In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen
The CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, the world's largest single investor, interviews leaders of major global companies. Listeners gain insights into the leaders' strategies, leadership principles, and more.
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Friday Wrap-Up: Lessons from Google’s Former CEO and Europe’s AI Regulation Problem
This week’s Friday Wrap-Up looks back at Nicolai Tangen’s podcast conversation withEric Schmidt, former CEO of Google and one of the most influential voices on AI.Marthe Skaar and Nicolai discuss how investors should think about a business modelwhere a new AI model takes about six months to build and may be out of date withinmonths.They also cover why Nicolai believes over-regulating AI could hold
Eric Schmidt: The Age of Agents, Superintelligence, and Why Europe Is Falling Behind
Eric Schmidt has watched the technology industry reinvent itself again and again, and he is convinced this wave is the biggest yet. The former CEO of Google, today one of the leading voices on AI, joins Nicolai Tangen for a conversation about agents, superintelligence and power. Where does this leave large companies? What happens to Europe? And what is Schmidt most worried about? Schmidt also spea
Friday Wrap-Up: Online Dating and the Portfolio Manager Debrief
This week’s Friday Wrap-Up looks at Nicolai Tangen’s podcast conversation with Spencer Rascoff, CEO of Match Group, the company behind dating apps like Tinder and Hinge. With Marthe Skaar in Oslo and Nicolai in London, they discuss how online dating has changed the way people meet, the algorithm Rascoff compares to a deck of cards, and his advice for a better dating profile. They also look at why
Match Group CEO: Digital Dating, What Makes a Good Profile and the Loneliness Epidemic
What actually makes two strangers match? Nicolai Tangen is joined by Spencer Rascoff, CEO of Match Group, the company behind Tinder, Hinge and a dozen other dating apps, for a conversation about how modern romance really works. They get into the algorithm doing the matchmaking, what separates a profile that works from one that doesn't, what Gen Z has changed about dating, and why loneliness ha
Friday Wrap-Up: Lessons from a Former Boss and the Decline of Shareholder Rights
This week's Friday Wrap-Up looks back at Nicolai Tangen's podcast conversation with John Armitage, his former boss and a man he calls one of the most important people in his life. Marthe and Nicolai discuss what Armitage taught him about analysing companies, why the best investors tend to be humble, and why Armitage calls permanent capital a trap. They also cover NBIM's recent view on
John Armitage: How He Invests, Building Egerton, and What Worries Him About AI
Nobody has taught Nicolai as much about investing as John Armitage. First as his largest client, later as his boss for five years at Egerton Capital. For this episode the two meet in London, where John walks through his approach to investing: what makes a company worth the time, why pricing power matters more than almost anything, the red flags that make John sell, and how a position gets built sl
Friday Wrap-Up: The Humanoid Robotics Race and What You Should Be Reading
Back in Oslo this week, Marthe Skaar and Nicolai Tangen sit down together for a Friday Wrap-Up to talk about his podcast conversation with Dr. Kai Yu, founder and CEO of Horizon Robotics. They look at the role Horizon plays in the self-driving car industry, how China's tightly linked supplier networks create an edge that is hard to copy, and what a chip supply chain this concentrated means for
Horizon Robotics CEO: Car Chips, Mind-Off Driving and China's Speed
Horizon Robotics CEO: Car Chips, Mind-Off Driving and China's SpeedWho makes the brain inside a self-driving car? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Dr. Kai Yu, founder and CEO of Horizon Robotics, the company supplying the chips and software behind one in three intelligent cars on Chinese roads. They discuss why he never wanted to build a car of his own, the competition in a market that launched 5
Friday Wrap-Up: A President's View on Global Power and Learning from Big Tech
On this week's Friday Wrap-Up, Marthe Skaar catches up with Nicolai Tangen, joining from San Francisco, to break down his podcast conversation with Alexander Stubb, President of Finland. They discuss Stubb's view that the world is at a major geopolitical turning point, why he believes the Global South will shape what comes next, and how tech giants like Nvidia and Apple now rival entire co
President Alexander Stubb: A Changing World Order, Democracies Facing AI, and Golfing with Trump
How are democracies adapting to the new technology? In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks with Alexander Stubb, President of Finland, about defence, diplomacy and the shifting world order. They discuss why Finland kept its defences strong long before joining NATO, how the war in Ukraine might end, what AI is doing to democracies, and why Stubb believes the Global South will shape what comes next.
