Best DBS Bank Podcasts (2025)

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DBS CEO: Transforming Southeast Asian Banking, Embracing Diversity and Balancing AI with Humanity 56:35

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What does it take to lead Southeast Asia’s largest bank in an age of disruption? Nicolai Tangen sits down in Singapore with Tan Su Shan, CEO of DBS, to talk about banking’s digital future, the Singapore success story, and what leadership means in turbulent times. Su Shan explains how the bank is harnessing AI, building resilience amid geopolitical …

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HIGHLIGHTS: Greg Jensen - Co-CIO of Bridgewater Associates 11:06

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We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/greg-jensen-building-bridgewater-mastering-ai-and/id1614211565?i=1000738547238&l=nb Greg Jensen, Co-CIO of Bridgewater Associates, joins Nicolai Tangen to discuss the forces reshaping global f…

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Greg Jensen: Building Bridgewater, mastering AI and the power of radical transparency 1:11:49

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Greg Jensen, Co-CIO of Bridgewater Associates, joins Nicolai Tangen to discuss the forces reshaping global finance. They explore modern mercantilism, the AI resource grab for power and chips, and why talent competition matters. Greg shares how Bridgewater systematized 50 years of knowledge into algorithms through its "Secure Garden" platform, and d…

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HIGHLIGHTS: Zak Brown - CEO of McLaren Racing 10:15

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We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/zak-brown-rebuilding-mclaren-leading-formula-1-and/id1614211565?i=1000737353062&l=nb What's behind McLaren Racing's remarkable rise to the top? Nicolai Tangen speaks with Zak Brown, CEO of McL…

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Kopi Time E165 - Jawed Ashraf on India's Foreign Policy 1:02:11

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Jawed Ashraf, with over three decades in Indian foreign service, including Ambassador to France and High Commissioner to Singapore, offers his insights on India’s foreign policy here and now. We begin with the India-Europe relationship on trade, investment, tech, talent, travel, and visas, which leads to the challenges related to Russia. The conver…

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Zak Brown: Rebuilding McLaren, Leading Formula 1 and the Power of Winning Culture 43:12

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What's behind McLaren Racing's remarkable rise to the top? Nicolai Tangen speaks with Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, about the incredible turnaround of one of F1's most historic teams. They explore how culture and transparency drive performance, why people matter more than equipment, and Zak's approach to building cohesion across 1,400 team memb…

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HIGHLIGHTS: Ester Baiget - CEO of Novonesis 9:45

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We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/novonesis-ceo-biosolutions-at-scale-replacing-chemicals/id1614211565?i=1000736366962&l=nb What actually happens inside a fermentation tank? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Ester Baiget, CEO of N…

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Kopi Time E164: The “new China shock” with Arvind Subramanian 51:52

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We welcome back Arvind Subramanian, Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, to Kopi Time. We focus on some recent work by Arvind and Shoumitro Chatterjee (see article here), in which they argue that China’s continued dominance in low-skill export sectors reflects not just efficiency, but deliberate policy choices that p…

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Novonesis CEO: Biosolutions at Scale, Replacing Chemicals and Leading for a Healthier Planet 46:48

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What actually happens inside a fermentation tank? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Ester Baiget, CEO of Novonesis, to explore the science and business behind enzymes. The company uses fermentation to create natural alternatives to chemicals found in the food we eat and products we use. From yogurt to bread to laundry detergent, Novonesis solutions are…

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HIGHLIGHTS: Tan Su Shan - CEO of DBS 9:27

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We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/dbs-ceo-transforming-southeast-asian-banking-embracing/id1614211565?i=1000735330637&l=nb What does it take to lead Southeast Asia’s largest bank in an age of disruption? Nicolai Tangen sits do…

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HIGHLIGHTS: Dame Amanda Blanc - CEO of Aviva 10:33

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We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/aviva-ceo-transforming-insurance-navigating-climate/id1614211565?i=1000733980682&l=nb In this episode of In Good Company, Nicolai Tangen sits down with Dame Amanda Blanc, CEO of Aviva, Britain…

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Aviva CEO: Transforming Insurance, Navigating Climate Risk and Leading with Purpose 39:31

