Wake Up to Money Showdown in Davos
Jan 21, 2026
In this discussion, Alan Thomas, CEO of Ripe, sheds light on the evolving landscape of micro-insurance for hobbies. Lindsay James, a savvy investment strategist, critiques market reactions to data on inflation and interest rates, particularly touching on tech sell-offs and the implications of media M&A. Richard Fletcher brings a unique perspective from Davos, analyzing the conference atmosphere amid geopolitical tensions and the UK's investment pitch, revealing insights on attracting global investment in uncertain times.
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Businesses De-Risk Supply Chains
- Business leaders at Davos feel a familiar disorientation as the old global order shifts and supply chains and autonomy become priorities.
- Companies are focusing on de-risking supply chains and securing critical resources to protect future prosperity.
AI Conversations Focus On Security
- Conversations at Davos emphasize AI security, privacy and integrity as much as sales or hype.
- Businesses invest in AI for productivity but worry about deepfakes, hacking and stability risks.
AI Value Tied To Practical Use And Cost
- Satya Nadella argued AI's long-term value depends on practical, cross-industry uses beyond tech firms.
- He proposed measuring economic impact by the cost of processing data (tokens per dollar per watt).