Make Money by Navigating a Volatile Economic Landscape | Srividya Jandhyala

Srividya Jandhyala is a renowned professor of management at ESSEC Business School specializing in global strategy, international business, and geopolitics. The author of "The Great Disruption: How Geopolitics is Changing Companies, Managers, and Work" (Cambridge University Press, 2025), Srividya’s research has garnered multiple awards and appears in top-tier journals. She is recognized for her ability to distill complex geopolitical shifts into clear, actionable insights for executives and entrepreneurs navigating today’s volatile economic landscape.

On this episode we talk about:

•   How global strategy and international business fundamentals are shifting in response to renewed geopolitical volatility

•   The business risks—and unexpected opportunities—arising from trade wars, sanctions, and national security regulations

•   Real-world case studies showing how leading companies are adapting to geopolitical shocks in 2025

•   Why managers and entrepreneurs need to understand geopolitics to make smarter investment, partnership, and growth decisions

•   How to cultivate resilience and agility amid unpredictable global business trends

Top 3 Takeaways

1.  Geopolitical change is now a primary factor in business risk and opportunity—understanding new rules is crucial for survival and growth.
2.  Companies must actively adapt strategy, supply chains, and partnerships as nations prioritize security and sovereignty over open markets.
3.  Leaders who stay informed and agile—using data, networks, and scenario planning—can turn global disruptions into competitive advantage.

Notable Quotes

•   "A great disruption is underway. Geopolitics is reshaping international business, and managers must navigate a new and changing world."

•   "There’s no going back to the pre-2020 ‘rules’—today, structural shifts call for new levels of creativity and resilience."

•   "Firms that understand both market and non-market forces will seize the best opportunities amidst uncertainty."

Connect with Srividya Jandhyala:

•   Personal Website: s-jandhyala.com

✖️
✖️
✖️
✖️

🚀 Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.

🚀 Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.

🎁 Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices