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In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen

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16 snips
Mar 14, 2025 • 10min

HIGHLIGHTS: Ruth Porat - President and CIO of Alphabet

Ruth Porat, President and CIO of Alphabet and Google, discusses her significant role in shaping the tech landscape. She dives into AI advancements, including the power of the Gemini model and the Willow quantum chip's transformative impact. Ruth shares how AI is revolutionizing early cancer detection and improving healthcare outcomes. Moreover, she reflects on her time at Morgan Stanley, emphasizing the importance of long-term investment and lifelong learning, inspired by her family’s resilience.
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85 snips
Mar 12, 2025 • 51min

Alphabet President and CIO: Advancing AI, Quantum Computing, and Self-Driving Cars

Join Ruth Porat, President and CIO of Alphabet and Google, as she dives into the future of technology. She shares how Google is shaping AI, discussing advancements like the Willow quantum chip and the transformative potential of self-driving cars. Ruth offers insights from her time at Morgan Stanley during the financial crisis, highlighting the importance of long-term investment and mentorship. Additionally, she explores AI's impact on healthcare and public service, illustrating how innovation can drive economic growth.
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18 snips
Mar 7, 2025 • 11min

HIGHLIGHTS: Lars Strannegård

Lars Strannegård, President of the Stockholm School of Economics, is reshaping business education by integrating arts and culture. He emphasizes how creativity enhances learning and builds essential human skills, which AI cannot replicate. The discussion includes why fiction reading builds better leaders and how business schools can draw inspiration from art museums. Strannegård shares insights on fostering empathy, the need for diverse perspectives in leadership, and the vital intersection of AI and human intelligence in education.
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80 snips
Mar 5, 2025 • 42min

Lars Strannegård: Art in Business, Leadership, and the Skills AI Can’t Replace

Lars Strannegård, the President of the Stockholm School of Economics, champions the fusion of art and culture with business education. He reveals how engaging with art enhances empathy and cultivates invaluable human skills that AI can’t replicate. The discussion touches on the transformative power of storytelling, the significance of a vibrant learning environment, and the traits of effective leadership. Strannegård emphasizes that reading fiction can even boost leadership qualities, advocating for a more culturally rich curriculum in today's AI-driven landscape.
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21 snips
Feb 28, 2025 • 11min

HIGHLIGHTS: Paul Singer

Delve into the mind of legendary investor Paul Singer as he discusses the impact of activist investing on company strategy and management. He emphasizes the necessity of external pressure for genuine change and shares insights on long-term value versus short-term risks. The conversation also touches on his concerns about today's market being extraordinarily risky and critiques current economic policies like negative interest rates. Singer advises the younger generation to pursue a broad education to navigate future uncertainties.
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120 snips
Feb 26, 2025 • 39min

Paul Singer: Activist Investing, Market Risks and Avoiding Losses

In this enlightening discussion, Paul Singer, legendary investor and founder of Elliott Asset Management, sheds light on the ins and outs of activist investing. He shares how external pressure can drive corporate change and discusses past investment cases, including Starbucks. Singer reveals his risk management strategies amid today's volatile markets and expresses concerns about crypto's future in relation to central bank money. He emphasizes the need for a well-rounded education in business, advocating for critical thinking in aspiring investors.
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18 snips
Feb 21, 2025 • 11min

HIGHLIGHTS: David Ricks - CEO of Eli Lilly

David Ricks, Chair and CEO of Eli Lilly, discusses the groundbreaking advances in weight-reducing drugs that extend their benefits beyond initial intentions, like treating addiction and Alzheimer's. He highlights how Eli Lilly has halved drug development timelines through innovative approaches and AI. Ricks also navigates the challenges of drug pricing ethics in different markets, emphasizing the balance between patient access and business sustainability. This conversation reveals the exciting future of medicine and its transformative potential.
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64 snips
Feb 19, 2025 • 56min

Eli Lilly CEO: The Weight-Loss Drug Revolution, AI in Pharma, and Innovation

David Ricks, CEO of Eli Lilly, leads the pharmaceutical giant in innovative ventures, particularly with groundbreaking weight-loss drugs showing promise for various health issues. He discusses the surprising benefits of diabetes medications in combating obesity and their implications for chronic diseases. Ricks reveals how AI is revolutionizing drug development, allowing companies to cut timelines dramatically. He emphasizes the importance of curiosity-driven leadership and open communication in fostering a collaborative workplace culture.
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35 snips
Feb 14, 2025 • 10min

HIGHLIGHTS: Jack Dorsey - CEO of Block

In this discussion, tech visionary Jack Dorsey delves into the evolution of Twitter and its impact on real-time communication. He shares his insights on the importance of open protocols for social media's future and critiques traditional monetization strategies. Dorsey emphasizes user empowerment through algorithm control, while also exploring Block's mission to democratize financial tools. Additionally, he discusses the transformative potential of Bitcoin as a native currency and reflects on his entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the essential traits for success.
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209 snips
Feb 12, 2025 • 56min

Block CEO: Twitter Evolution, Bitcoin and Digital Freedom

Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and CEO of Block, dives into the origins and evolution of social media. He emphasizes the need for user agency and advocates for open protocols like Bitcoin to navigate fragmented regulations. Dorsey shares personal experiences with entrepreneurship, highlighting lessons learned from rejection. He also explores transformative meditation practices and offers insights on effective learning strategies across diverse subjects. Tune in for a fascinating look at the intersection of technology, finance, and personal growth.

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