In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen Brookfield CEO: Private vs. public markets, investment style and value creation
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Dec 13, 2023 
Bruce Flatt, CEO of Brookfield and leader in alternative investments, discusses his journey transforming the firm from a small real estate player into a global giant managing over $850 billion. He dives into the significance of private investment in infrastructure and how global megatrends like decarbonization impact investment strategies. With insights on the role of digitalization and the importance of patience in navigating market challenges, Flatt emphasizes the blend of youth and experience to foster innovation and long-term value creation.
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Decarbonization Megatrend
- Decarbonization is a major trend, focusing on removing carbon from energy and industrial systems.
- Renewables like wind and solar are key, along with batteries and potentially hydrogen and nuclear.
Future of Renewables
- Wind, solar, and batteries will dominate renewables, with hydrogen emerging.
- Nuclear energy is also important for full energy transition, despite past reputational issues.
Financing the Transition
- The energy transition will be funded by private investments from institutional investors.
- These investments offer good returns with low risk, making them ideal for large funds.