Friday Wrap-Up: A Guru of Simplification and the AI Slowdown Debate
On this week's Friday Wrap-Up, Marthe Skaar calls in from Singapore to catch up with Nicolai Tangen, joining from New York, to break down his podcast conversation with Jon McNeill, author of “The Algorithm" and a leading voice on simplifying business processes. They discuss his rule to question every requirement before automating, and why speed has become a competitive necessity. The conversation
Jon McNeill: The Algorithm Behind Tesla and SpaceX, Why Automation Should Come Last, and Setting Unrealistic Goals
Nicolai Tangen sits down with Jon McNeill, CEO and Co-Founder of DVx Ventures and author of The Algorithm: The Hypergrowth Formula That Transformed Tesla, Lululemon, General Motors and SpaceX. Having spent three years as President of Tesla reporting directly to Elon Musk before serving as COO of Lyft, McNeill draws on that experience to lay out his five-step formula: question every requirement, de
Friday Wrap-up: Physical AI and China's Speed Advantage
Is it possible to compete with Chinese car companies? In this week's Friday Wrap-Up, Marthe Skaar sits down with Nicolai Tangen to break down his podcast conversation with Brian Gu, Vice Chairman and Co-President of XPeng. They discuss why Gu calls XPeng a "physical AI company" rather than a carmaker, China's race toward fully autonomous, mind-off driving, and what Chinese competition means for co
XPeng Co-President: China's EV Race, Flying Cars and Humanoid Robots
When will humanoid robots outnumber humans? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Brian Gu, Vice Chairman and Co-President of XPeng, who describes XPeng as a "physical AI" business rather than just a carmaker. They discuss XPeng's ventures into flying cars and humanoid robots, both built on the same core technology as its vehicles, and a Chinese EV market where new-energy cars now outsell combustion ones.
Friday Wrap-Up: Leadership Longevity and Nicolai's biggest regret
In this week's Friday Wrap-Up, Marthe Skaar sits down with Nicolai Tangen for a debrief on the podcast episode with the CEO of John Deere, news about the fund and the markets, and what's on Nicolai’s agenda for the weekend. Nicolai reflects on what surprised him most from the conversation wit the CEO of John Deere: how far AI has come in agriculture, and what it takes for a company to keep reinven
John Deere CEO: Farming's Future, Autonomous Tractors and AI in the Field
What does farming look like when the tractor drives itself? Nicolai Tangen sits down with John May, CEO of John Deere, to explore how a 190-year-old tractor maker became one of the most advanced technology companies in agriculture. They discuss AI-powered computer vision that cut herbicide use by 60%, the shift toward subscription-based farming technology, and John Deere's ambition to make US corn
Friday Wrap-Up: A Hedge Fund Legend and Reflections on the Global AI Race
Introducing a brand-new podcast series: The Friday Wrap-Up! Tables have turned. Marthe Skaar, Chief of Communications and External Relations at NBIM, sits down with Nicolai Tangen, for a debrief on the latest podcast episode, news about the fund and the markets, and life behind the scenes. In this first edition, they revisit Nicolai's conversation with Sir Paul Marshall, co-founder of Marshall Wac
Sir Paul Marshall: Why Markets Are Getting More Competitive, The Logic of Shorting, and Building TOPS
What does it take to build one of the world's most successful hedge funds, and keep innovating for nearly 30 years? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Sir Paul Marshall, co-founder of Marshall Wace, to unpack the firm's journey from a $50 million startup in 1997 to a firm managing $90 billion today. They dig into TOPS, the pioneering AlphaCapture system that reshaped how buy-side and sell-side interact
Ørsted CEO: Offshore Wind's Boom and Bust, America's Pushback and Rebuilding Trust