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In this episode of In Good Company, Nicolai Tangen sits down with Dame Amanda Blanc, CEO of Aviva, Britain's largest insurer, to unpack a remarkable corporate turnaround. Since becoming CEO during the pandemic, Amanda has refocused Aviva's portfolio, sold off non-core businesses, and made the landmark acquisition of Direct Line. She explains how AI…

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HIGHLIGHTS: Ariel Emanuel - CEO of TKO Group Holdings 10:35

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We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/ariel-emanuel-ufc-wwe-hollywood-and-the-future/id1614211565?i=1000732911118&l=nb This week, Nicolai Tangen sits down with one of the most influential people in global entertainment and sports,…

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Kopi Time E163 - Notes from IMF Meetings - Resilience Among Fragmentation 8:18

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In this episode, I deliberate over the recently concluded IMF-World Bank annual meetings. The IMF Meetings in Washington DC featured some recognition of global resiliency amid geoeconomic fragmentation. Concerns about numerous risks at play have not faded though. Governments and firms are dealing with erratic policy making by the US. Trade, commerc…

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Ariel Emanuel: UFC, WWE, Hollywood and the future of live entertainment 44:46

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This week, Nicolai Tangen sits down with one of the most influential people in global entertainment and sports, Ariel Emanuel, CEO of TKO. From building the talent agency Endeavor into a giant representing Hollywood's biggest names, to bold moves like acquiring UFC, WWE, and expanding into live events and art fairs, Emanuel has redefined what it me…

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HIGHLIGHTS: Forrest Li - CEO of Sea 9:58

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We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/sea-ceo-gaming-empire-southeast-asia-strategy-and/id1614211565?i=1000731902134&l=nb What does it take to build Southeast Asia's largest tech company from scratch? Forrest Li, founder and CEO o…

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Sea CEO: Gaming Empire, Southeast Asia Strategy and Humble Leadership 50:16

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What does it take to build Southeast Asia's largest tech company from scratch? Forrest Li, founder and CEO of Sea, joins Nicolai Tangen to discuss the journey of building a $100 billion technology empire. They talk about Sea's journey from video game distributor to e-commerce leader, the success of the game Free Fire with over 100 million daily pla…

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HIGHLIGHTS: David Vélez - CEO of Nubank 10:39

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We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/david-v%C3%A9lez-building-nubank-transforming-banking-across/id1614211565?i=1000730718547&l=nb How does one company redefine banking for millions? Nicolai Tangen speaks with David Vélez, found…

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Kopi Time E162: AMRO’s Dr Dong He on the regional outlook 47:33

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David Vélez: Building Nubank, Transforming Banking Across Latin America, and Serving Millions of Users 50:47

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HIGHLIGHTS: Johan Norberg 10:58

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We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/johan-norberg-analyzing-golden-ages-embracing-openness/id1614211565?i=1000729440811&l=nb What can the rise and fall of great civilizations teach us about our current moment? Nicolai Tangen exp…

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Johan Norberg: Analyzing Golden Ages, Embracing Openness and Spotting Warning Signs 51:26

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What can the rise and fall of great civilizations teach us about our current moment? Nicolai Tangen explores this timely question with Johan Norberg, renowned author of "Peak Human: What We Can Learn from the Rise and Fall of Golden Ages." Together, they examine the patterns behind history's greatest golden ages—from ancient Athens to the modern An…

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HIGHLIGHTS: Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara - CEO of Temasek 10:49

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We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/temasek-ceo-investing-for-the-future-navigating/id1614211565?i=1000728153466&l=nb What drives Temasek's long-term investment philosophy? In this episode of In Good Company, Nicolai Tangen sits…

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Kopi Time E161 - Jeff Johnson from AWS on cloud and AI 55:25

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Jeff Johnson, MD and General Manager for Asean at AWS, joins Kopi Time to talk about all things cloud. We begin with AWS’s reach and scale, spectrum of services, and regional engagement. Jeff provides a host of examples to underscore enterprise usage with disruptive technologies, both AI and GenAI. He also sets the ground with the foundational tech…

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Temasek CEO: Investing for the Future, Navigating Geopolitics and Building Trust 43:11

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What drives Temasek's long-term investment philosophy? In this episode of In Good Company, Nicolai Tangen sits down in Singapore with Dilhan Pillay, CEO of Temasek, to explore the philosophy and strategy behind one of the world's most influential investment companies. Dilhan shares how Temasek—often described as Singapore's sovereign wealth fund—se…

