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Dec 6, 2023 • 22min

How Marketing Can Change Your Mind

Discover the power of precision branding through deep psychology and associations with the brand. Learn how startups can win against industry giants by investing in digital technology. Explore effective marketing campaigns, the influence of first-fast response in advertising, and the importance of measuring marketing effectiveness and long-term investment.
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Nov 29, 2023 • 27min

To Save the Planet, Move Fast and Clean Things

Explore the urgent need to close the $18 trillion investment gap for the energy transition. Discuss progress towards 2030 climate goals and the role of consumers in driving change. Learn about the challenges and opportunities for businesses in addressing climate change. Understand the difference between demand-led and supply-led transitions in clean energy.
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Nov 22, 2023 • 25min

Do Pharma CEOs Have the Prescription for a Net Zero World?

CEOs of Novo Nordisk and AstraZeneca discuss the Sustainable Markets Initiative Health Systems Task Force, decarbonizing the supply chain, and innovation in the pharmaceutical industry towards achieving a net-zero world.
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Nov 15, 2023 • 27min

BCG presents: Climate Vision 2050--The Green City in the Sun

2050 Nairobi is a thriving green tech and innovation hub, tackling climate challenges. The city boasts housing built from plastic waste and promotes walkability. The rise of electric motorcycles improves air quality, but public transportation still needs improvement. Nairobi is a center for tech and green startups, focusing on renewable energy and urbanization. Transformative steps include densification, the 15-minute city concept, and quality public spaces.
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Nov 8, 2023 • 20min

AI Coworkers Are Coming. Here's How to Work with Them.

This podcast explores the research findings on human-AI collaboration, workflow optimization, talent recruitment, and the impact of AI on creativity. It discusses the importance of early integration of AI in business for automation, cost reduction, and innovation. The role of humans in collaborating with AI, avoiding unreliable AI predictions, and critical thinking is explored. Implementing and utilizing AI in companies is discussed, emphasizing the need for a top-down business perspective and continuous experimentation. The potential impact of generative AI and analytical AI on businesses is highlighted, along with the importance of following the right approach and achieving success.
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Oct 25, 2023 • 20min

Zombie Buildings and the Future of Cities

The podcast discusses the challenges and opportunities of hybrid working on office space, transportation, retail, and restaurants. It explores the importance of connecting virtual access with physical infrastructure networks and showcases revitalization efforts in Chicago. The potential impact of remote work on the balance between cities and regions is examined, along with the implications of AI on the office environment and job market.
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Oct 11, 2023 • 19min

The Price Is Not Always Right

Discussing the importance of pricing strategy, the podcast highlights the need for understanding the company, customers, and the market. It explores the significance of pricing in business, emphasizing the need for early consideration during product development. The podcast also delves into the difference between the custom game and the choice game, and the importance of consumer understanding in pricing strategies. It concludes by exploring the process of designing a pricing strategy for long-term success.
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Sep 27, 2023 • 21min

Can Joy and Productivity Coexist in the Workplace?

The podcast discusses the importance of creating productivity for organizations and joy for employees in the workplace. It explores the benefits of hybrid working and the need for leaders to adapt to distributed models. The role of technology in enhancing productivity and joy is also explored. Ways to bring joy and productivity to non-remote workers, such as flexible working hours and better management, are discussed.
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Sep 13, 2023 • 21min

Can Business Sustain the UN’s Sustainability Goals?

Explore the halfway progress of the UN's sustainability goals and the role of businesses in achieving them. Learn about integrating ESG into business practices for meaningful progress. Discover the measurement of these goals and the crucial role of the private sector. Understand potential risks such as global pandemics and the benefits and downsides of generative AI and job automation.
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Aug 30, 2023 • 21min

Unexamined Spending Is Wasteful Spending

Explore the importance of cutting wasteful spending in businesses and reinvesting the money. Learn about unexamined spending and legacy practices, zero-based budgeting and its transformation, expense management for companies, and maximizing savings through strategic spending.

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