Nicolai Tangen sits down with Rasmus Errboe, CEO of Ørsted, the world's largest offshore wind company, to discuss the company's evolution from a Danish oil and gas business into a pure-play renewables leader. They talk through the US government's stop-work order on an 80%-built project, the lawsuit that followed, and the record €8 billion capital raise that supported Ørsted's turnaround plan. The
Bonus: Advice to young people
In this special episode of In Good Company, Nicolai Tangen revisits the question he asks all his guests – what's your advice to young people? McLaren Racing's Zak Brown explains why you need mentors at every stage. Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan reflects on a career that rarely went to plan. Investor Paul Singer offers his thoughts on education, and Chris Hohn gives perhaps the most personal answer o
HIGHLIGHTS: Susan Cain
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/us/podcast/susan-cain-why-introverts-make-great-leaders-staying/id1614211565?i=1000779980999What does it take to thrive as a quiet person in a world that rewards the loudest voice? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Susan Cain, author of the
Susan Cain: Why Introverts Make Great Leaders, Staying Human in the AI Age and the Bittersweet Life
What does it take to thrive as a quiet person in a world that rewards the loudest voice? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Susan Cain, author of the bestsellers Quiet and Bittersweet, whose work gave millions of introverts a voice. They explore why authenticity will be the great advantage in the age of AI, what defines the "highly sensitive" 15 to 20 percent of the population, and how our culture shif
Bonus: How do CEO’s stay fit?
Across every episode of In Good Company, Nicolai Tangen ends up asking the same quietly revealing questions: when do you get up, how do you sleep, what do you do to switch off? In this special bonus, he gathers some of the most fascinating of those answers — ice baths and ocean swims, silent retreats and breathing tricks, one-meal-a-day fasting, a morning glass of vegetable juice, and the science
वेंकी रामाकृष्णन: लंबी उम्र जीने का विज्ञान और उसका हाइप (Hindi version)
हम वाकई कितने करीब हैं हमेशा के लिए जीने के? लॉन्जेविटी (लंबी उम्र) आज दुनिया के सबसे चर्चित विषयों में से एक बन गया है—इसमें भारी निवेश हो रहा है और ज़्यादा जीने के तरीकों को लेकर राय की कोई कमी नहीं। विज्ञान को हाइप से अलग करने के लिए निकोलाई टैंगन बात करते हैं सर वेंकी रामाकृष्णन से—रसायन विज्ञान के नोबेल पुरस्कार विजेता, रॉयल सोसाइटी के पूर्व अध्यक्ष, और Why We Die के लेखक। दोनों समझते हैं कि
HIGHLIGHTS: Venki Ramakrishnan
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/us/podcast/venki-ramakrishnan-the-science-and-hype-of-living-longer/id1614211565?i=1000777814000How close are we, really, to living forever? Longevity has become one of the hottest topics in the world, drawing huge investment and endles
Venki Ramakrishnan: The Science and Hype of Living Longer
How close are we, really, to living forever? Longevity has become one of the hottest topics in the world, drawing huge investment and endless opinions about how to live longer. To separate science from hype, Nicolai Tangen turns to Sir Venki Ramakrishnan, Nobel laureate in chemistry, former President of the Royal Society, and author of Why We Die. They unpack what ageing actually is, why the maxim
HIGHLIGHTS: Eliot Higgins
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/us/podcast/in-good-company-with-nicolai-tangen/id1614211565This live recorded episode of In Good Company features Eliot Higgins, founder of Bellingcat, the world's leading open source investigative collective — a self-taught college dro
Eliot Higgins: How Bellingcat Hunts Down the Truth
This live recorded episode of In Good Company features Eliot Higgins, founder of Bellingcat, the world's leading open source investigative collective — a self-taught college dropout who began tracking the Syrian war from his kitchen table. Together with Nicolai Tangen, he unpacks how his team unmasked Navalny's poisoners and tracked the downing of flight MH17 using nothing but publicly available d
HIGHLIGHTS: John Graham - CEO of CPP Investments
