Ben Paul, director at Leon Paul, takes us from the family’s London workshop to Olympic arenas and movie sets. He shares how a century-old company helped reinvent raised pistes and Olympic lighting, why they still manufacture in London, and how they balance tradition with bold innovation. We also dive into athlete sponsorships, fencing’s pop-culture moments (from James Bond to The Princess Bride), and what’s next: truly wireless fencing and AI-assisted refereeing. Quick hits include museum-worthy props, club upgrades, haptics, drum-and-bass inbox sprints, and why buying quality gear once can last for years.