke
o Hometown: St. Ives - no, not the sunny one, the other one
o Staycation: Anywhere in Northumberland
o Vacation: A vineyard
o Pet: The one and only Ralph the Schnauzer
o Place of work: Here Be Dragons
o Place of workout: Ah, come on, don’t shame me like that
o Side project: Tonight’s dinner
o Mode of transport: My legs
o Bonus travel essential: A snack of some kind
Culture
o Artist: Gego (thanks Guggenheim for the intro)
o Musician: Lana Del Rey
o Film director: Kurosawa
o Photographer: Wolfgang Tillmans
o Film: Indiana Jones - Last Crusade
o Series: Mad Men
o Music video: Oops I did it again - Britney
o Video game: Ocarina of Time
o Board game: I’m a bad loser
o Book: East of Eden
o Podcast: The News Agents
o Newspaper (off or online): Guardian and Sunday Times
o Magazine: Sincerely, Us
Food and Drink
o Breakfast: I’m chaotically bad at breakfast
o Restaurant: Noble Rot
o Cheap bite: Brick Lane bagel
o Working lunch: Like others have said, too often Pret
o Favourite dish: Lasagne….with garlic bread…and maybe chips
o Signature dish: The aforementioned lasagne
o Snack: Any crisp - but salt and vinegar Discos are the best
o Guilty pleasure: No guilt here!
o Booze: A vodka martini
o Not booze: Sparkling water
o Bonus food: Chicken pho
o Bonus beverage: I’m a sucker for squash
Kit
o Phone: iPhone
o Computer: MacBook Air
o Headphones: Bowers & Wilkins
o Camera: Sadly, my phone
o Soundsystem: KEF LSX
o Pen / pencil: Pen
o Where you document an idea: Notes on my Mac
o Casual clothing: My whole wardrobe
o Smart clothing: I do own a velvet blazer which is nice
o Footwear: Trainers
o Watch: An Apple watch - everyone hates the strap
o Collection: I have the Dawson’s Creek boxset
o App: WhatsApp
o Website: Sky Scanner
o Favourite social media feed: TikTok, but obviously I mean Vine
