Public Success, Private Grief: remembering Peter Cowley

Peter Cowley was an entrepreneur, angel investor, and for many years was the Naked Scientists technology commentator, a role he fell into by accident when we met one evening at an investment meeting. He became a good friend. But his life, in many respects, despite being incredibly successful, was also touched by great sadness: he lost two sons and struggled with alcohol for a time. But he came through it all and lived his life with energy, curiosity, and generosity... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Public Success, Private Grief: remembering Peter Cowley is an episode from Naked Scientists Special Editions Podcast by Dr Chris Smith.

This episode is 00:36:32 long.

This episode was published on Sep 23, 2025.

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