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/us/podcast/in-good-company-with-nicolai-tangen/id1614211565Canada's pension funds have become a blueprint for institutional investing worldwide, and John Graham runs the largest of them. Nicolai Tangen sits down with the CEO of CPP Inve
CPP Investments CEO: The Canadian Model, Public vs Private and Investing for 22 Million Canadians
Canada's pension funds have become a blueprint for institutional investing worldwide, and John Graham runs the largest of them. Nicolai Tangen sits down with the CEO of CPP Investments, manager of $800 billion on behalf of 22 million Canadians, for a conversation spanning strategy and leadership. They explore the celebrated "Canadian model" and what imitators get wrong, why Graham calls diversific
HIGHLIGHTS: Andrew Forrest - CEO of Fortescue
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/us/podcast/fortescue-ceo-breaking-into-mining-going-green-and/id1614211565?i=1000774940168Nicolai Tangen sits down with Andrew Forrest, Chairman and CEO of Fortescue, to explore one of the most remarkable stories in modern business. Fro
Fortescue CEO: Breaking into Mining, Going Green and the Accident That Changed Everything
Nicolai Tangen sits down with Andrew Forrest, Chairman and CEO of Fortescue, to explore one of the most remarkable stories in modern business. From building a mining giant from scratch against a 60-year duopoly, to pledging to run the entire company on zero fossil fuels by 2030 with no offsets, Forrest has never been afraid to think big. They discuss his "crazy brave Plan A" philosophy, the role o
HIGHLIGHTS: Miljan Gutovic - CEO of Holcim
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/holcim-ceo-europes-housing-shortage-decarbonising-cement/id1614211565?i=1000773973863&l=nbWhere would the modern world be without cement? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Miljan Gutovic, CEO of Holcim, to explore the transfo
Holcim CEO: Europe's Housing Shortage, Decarbonising Cement and Why Complacency Is the Enemy
Where would the modern world be without cement? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Miljan Gutovic, CEO of Holcim, to explore the transformation underway in the global building materials industry. They discuss Europe's shortage of nearly 10 million homes and what it means for construction, how Holcim is turning sustainability into a competitive advantage, the logic behind spinning off its North American
Snowflake के CEO: AI एजेंट कैसे बदल देंगे काम करने का तरीका (Hindi version)
निकोलाई टैंगन बात करते हैं Snowflake के CEO श्रीधर रामास्वामी से। Snowflake एक डेटा प्लेटफ़ॉर्म है जो दुनिया की आधी सबसे बड़ी कंपनियों को चलाता है। इस बातचीत में वे समझते हैं कि डेटा और AI की दुनिया में असल में क्या हो रहा है।दोनों इन बातों पर गहराई से चर्चा करते हैं: Snowflake सिर्फ़ इस्तेमाल के हिसाब से पैसे लेता है (कंजम्पशन-बेस्ड प्राइसिंग), और यही बात इसे आम सॉफ़्टवेयर कंपनियों से अलग बनाती ह
HIGHLIGHTS: Sridhar Ramaswamy - CEO of Snowflake
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/us/podcast/snowflake-ceo-scaling-data-ai-agents-and-the-new/id1614211565?i=1000773056685 Nicolai Tangen sits down with Sridhar Ramaswamy, CEO of Snowflake, the data platform powering half the world's largest companies, to explore w
Snowflake CEO: Scaling Data, AI Agents and the New Software Era
Nicolai Tangen sits down with Sridhar Ramaswamy, CEO of Snowflake, the data platform powering half the world's largest companies, to explore what's really happening at the frontier of data and AI. They dig into how Snowflake's consumption-based pricing sets it apart from traditional software models, why Sridhar now considers AI model companies a bigger competitive threat than anyone else in tech,
HIGHLIGHTS: Jens Stoltenberg
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/us/podcast/jens-stoltenberg-how-norway-built-the-worlds-largest-fund/id1614211565?i=1000771963692 If anyone can tell the story of how Norway built the world's largest sovereign wealth fund, it's Jens Stoltenberg. As the fund marks
Jens Stoltenberg: How Norway Built the World’s Largest Fund