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HIGHLIGHTS: Niels B. Christiansen 10:23

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We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/niels-b-christiansen-leading-lego-competing-in-the/id1614211565?i=1000727134423&l=nb How do you build bridges between generations? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Niels B. Christiansen, CEO of L…

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Niels B. Christiansen: Leading LEGO, Competing in the Digital Age, and Shaping Creative Minds 52:34

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How do you build bridges between generations? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Niels B. Christiansen, CEO of LEGO, to explore the building blocks of this remarkable Danish company. They discuss how LEGO competes for children's time in our digital age, the risks and rewards of rapid growth, and the unique advantages of being a family-owned business. Ni…

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HIGHLIGHTS: Karin Rådström - CEO of Daimler Truck 9:45

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We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/daimler-truck-ceo-electric-transition-autonomous-vehicles/id1614211565?i=1000725819165&l=nb How do you transform a 100-year-old trucking giant into a software-driven, zero-emission company? Ka…

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Daimler Truck CEO: Electric Transition, Autonomous Vehicles and Cultural Change 50:32

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How do you transform a 100-year-old trucking giant into a software-driven, zero-emission company? Karin Rådström, CEO of Daimler Truck, joins Nicolai Tangen to discuss the massive changes reshaping the trucking industry. They explore the shift from diesel to electric and hydrogen power, the development of autonomous vehicles, and the cultural trans…

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HIGHLIGHTS: Sir David Spiegelhalter 10:18

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We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/sir-david-spiegelhalter-statistics-communicating-in/id1614211565?i=1000724667435&l=nb Why do we fear uncertainty—and what can statistics teach us about living with it? Nicolai Tangen speaks wi…

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Sir David Spiegelhalter: Statistics, Communicating in Crises, and Living with Uncertainty 57:13

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Why do we fear uncertainty—and what can statistics teach us about living with it? Nicolai Tangen speaks with Sir David Spiegelhalter, one of the world's leading statisticians and expert communicator of risk, to explore how we navigate an unpredictable world. From the psychology of uncertainty to lessons from COVID-19, climate change, and even weath…

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Kopi Time E160 - Eswar Prasad on Stablecoins 46:10

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We go deep into stablecoins, the idea and practice of which have been around for a while, but a few things have happened this summer to make the matter catch major momentum. To parse through these developments (especially the US GENIUS Act), outlook, and risks, we welcome back Eswar Prasad, the Tolani Senior Professor of Trade Policy and Professor …

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HIGHLIGHTS: Robert Wallace 10:52

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We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/robert-wallace-managing-stanfords-endowment-balancing/id1614211565?i=1000723660479&l=nb What shapes the investment strategy behind one of higher education's largest endowments? Nicolai Tangen …

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Robert Wallace: Managing Stanford’s Endowment, Balancing Risk, and Driving Innovation 47:58

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What shapes the investment strategy behind one of higher education's largest endowments? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Robert Wallace, CEO of Stanford Management Company, who oversees more than $40 billion for Stanford University. From his unique journey as a professional ballet dancer to becoming a leading institutional investor, they explore the …

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HIGHLIGHTS: Christel Heydemann - CEO of Orange 10:33

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We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/orange-ceo-telecommunications-future-network-investment/id1614211565?i=1000722740628&l=nb What does the future of telecommunications look like? Nicolai Tangen speaks with Christel Heydemann, C…

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Orange CEO: Telecommunications Future, Network Investment and Leadership 40:43

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What does the future of telecommunications look like? Nicolai Tangen speaks with Christel Heydemann, CEO of Orange Group, about running one of Europe's largest telecom companies with 290 million customers. They explore Europe's fragmented telecom market and the challenges of consolidation. Christel shares her direct leadership style, why she's an '…

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Kopi Time E159 - Mark Domitrak on Consumer and Corporate Sentiment 38:44

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Mark Domitrak, CT Group’s head of research, spends his time figuring out the pulse of consumers and corporate boardrooms. In this wide ranging podcast, he explains how his team makes polls informative and useful at a time when people are anxious and not as responsive to traditional approaches. He then offers insights into consumer and business sent…

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HIGHLIGHTS: Brian Moynihan - CEO of Bank of America 10:25

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We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/bank-of-america-ceo-economic-insights-regulation/id1614211565?i=1000721746844&l=nb What does it take to steer one of the world's largest banks through unprecedented change? Nicolai Tangen spea…

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Bank of America CEO: Economic Insights, Regulation, and Consumer Trends 45:44

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What does it take to steer one of the world's largest banks through unprecedented change? Nicolai Tangen speaks with Brian Moynihan, the CEO of Bank of America, to explore the global economy and what lies ahead. They discuss how AI is transforming banking operations, the future of physical branches, and why Brian believes regulatory pendulums have …

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Kopi Time E158 - Lauri Myllyvirta on Green Energy and Climate Tech 1:02:32

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Having been an avid consumer of the output of Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) for a few years, I have been keen to have its co-founder, Lauri Myllyvirta, on Kopi Time. Lauri delivers a tour de force here, going over the state of green transition in the US, Europe, China, and other emerging markets while taking into account geopol…

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Bonus: Advice to young people 20:00

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What's the secret to building a fulfilling career? Nicolai Tangen shares some of the most powerful advice he's gathered from his extraordinary guests on In Good Company over the years. Hear from AMD's Lisa Su on running towards problems, Bill Gates on continuous learning, and NVIDIA's Jensen Huang's contrarian take on passion. You'll also get caree…

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Kopi Time E157 - Apollo's Torsten Slok on the US economy 38:08

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We connect with New York-based Torsten Slok, Chief Economist of Apollo Global Management, to discuss the US economy. This highly compelling discussion touches on the path of likely slowing of the US economy, outlook of inflation and jobs, labour productivity, impact of AI on jobs, Fed independence, likelihood of financial repression, fiscal dominan…

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HIGHLIGHTS: Catherine MacGregor - CEO of Engie 11:10

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We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/engie-ceo-crisis-leadership-green-transition-and/id1614211565?i=1000716420903&l=nb How does Europe navigate its biggest energy crisis in decades while accelerating the green transition? Cather…

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Engie CEO: Crisis Leadership, Green Transition, and Europe's Energy Future 59:12

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How does Europe navigate its biggest energy crisis in decades while accelerating the green transition? Catherine MacGregor, CEO of Engie, joins Nicolai Tangen to discuss leading one of Europe's energy giants through the Russian gas crisis just one year into her role. They explore Engie's €25 billion investment in renewables, the company's strategy …

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HIGHLIGHTS: Anthony Bolton 10:23

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We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/the-mindset-of-a-contrarian-investor-anthony-bolton/id1614211565?i=1000715373598&l=nb How can investors profit by going against the crowd? Nicolai Tangen sits down with legendary contrarian in…

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The mindset of a contrarian investor – Anthony Bolton 38:00

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How can investors profit by going against the crowd? Nicolai Tangen sits down with legendary contrarian investor Anthony Bolton to discuss the art of thinking differently in financial markets. Drawing from his remarkable tenure at Fidelity, Bolton explains why popularity is risk and how the best investment opportunities often feel uncomfortable. Th…

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HIGHLIGHTS: Vasant Narasimhan - CEO of Novartis 10:03

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We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/novartis-ceo-medical-innovation-tech-partnerships-and/id1614211565?i=1000714438745&l=nb Can AI help us find cures for diseases we've never been able to treat? Nicolai Tangen speaks with Vasant…

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Kopi Time E156 - 2H25 outlook and Ask Me Anything 35:17

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For this podcast, it’s just yours truly. With 2H25 in mind, I go over trade wars, Middle East tension, and the US economy. Then I take a bunch of questions from clients and colleagues. We go over asset allocation, US debt outlook, attractiveness of Asian sovereign bonds, and a few non-market questions. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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Novartis CEO: Medical Innovation, Tech Partnerships, and European Competitiveness 46:34

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Can AI help us find cures for diseases we've never been able to treat? Nicolai Tangen speaks with Vasant 'Vas' Narasimhan, CEO of Novartis, about pioneering pharmaceutical innovation. They explore breakthrough cell and gene therapies, AI partnerships with leading tech companies, and how Novartis transformed from a sprawling conglomerate into a stre…

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HIGHLIGHTS: Børge Brende 10:33

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We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/b%C3%B8rge-brende-between-world-orders-global-cooperation/id1614211565?i=1000713362235&l=nb How do world leaders find common ground in an era of growing polarization? In this episode, Nicolai …