We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/jesper-brodin-inside-ikea-democratic-design-and/id1614211565?i=1000711105155&l=nb Ever wondered how those iconic blue and yellow stores became a regular stop for shoppers around the world? In this episode, Nicolai Tangen sits down with Jesper Brodin, CEO of Ingka Group – the largest IKEA retailer, to unpack how the company is reinventin...
Jun 06, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Ever wondered how those iconic blue and yellow stores became a regular stop for shoppers around the world? In this episode, Nicolai Tangen sits down with Jesper Brodin, CEO of Ingka Group – the largest IKEA retailer, to unpack how the company is reinventing itself for the future. They explore IKEA's democratic design philosophy, the company's sustainability initiatives, and how the business is adapting with new city-center stores. Jesper shares insights from working alongside founder Ingvar Kamp...
Jun 04, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 154
We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/otis-ceo-moving-billions-daily-elevator-evolution-and/id1614211565?i=1000710216293&l=nb What does it take to lead a company that moves 2.4 billion people every day? In this episode, Nicolai Tangen sits down with Judy Marks, President and CEO of Otis, the world’s leading elevator manufacturer. Judy shares insights on innovation, service ...
May 30, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 153
What does it take to lead a company that moves 2.4 billion people every day? In this episode, Nicolai Tangen sits down with Judy Marks, President and CEO of Otis, the world’s leading elevator manufacturer. Judy shares insights on innovation, service excellence, and the future of mobility, exploring how Otis is revolutionizing the elevator industry. They explore Otis's role in iconic buildings like the Eiffel Tower, the challenges of spinning off during COVID-19, and her leadership philosophy tha...
May 28, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 152
We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/formula-1-ceo-sport-evolution-elite-drivers-and-full/id1614211565?i=1000709213266&l=nb Buckle up as Nicolai Tangen goes behind the scenes with Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, to explore how the world's most exhilarating motorsport is evolving at breathtaking speed. From transforming a traditionally male-dominated aud...
May 23, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Buckle up as Nicolai Tangen goes behind the scenes with Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, to explore how the world's most exhilarating motorsport is evolving at breathtaking speed. From transforming a traditionally male-dominated audience to attracting younger, more diverse fans worldwide, Domenicali reveals how F1 has become an entertainment phenomenon without sacrificing its sporting essence. Discover what makes a truly exceptional F1 driver and learn about F1's ambitious pla...
May 21, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 150
We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/sir-chris-hohn-strategic-investing-long-term-value/id1614211565?i=1000708401082&l=nb In this episode, Nicolai Tangen sits down with Sir Chris Hohn, founder of The Children's Investment Fund Management, one of Europe's most successful hedge funds. The discussion highlights the critical importance of high barriers to entry in investing, t...
May 16, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 149
In this episode, Nicolai Tangen sits down with Sir Chris Hohn, founder of The Children's Investment Fund Management, one of Europe's most successful hedge funds. The discussion highlights the critical importance of high barriers to entry in investing, the power of long-term thinking, and how intuition shapes investment decisions. Chris also shares his journey into philanthropy and his deep commitment to addressing climate change and improving children's health globally. Through his foundation, w...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 148
We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/geoffrey-garrett-modern-leadership-business-education/id1614211565?i=1000706618956&l=nb What does it take to be a great leader in today's complex world? In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks with Geoffrey Garrett, Dean of USC Marshall School of Business, about modern leadership principles. They discuss the importance of being "human" ra...
May 09, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 147
What does it take to be a great leader in today's complex world? In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks with Geoffrey Garrett, Dean of USC Marshall School of Business, about modern leadership principles. They discuss the importance of being "human" rather than "heroic" as a leader, balancing technical skills with people skills, and the value of curiosity in complex environments. Geoffrey explains why avoiding micromanagement helps develop stronger teams and why leaders should strive to be both hu...
May 07, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 146
We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/sap-ceo-european-tech-leadership-cloud-innovation-and/id1614211565?i=1000705496188&l=nb How does SAP build and scale the systems that global companies rely on every day? In this episode, Nicolai Tangen speaks with Christian Klein, CEO of SAP, Europe’s largest technology company and one of the world’s leading software providers. They exp...
May 02, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 145
How does SAP build and scale the systems that global companies rely on every day? In this episode, Nicolai Tangen speaks with Christian Klein, CEO of SAP, Europe’s largest technology company and one of the world’s leading software providers. They explore SAP's cloud transformation journey, how AI is revolutionizing business productivity, and the challenges of technological nationalism in a fragmented global landscape. Christian shares his leadership philosophy on risk-taking and performance cult...
Apr 30, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 144
We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/kenneth-rogoff-tariff-impacts-the-dollars-future/id1614211565?i=1000704545192&l=nb What challenges lie ahead for the global economy in an era of rising tariffs and geopolitical tension? In this episode, Nicolai Tangen speaks with Kenneth Rogoff, renowned economist and co-author of the seminal book "This Time Is Different," about the shi...
Apr 25, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 143
What challenges lie ahead for the global economy in an era of rising tariffs and geopolitical tension? In this episode, Nicolai Tangen speaks with Kenneth Rogoff, renowned economist and co-author of the seminal book "This Time Is Different," about the shifting economic landscape. They discuss the potential impacts of Trump's tariff policies, the future of US dollar dominance, and why inflation might make an unexpected comeback. Kenneth shares his chess-player's perspective on navigating trade ne...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 142
We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: With all the technology available, why do artists still need record labels? Join Nicolai Tangen in conversation with Robert Kyncl, CEO of Warner Music Group, as they explore the transformation of music business. They discuss Kyncl's journey from Czechoslovakia to leading Netflix, YouTube, and now Warner Music, the streaming revolution, and how record labels discover and develop...
Apr 18, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 141
With all the technology available, why do artists still need record labels? Join Nicolai Tangen in conversation with Robert Kyncl, CEO of Warner Music Group, as they explore the transformation of music business. They discuss Kyncl's journey from Czechoslovakia to leading Netflix, YouTube, and now Warner Music, the streaming revolution, and how record labels discover and develop artists today. Kyncl shares insights on balancing creative and business priorities, the impact of AI on music, the valu...
Apr 16, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 140
We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nikesh-arora-ceo-of-palo-alto-networks/id1614211565?i=1000702795367 In our increasingly digital world, how do we protect ourselves from growing cyber threats? In this episode of In Good Company , Nicolai Tangen welcomes Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, to explore the fast-changing world of cybersecurity. As our homes, cars, and citi...
Apr 11, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 139
In our increasingly digital world, how do we protect ourselves from growing cyber threats? In this episode of In Good Company , Nicolai Tangen welcomes Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, to explore the fast-changing world of cybersecurity. As our homes, cars, and cities become increasingly connected, the opportunities for hackers grow—from targeting individuals to attacking critical infrastructure. They discuss who the "bad actors" really are, how AI is transforming both attacks and defens...
Apr 09, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 138
We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/gsk-ceo-drug-discovery-ai-in-pharma-and-changing/id1614211565?i=1000701828482&l=nb How is the pharmaceutical industry evolving to meet the world’s biggest health challenges? In this episode, Nicolai Tangen sits down with Emma Walmsley, CEO of GSK, for an insightful conversation about the future of pharmaceuticals. They discuss GSK’s lat...
Apr 04, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 137
How is the pharmaceutical industry evolving to meet the world’s biggest health challenges? In this episode, Nicolai Tangen sits down with Emma Walmsley, CEO of GSK, for an insightful conversation about the future of pharmaceuticals. They discuss GSK’s latest advances in cancer treatments, HIV therapies, and respiratory medicine, as well as the role of AI in speeding up drug discovery. Emma also shares her thoughts on navigating change, transforming company culture, and the role of curiosity in s...
Apr 02, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 136
We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/diageo-ceo-shifting-drinking-trends-brand-innovation/id1614211565?i=1000700857139&l=nb Are our drinking habits changing? In this episode, Nicolai Tangen sits down with Debra Crew, CEO of Diageo, to explore the shifting landscape of the spirits industry. They discuss emerging consumer trends, including how Gen Z is embracing “zebra strip...
Mar 28, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Are our drinking habits changing? In this episode, Nicolai Tangen sits down with Debra Crew, CEO of Diageo, to explore the shifting landscape of the spirits industry. They discuss emerging consumer trends, including how Gen Z is embracing “zebra striping”—switching between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks while socializing. Debra shares insights into Diageo’s world-renowned brands, from Guinness and Johnnie Walker to Smirnoff and Don Julio, and explains how the company stays ahead of trends by...
Mar 26, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 134
We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/ul-solutions-ceo-evolving-safety-testing-ai-and/id1614211565?i=1000699754510&l=nb How do we ensure the products we use every day are truly safe? In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks with Jennifer Scanlon, President and CEO of UL Solutions, about the evolving world of safety testing. From toys to lithium batteries, they explore how UL S...
Mar 21, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 133
How do we ensure the products we use every day are truly safe? In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks with Jennifer Scanlon, President and CEO of UL Solutions, about the evolving world of safety testing. From toys to lithium batteries, they explore how UL Solutions puts products to the test, the role of AI in shaping safety standards, and the company’s journey from private to public ownership. Jennifer also shares her leadership philosophy and her deep commitment to building a safer world. With 1...
Mar 19, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 132
We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/alphabet-president-and-cio-advancing-ai-quantum/id1614211565?i=1000698829889&l=nb How is Google shaping our technological future? Join Nicolai Tangen in conversation with Ruth Porat, President and CIO of Alphabet and Google, as they explore AI, innovation, and the future of technology. They discuss Google's position in the AI race, brea...
Mar 14, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 131
How is Google shaping our technological future? Join Nicolai Tangen in conversation with Ruth Porat, President and CIO of Alphabet and Google, as they explore AI, innovation, and the future of technology. They discuss Google's position in the AI race, breakthroughs in quantum computing with the Willow chip, and the rise of self-driving cars with Waymo. Ruth also shares insights from her time at Morgan Stanley during the financial crisis, the importance of long-term investment, and how AI is tran...
Mar 12, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 130
We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/lars-stranneg%C3%A5rd-art-in-business-leadership-and/id1614211565?i=1000697784969&l=nb In this episode of In Good Company , Nicolai Tangen welcomes Lars Strannegård, President of the Stockholm School of Economics, to explore why art and culture are essential in shaping tomorrow’s business leaders. Strannegård shares how exposing student...
Mar 07, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 129
In this episode of In Good Company , Nicolai Tangen welcomes Lars Strannegård, President of the Stockholm School of Economics, to explore why art and culture are essential in shaping tomorrow’s business leaders. Strannegård shares how exposing students to creative expression builds empathy, enhances learning, and strengthens uniquely human skills that AI can't replicate. Ever wondered why reading fiction makes you a better leader? Or what business schools can learn from art museums? From the rol...
Mar 05, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 128
We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/paul-singer-activist-investing-market-risks-and/id1614211565?i=1000696105423&l=nb This week, Nicolai Tangen sits down with Paul Singer, legendary investor and founder of Elliott investment Management, one of the world's most influential activist investors. Singer shares insights from his remarkable career spanning several decades, discu...
Feb 28, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 127
This week, Nicolai Tangen sits down with Paul Singer, legendary investor and founder of Elliott investment Management, one of the world's most influential activist investors. Singer shares insights from his remarkable career spanning several decades, discussing how activist investing works, why companies need external pressure for change, and his philosophy of never losing money. He opens up about major investment cases, while offering sharp observations on current markets, which he sees as "jus...
Feb 26, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 126