If anyone can tell the story of how Norway built the world's largest sovereign wealth fund, it's Jens Stoltenberg. As the fund marks its 30th anniversary, Nicolai Tangen sits down with Norway's Finance Minister and former NATO Secretary General to trace the decisions that turned oil revenues into $2 trillion in national savings. They discuss why Britain and Norway diverged so dramatically despite
HIGHLIGHTS: Evan Spiegel - CEO of Snap
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/snap-ceo-building-snapchat-ar-glasses-and-the/id1614211565?i=1000770874839&l=nbIn this episode, Nicolai Tangen speaks with Evan Spiegel, co-founder and CEO of Snap, the company behind Snapchat. Evan reflects on building S
Snap CEO: Building Snapchat, AR Glasses and the Future of Communication
In this episode, Nicolai Tangen speaks with Evan Spiegel, co-founder and CEO of Snap, the company behind Snapchat. Evan reflects on building Snapchat from a Stanford dorm room idea into a platform used by nearly a billion people worldwide. They discuss why Evan turned down a $3 billion offer from Mark Zuckerberg, Snap's bold bet on augmented reality glasses, and how AI is transforming software dev
HIGHLIGHTS: Fabricio Bloisi - CEO of Prosus
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/prosus-ceo-from-startup-to-global-scale-innovation/id1614211565?i=1000769752597&l=nb How do you build a company that reaches 1.5 billion people? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Fabricio Bloisi, CEO of Prosus,
Prosus CEO: From Startup to Global Scale, Innovation and AI Transformation
How do you build a company that reaches 1.5 billion people? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Fabricio Bloisi, CEO of Prosus, to trace an extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to running one of the world's most ambitious tech ecosystems. Prosus is the company behind well-known consumer brands like iFood in Brazil, Swiggy in India, Just Eat across Europe, and PayU powering payment
HIGHLIGHTS: Albert Bourla - CEO of Pfizer
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/pfizer-ceo-transforming-drug-discovery-lessons-from/id1614211565?i=1000768670399&l=nbNicolai Tangen meets Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, science, and the future of g
Pfizer CEO: Transforming Drug Discovery, Lessons from China and Leading with Optimism
Nicolai Tangen meets Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, science, and the future of global healthcare. Bourla reflects on leading Pfizer through the COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough and how it transformed the company. The discussion also dives into Pfizer’s strategic shift toward innovative medicine, including major investments in oncology and obesity, and the high
HIGHLIGHTS: Aliko Dangote - Founder and CEO of the Dangote Group
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/aliko-dangote-building-africas-industrial-future-from/id1614211565?i=1000767507108&l=nbNicolai Tangen sits down with Aliko Dangote, Founder and CEO of the Dangote Group, Africa's largest industrial con
Aliko Dangote: Building Africa's industrial future from the ground up
Nicolai Tangen sits down with Aliko Dangote, Founder and CEO of the Dangote Group, Africa's largest industrial conglomerate, to explore his journey from a small Lagos trading firm to a sprawling empire spanning cement, fertiliser, petrochemicals, and the world's largest single-train oil refinery. They discuss overcoming fierce opposition, Africa's infrastructure challenges, and why its b
HIGHLIGHTS: Arvind Krishna - CEO of IBM
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/ibm-ceo-transforming-a-tech-giant-ai-bets-and/id1614211565?i=1000766363117&l=nbNicolai Tangen sits down with Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO of IBM, for a wide-ranging conversation on technology, leadership, an
IBM CEO: Transforming a Tech Giant, AI Bets and Quantum Computing
Nicolai Tangen sits down with Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO of IBM, for a wide-ranging conversation on technology, leadership, and reinvention. Arvind shares how he has reshaped one of the world's most iconic companies into a growing force in hybrid cloud and AI, and why he placed an early, decisive bet on AI long before it entered the mainstream. They explore the opportunities and risks of the
