RANE Podcast Series

In this episode of the Applied Geopolitics podcast, Rodger Baker speaks with Michael Hochberg on the unique semiconductor production process and its impact on U.S.-China competition. Michael Hochberg is an experienced semiconductor executive and entrepreneur. He started four companies with an aggregate exit value of over $1 billion and worked for Nokia and Cisco among others. He has built many different kinds of semiconductor chips from prototype through production. He is currently a visiting scholar at the Centre for Geopolitics at Cambridge University.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Asia-Pacific Analyst Chase Blazek explains how the outcome of Japan’s leadership elections will affect the country’s foreign policy. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of Beyond COVID, our experts provide guidance on the rising prevalence of diseases from insects such as mosquitoes and ticks. Dr. Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida's College of Medicine, and Dr. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents. Our host, David Lawrence, is the founder of RANE. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.  

In this insightful discussion, James Brady-Banzet, a partner at Cleary Gottlieb, and Thomas Bednar, counsel at the firm, dive into the intricacies of crisis management for corporations. They highlight the importance of a global crisis management handbook and effective communication during crises. The duo emphasizes how organizations must adapt their cybersecurity strategies and engage proactively with regulators. They explore the evolving threats from AI and the need for comprehensive training and structured responses to safeguard organizational reputation.

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Global Economy Analyst Markus Jaeger discusses the state of the U.S. economy and the likely impact of current economic sentiment on the November election. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst, Ryan Bohl reviews Vision 2030’s evolution and explains what we can expect for Saudi Arabia as 2030 approaches. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

Jared Cohen, Co-Head of the Goldman Sachs Institute and former CEO of Jigsaw at Alphabet Inc., dives into the intertwining worlds of geopolitics, technology, and corporate governance. He discusses the challenges faced by global companies amidst US-China tensions and the critical need for strategic agility. Cohen shares insights on the complexities of artificial intelligence, its potential risks, and how businesses must proactively navigate the evolving geopolitical landscape. His reflections underscore the importance of resilience and ethical practices in governance.

In preparation for RANE and Nasdaq’s upcoming summit on September 9th, RANE founder and chief collaborative officer David Lawrence is sitting down with a number of industry leaders to discuss major compliance, security, and geopolitical issues that are top of mind for global organizations. In this episode, David chats with Jim Nadler, President and CEO and Van Hesser, Sr. Managing Director and Chief Strategist at KBRA. Jim Nadler is the current President and CEO of KBRA. Prior to joining KBRA, Jim was responsible for all alternative assets in the New England Asset Management Division at General Re Corporation. Over the last 30 years, Jim has held several executive roles in the financial analysis arena, including at mainstays in the ratings industry as well as independent research firms. Jim is also the Board Chairman of DealVector, serves on the board for the NYC/LI Chapter of Breakthrough T1D, and is an elected member of The Economic Club of NY. Van Hesser is the Senior Managing Director and Chief Strategist at KBRA, where he is responsible for commenting on market and economic developments and their impact on credit markets. He is also a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Van is the creator and host of KBRA’s weekly podcast, 3 Things in Credit. Previously, he led the company’s Financial Institutions and Corporates credit rating groups, where he leveraged over 30 years of experience as an institutional investor, sell-side research analyst, investment banker and regulator.  RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In preparation for RANE and Nasdaq’s upcoming summit on September 9th, RANE founder and chief collaborative officer David Lawrence is sitting down with a number of industry leaders to discuss major compliance, security, and geopolitical issues that are top of mind for global organizations.  In this episode, David chats with Ben Colman, the founder of Reality Defender, the leading provider of deepfake detection.  Over the past 15 years, Ben has scaled multiple companies at the intersection of privacy, AI, and cyber security. Prior to this, Ben led cyber commercialization at Goldman Sachs, and was a graduate intern at Google. Ben holds a master's degree from New York University and a bachelor's degree from Claremont McKenna College. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

In preparation for RANE and Nasdaq’s upcoming summit on September 9th, RANE founder and chief collaborative officer David Lawrence is sitting down with a number of industry leaders to discuss major compliance, security, and geopolitical issues that are top of mind for global organizations.  In this episode, David chats with Phil Venables, the Chief Information Security Officer of Google Cloud, about the responsibility of company leadership in mitigating cyber risk.  At Google Cloud, Phil leads the risk, security, compliance, and privacy teams. Before joining Google, he was a Partner at Goldman Sachs where he held multiple roles over a long career, initially as their first Chief Information Security Officer, a role he held for 17 years. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.