MD MEETS

Daniel Ek, the Founder and CEO of Spotify, shares insights on Europe's innovative potential and future competitiveness. He argues that Europe suffers from underinvestment in R&D and stigmatizes risk, which stifles homegrown technology. Ek suggests investing just 1% of Europe’s savings to significantly boost venture capital. He emphasizes intelligent regulation in fintech as a model for success and advocates for Europe’s autonomy in defense strategies, including AI advancements. Ek envisions a confident Europe ready to embrace its talent and build a brighter future.

In this third episode of MD MEETS, Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner sits down with Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi for a sweeping conversation that moves from the future of transportation to the forces that shape human destiny.Khosrowshahi reflects on a world in motion - where cars drive themselves, cities breathe easier, and mobility becomes a shared experience rather than a private luxury. He speaks about Uber’s bold bet on electric and autonomous vehicles, air taxis, and delivery drones, painting a vision of cities where movement is frictionless and freedom is redefined.But the discussion turns deeply personal when Khosrowshahi recounts his journey from Tehran to America after the Iranian Revolution - an immigrant’s story of loss, gratitude, and second chances. He shares his conflicted emotions about his homeland, the lessons of humility from his father, and how those values shaped his leadership through controversy and change.From artificial intelligence to immigration, from the loneliness of power to the humility of listening, this conversation explores what it means to move - not just through space, but through life itself.Subscribe for essential insights, candid perspectives, and the dialogues that matter mostVideo: youtube.com/@mdmeets | Web: https://mdmeets.com | Mail: mail@mdmeets.comMD MEETS is a podcast of Axel Springer SE. Produced by Daniel van Moll. All rights reservedUnauthorized reproduction or distribution of this content is prohibited. For more information and updates, follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/mdmeets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this second episode of MD MEETS, Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner sits down with legendary media mogul Barry Diller - the man who shaped Hollywood, created FOX, and built one of the world’s most powerful internet empires.From being bounced at Studio 54 on opening night - despite arriving with Hollywood royalty - to discovering John Travolta and producing Saturday Night Fever, Diller recounts the wild rise of an entertainment visionary whose career has spanned every screen, from silver to digital.In a rare and intimate conversation, Diller opens up about the loneliness of his childhood, the drive that rejection gave him, and how risk - from his sexuality to his career - became his creative engine. He speaks about the glamour and darkness of fame, his lifelong partnership with Diane von Furstenberg, and what it means to build something that truly lasts.A story of reinvention, risk, and romance - and of one man’s extraordinary journey from Hollywood’s back rooms to the frontlines of media history.Subscribe for essential insights, candid perspectives, and the dialogues that matter mostVideo: youtube.com/@mdmeets | Web: https://mdmeets.com | Mail: mail@mdmeets.comMD MEETS is a podcast of Axel Springer SE. Produced by Daniel van Moll. All rights reservedUnauthorized reproduction or distribution of this content is prohibited. For more information and updates, follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/mdmeets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI and a key influencer in AI policy, dives into the complex landscape of artificial intelligence. He discusses the potential of AI in warfare and the ethical implications of its use. Altman expresses concerns about job displacement and the importance of nurturing new roles. He shares his dream of farming if AI takes his job and reflects on the potential for AGI to act as a 'loving parent.' The conversation also touches on the need for balanced regulations and journalism's role in an AI-driven world.

MD MEETS with Mathias Döpfner brings unedited conversations with the world’s most influential voices. From politics and science to arts and business, each episode dives into the most pressing issues of our time - and sometimes the completely unexpected.With a minimalist, authentic style and no artificial fillers, the focus is always on the guest and their story. At its core, the podcast is about freedom - of thought, of speech, of creativity - and how these values shape societies in an age of disruption.High-profile discussions, recorded on location or remote, are released as both audio and video, giving viewers a rare inside look at ideas shaping our future.Subscribe for essential insights, candid perspectives, and the dialogues that matter mostVideo: youtube.com/@mdmeets | Web: https://mdmeets.com | Mail: mail@mdmeets.comMD MEETS is a podcast of Axel Springer SE. Produced by Daniel van Moll. All rights reservedUnauthorized reproduction or distribution of this content is prohibited. For more information and updates, follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/mdmeets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.