HIGHLIGHTS: Jamie Dimon - CEO of JPMorgan Chase
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/live-podcast-with-jamie-dimon-ceo-jpmorgan-chase/id1614211565?i=1000764228585&l=nbIn this special live episode, Nicolai Tangen sits down with Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, at NBIM’s Investment Conf
Live podcast with Jamie Dimon, CEO JPMorgan Chase: Corporate culture, risk and the global economy
In this special live episode, Nicolai Tangen sits down with Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, at NBIM’s Investment Conference in Oslo.With 20 years at the helm of one of the world’s leading financial institutions, Dimon shares first-hand insights into what it takes to build a winning corporate culture. The conversation spans everything from global markets to the biggest challen
HIGHLIGHTS: Alain Lam - CFO of Xiaomi
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/xiaomi-cfo-from-smartphones-to-evs-speed-to-market-and-ai/id1614211565?i=1000762993636&l=nbIn this episode of In Good Company, Nicolai Tangen speaks with Alain Lam, CFO of Xiaomi, about the company’s journe
Xiaomi CFO: From Smartphones to EVs, Speed to Market and AI
In this episode of In Good Company, Nicolai Tangen speaks with Alain Lam, CFO of Xiaomi, about the company’s journey from a smartphone startup to a global technology leader spanning smart devices, electric vehicles, and AI.Lam shares how Xiaomi’s focus on high-quality products at “honest prices” and its tightly integrated ecosystem have driven rapid growth and innovation. He explains the
HIGHLIGHTS: Hans Ulrich Obrist
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/hans-ulrich-obrist-what-business-can-learn-from-the/id1614211565?i=1000761441443&l=nbWhat can business learn from the art world? In this episode of In Good Company, Nicolai Tangen sits down with legendary c
Hans Ulrich Obrist: What business can learn from the art world
What can business learn from the art world? In this episode of In Good Company, Nicolai Tangen sits down with legendary curator Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artistic Director of the Serpentine Galleries and a master of connecting ideas, people, and disciplines.Obrist shares how creativity starts with listening, why serendipity often beats rigid planning, and how bringing together art, t
HIGHLIGHTS: Andrea Guerra - CEO of the Prada Group
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/prada-group-ceo-the-old-normal-of-luxury-the-bet/id1614211565?i=1000760166168&l=nbIn this episode of In Good Company, Nicolai Tangen sits down with Andrea Guerra, CEO of the Prada Group, in Milan to explore the
Prada Group CEO: The Old Normal of Luxury, the Bet on Versace and Why Patience Beats Trends
In this episode of In Good Company, Nicolai Tangen sits down with Andrea Guerra, CEO of the Prada Group, in Milan to explore the art of building iconic luxury brands. They discuss why luxury must return to its "old normal" of exclusivity and experience, the extraordinary rise of Miu Miu as a rebellious yet inclusive brand, and how the acquisition of Versace opens a bold new chapter for the gr
HIGHLIGHTS: Fatih Birol - Executive Director of the International Energy Agency
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/fatih-birol-global-energy-under-pressure-europes-mistakes/id1614211565?i=1000758565524&l=nbIs the world facing the greatest energy security threat in history? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Dr. Fatih Birol, Execu
Fatih Birol: Global Energy Under Pressure, Europe's Mistakes and the Age of Electricity
Is the world facing the greatest energy security threat in history? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), for a timely and urgent conversation about global energy. They discuss why the Middle East crisis surpasses all previous energy shocks combined, what the release of 400 million barrels of strategic reserves can and cann
Anne Marte Pensgaard: Why does Norway dramatically outperform at the Olympics and what can business learn from it?
What's the secret behind Norway's unmatched Winter Olympics dominance? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Anne Marte Pensgaard — Professor of Sports Psychology at Olympiatoppen and a driving force behind Norway's Olympic mental training — to unpack the mindset behind the medals. They explore the "Norwegian model" of youth sport, the science of focus and psychological safety, why early specialisation ca
HIGHLIGHTS: Christine Lagarde - President of the European Central Bank
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/christine-lagarde-central-bank-independence-geopolitical/id1614211565?i=1000756916046&l=nbNicolai Tangen sits down with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, for a wide-ranging conversation on th
Christine Lagarde: Central Bank Independence, Geopolitical Fragmentation and What It Takes to Lead the ECB
Nicolai Tangen sits down with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, for a wide-ranging conversation on the forces reshaping the global economy. They discuss geopolitical fragmentation, the impact of US policy shifts on Europe, energy vulnerability, the green transition, and the future of Europe's social democratic model. Lagarde also reflects on the ECB's mandate amid rising c
HIGHLIGHTS: Brian Armstrong - CEO of Coinbase
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/coinbase-ceo-the-future-of-crypto-machine-to/id1614211565?i=1000755887684&l=nbAre AI agents about to become the biggest users of crypto? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Brian Armstrong, co-founder and CEO of Coinbase&n
Coinbase CEO: The Future of Crypto, Machine-to-Machine Payments and the Quest to Live Forever
Are AI agents about to become the biggest users of crypto? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Brian Armstrong, co-founder and CEO of Coinbase — the largest crypto exchange in the US — to explore how digital assets are rewriting global finance. They discuss why stablecoins could grow 100x or even 1000x, how AI agents are already transacting on blockchain, and how Coinbase pushed back
HIGHLIGHTS: Andreas Berger - CEO of Swiss Re
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/swiss-re-ceo-the-business-of-reinsurance-climate/id1614211565?i=1000754597591&l=nbWho insures the insurers? In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks with Andreas Berger, CEO of Swiss Re, about how reinsurance works and
Swiss Re CEO: The Business of Reinsurance, Climate Impact and Risk Prevention
Who insures the insurers? In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks with Andreas Berger, CEO of Swiss Re, about how reinsurance works and why it matters. They discuss natural disasters, climate risk, and why losses are rising as more people and assets move into high-risk areas. Berger explains how Swiss Re uses data and technology to understand risk, prevent damage, and decide what can
HIGHLIGHTS: Robert Gentz - Co-CEO of Zalando
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/zalando-co-ceo-building-europes-fashion-giant-ai-in/id1614211565?i=1000752989347&l=nbWhat does it take to build a European tech champion from scratch? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Robert Gentz, co-founder and co-CEO
Zalando Co-CEO: Building Europe's Fashion Giant, AI in Retail and the European Dream
What does it take to build a European tech champion from scratch? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Robert Gentz, co-founder and co-CEO of Zalando, to trace the journey from selling flip-flops to building Europe’s leading online fashion platform with more than 60 million customers. Gentz shares how Zalando scaled at unprecedented speed, the flywheel behind its expansion across categories and countries
HIGHLIGHTS: Reid Hoffman - co-founder of LinkedIn
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/reid-hoffman-shaping-the-ai-era-investing-in/id1614211565?i=1000751322912&l=nbWhat's holding back AI adoption in large organizations? Nicolai Tangen speaks with Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, partner at Greylo
Reid Hoffman: Shaping the AI Era, Investing in Transformation and Calling on Europe
