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Samo Burja | The Wallenberg Family Of Sweden, Nassim Taleb & Why Organisations Thrive & Fall

May 28, 2024

Samo Burja, founder of Bismarck Analysis, discusses why groups thrive or fail, the 80/20 principle in organizations, solving nepotism, the Wallenberg family of Sweden, and the influence of Nassim Taleb on worldviews.

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Samo Burja analyzes why groups thrive or fail, focusing on institutions and organizations.

Succession challenges in organizations involve knowledge and power transitions, crucial for longevity.

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Samo Berger's Bismarck Analysis Firm and the Bismarck Brief

Samo Berger founded Bismarck Analysis, a consulting and research firm that delves into societal political and institutional landscapes. The Bismarck Brief, an offshoot of the consultancy, serves as an avenue for expressing Samo's worldview through insightful writing. While the Brief may be costly due to its sub-stack model, free articles offer a glimpse into Samo's prolific analysis, blending academic rigor with personal interests.

Economic Dynasties and Wealth in Sweden

02:49

Challenges of Reforming Big Organizations

02:12

Finding Deeper Truth in Case Studies and Statistics

01:57

Effects of Energy Policy on Global Relations and Economic Competitiveness

02:10

Introduction

2min

The Life Cycle of Institutions and the Power of Tacit Knowledge

8min

Succession Challenges in Large Organizations

15min

The Wallenberg Family of Sweden: A Legacy of Influence

22min

Influential Insights from Nassim Taleb

4min

Exploring Serendipity and Personal Agency in Life Choices

3min

Analysis of Poland's Potential Growth and Prosperity Compared to Germany

5min

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Samo Burja founded Bismarck Analysis, of which Bismarck Brief has spun off, which is a consulting and research firm that investigates the political and institutional landscape of society.

I’ve listened to and read hundreds of hours of Samo Burja. He’s prolific both in writing and talking, and applies an academic analysis to express his interests. His interests are those which overlap with mine, and as such, should as well overlap with yours since you have selected this podcast.

He’s been on my list of dream guests ever since this podcast began, and so it was a huge thrill to get a chance to finally record something with him.