What's holding back AI adoption in large organizations? Nicolai Tangen speaks with Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, partner at Greylock, and board member at Microsoft. They explore why AI is the biggest tech revolution of our lifetime, how startups are deploying it effectively while large companies take a risk-first approach, and why Europe must get in the game rather than just regulate
HIGHLIGHTS: Gilles Andrier - CEO of Givaudan
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/givaudan-ceo-the-art-of-perfumery-creating-iconic/id1614211565?i=1000750254613&l=nbWhat's the secret behind the world's most iconic scents and flavours? Nicolai Tangen travels to Switzerland to speak with Gilles Andr
Givaudan CEO: The Art of Perfumery, Creating Iconic Scents and Building a Caring Culture
What's the secret behind the world's most iconic scents and flavours? Nicolai Tangen travels to Switzerland to speak with Gilles Andrier, CEO of Givaudan, the global leader in fragrances and flavours. They explore the creative process behind developing perfumes for brands like Tom Ford, the impact of Givaudan's legendary perfumery school on the fragrance industry, and the science of making food he
HIGHLIGHTS: Mike Gitlin - CEO of Capital Group
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/mike-gitlin-inside-capital-groups-philosophy-ownership/id1614211565?i=1000749180724&l=nbIn this episode, Nicolai Tangen sits down with Mike Gitlin, President and CEO of Capital Group, one of the world’s largest investment
Mike Gitlin: Inside Capital Group’s Philosophy, Ownership Model and Long-Term Edge
In this episode, Nicolai Tangen sits down with Mike Gitlin, President and CEO of Capital Group, one of the world’s largest investment managers. They discuss Capital Group’s distinctive investment model, its long-term philosophy, and the firm’s unique ownership structure that has shaped its success over nearly a century. Mike also shares his views on today’s market structure and what it m
Mala Gaonkar - SurgoCap Partners की Founder (Hindi version)
सच में बेहतरीन बिज़नेस को बाकी कंपनियों से अलग क्या बनाता है? हेज फंड SurgoCap Partners की founder माला गांवकर, Nicolai Tangen के साथ बात करती हैं कि ऐसी कंपनियों को कैसे पहचाना जाए जिनके पास मजबूत और टिकाऊ फायदे हैं। वे समझाती हैं कि कैसे पुरानी टेक्नोलॉजी नए तरीकों से बाज़ार में उथल-पुथल मचाती है, क्यों वे अपनी इन्वेस्टमेंट टीम को जानबूझकर छोटा रखती हैं, और कैसे डेटा साइंस सोच की गलतियों को कम क
HIGHLIGHTS: Andrea Orcel - CEO of UniCredit
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/unicredit-ceo-the-future-of-european-banking/id1614211565?i=1000747964480&l=nbWhat's the biggest challenge facing European banking today? Andrea Orcel, CEO of UniCredit, joins Nicolai Tangen to discuss transformation
UniCredit CEO: The Future of European Banking, Digital Transformation and Grit
What's the biggest challenge facing European banking today? Andrea Orcel, CEO of UniCredit, joins Nicolai Tangen to discuss transformation, scale, and technology's impact on banking. They explore Andrea's strategic moves with Commerzbank and Banco BPM, how AI is transforming everything from consumer loans to credit analysis, and the emerging role of stablecoins in payments. Andrea shares his
HIGHLIGHTS: Bill Winters - CEO of Standard Chartered
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/standard-chartered-ceo-global-banking-geopolitical/id1614211565?i=1000746957764&l=nbNicolai Tangen sits down with Bill Winters, Group CEO of Standard Chartered, one of the world's most globally distinctive banks. The
Jayshree Ullal - Arista Networks की CEO (Hindi version)
इस एपिसोड में, Nicolai Tangen की बातचीत अरिस्टा नेटवर्क्स की मशहूर CEO जयश्री उल्लाल से होती है। जयश्री समझाती हैं कि कैसे अरिस्टा आज के AI सिस्टम के लिए बड़े-बड़े नेटवर्क चलाता है, क्यों AI का ट्रैफिक पहले के सभी ट्रैफिक से बिल्कुल अलग है, और क्यों अब सबसे बड़ी रुकावट हार्डवेयर नहीं बल्कि बिजली की कमी है। वे अरिस्टा की कहानी बताती हैं—कैसे एक छोटी इंजीनियरिंग टीम जिसकी कमाई शून्य थी, दुनियाभर में
Standard Chartered CEO: Global Banking, Geopolitical Shifts and the Future of Blockchain
Nicolai Tangen sits down with Bill Winters, Group CEO of Standard Chartered, one of the world's most globally distinctive banks. They discuss what it takes to rebuild a complex financial institution after crisis, the critical role of regulatory trust, and why Standard Chartered's presence across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East positions it as a true "connector bank." Bill shares his perspec
