Best Rachel Botsman Podcasts (2024)

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The founder using 'pocket forests' to transform cities and protect biodiversity 21:49

1h ago21:49

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SUGI is a unique global organization that brings pocket forests -- ultra-dense, biodiverse forests leveraging the proven Japanese Miyawaki Method -- to cities all over the world. The group has built 200 pocket forests in 42 cities so far, with each providing a key form of "urban acupuncture" that can protect biodiversity, restore ecosystems, and ev…

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Why it's time for the 'middle powers' to step up on geopolitics 36:23

23h ago36:23

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In a polarised world, with the most powerful nations and the UN unable to prevent or end many wars, could the so-called 'middle powers' step up? This week's two guests, both members of the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on Geopolitics, think so, and say those countries might even consider setting up an 'M-10' of middle powers seeking …

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Why it's time for the 'middle powers' to step up on geopolitics 36:24

15h ago36:24

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In a polarised world, with the most powerful nations and the UN unable to prevent or end many wars, could the so-called 'middle powers' step up? This week's two guests, both members of the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on Geopolitics, think so, and say those countries might even consider setting up an 'M-10' of middle powers seeking …

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Airbnb's Hospitality Expert: The conditions required to do the best work of your life with Chip Conley 13:56

18h ago13:56

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In this episode, Damon Klotz and Chip Conley explore what it means to be a modern elder, ponder the notion of our identity being wrapped up in our work, and what role the manager can play in creating the environment and culture to do the best work of your life. If you'd like to listen to the full episode with Chip click here: https://www.cultureamp…

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Workers have changed - How leaders must adapt: Randstad's Sander Van't Noordende 18:24

6d ago18:24

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What workers want - and what keeps them motivated - has changed drastically in recent years. And with big technological and demographic shifts driving labor shortages, knowing how to both retrain and retain your workforce will be more important than ever. Randstad CEO Sander Van't Noordende will share insights from the talent firm's annual Workmoni…

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Your invite to hear from Esther Perel, Megan Rapinoe & Ben Crowe at Culture First Global 2024 5:09

8d ago5:09

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This May, people leaders and culture creators from all over the world will gather to share innovative ideas and insights on how to improve organizational culture. Join us at Culture First Global 2024, a free virtual conference where leaders connect on culture at work, to hear from Esther Perel, Megan Rapinoe, and an outstanding lineup of thought le…

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It's cheaper to save the world than destroy it: author Akshat Rathi on Climate Capitalism 26:00

10d ago26:00

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“Climate Capitalism is an antidote to the dominant narrative that because we’ve ignored the climate crisis for so long, it will soon be too late. While it’s true that we’ve not done enough yet, we’re nowhere close to being too late.” So says , Bloomberg’s senior climate reporter and host of the podcast Zero, in his new book Climate Capitalism, whic…

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It's cheaper to save the world than destroy it: author Akshat Rathi on Climate Capitalism 26:01

10d ago26:01

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“Climate Capitalism is an antidote to the dominant narrative that because we’ve ignored the climate crisis for so long, it will soon be too late. While it’s true that we’ve not done enough yet, we’re nowhere close to being too late.” So says Akshat Rathi, Bloomberg’s senior climate reporter and host of the podcast Zero, in his new book Climate Capi…

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AI vs Art: Will AI rip the soul out of music, movies and art, or help express our humanity? 40:23

15d ago40:23

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For half a century, Nile Rodgers has been making hit records that have touched people's hearts around the world. The creative force behind disco pioneers Chic, and some of the best known songs of David Bowie, Madonna and Beyoncé, tells us the definition of an artist: someone whose work "speaks to the souls of a million strangers". But what if gener…

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AI vs Art: Will AI rip the soul out of music, movies and art, or help express our humanity? 40:24

15d ago40:24

40:24

For half a century, Nile Rodgers has been making hit records that have touched people's hearts around the world. The creative force behind disco pioneers Chic, and some of the best known songs of David Bowie, Madonna and Beyoncé, tells us the definition of an artist: someone whose work "speaks to the souls of a million strangers". But what if gener…

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Civil rights activist: Should you bring your activism to work? with DeRay McKesson 13:41

15d ago13:41

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DeRay McKesson is a civil rights activist, community organiser, and host of Pod Save the People. He started his career as an educator & human capital leader and is the co-founder of Campaign Zero. Many of the marches DeRay has helped organize contributed to the birth of the Black Lives Matter movement. DeRay has become a key player in the workplace…

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This pivot helped a mom-turned-founder scale modern student transit - and transform lives for moms and kids 19:24

20d ago19:24

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As a busy mom working in tech, Ritu Narayan understood the chaos school logistics can bring to kids and parents. Her personal experience inspired her to found Zum, a startup providing an end-to-end solution for districts with optimized bus routes, one including bus fleets to match different-sized schools, and an approach that makes school transit t…

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In the age of the 'manosphere', what's the future for feminism? With Jude Kelly of the WOW Festival 36:44

22d ago36:44

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Theatre director Jude Kelly founded the Women of the World (WOW) Festival almost two decades ago to spur conversations about women, men and feminism. WOW is now a global phenomenon, but does the rise of online misogyny pose a threat to progress on gender equality. Jude Kelly, who spoke to Radio Davos on World Women's Day 2024, says why it is vital …

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In the age of the 'manosphere', what's the future for feminism? With Jude Kelly of the WOW Festival 36:45

23d ago36:45

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Theatre director Jude Kelly founded the Women of the World (WOW) Festival almost two decades ago to spur conversations about women, men and feminism. WOW is now a global phenomenon, but does the rise of online misogyny pose a threat to progress on gender equality. Jude Kelly, who spoke to Radio Davos on World Women's Day 2024, says why it is vital …

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Scott Shigeoka: Activating your curiosity will change the world around you 1:33:31

22d ago1:33:31

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Do we lose access to curiosity as we age? Or is it like a muscle that's always there, but just needs to be activated and strengthened? Scott Keoni Shigeoka is an internationally recognized curiosity expert, speaker and author and he's known for translating research into strategies that promote positive wellbeing and connected relationships around t…

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Geopolitics, the equitable transition, and AI: things to look out for in energy in 2024 27:22

29d ago27:22

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A year ago in Davos, energy - particularly the disruption to supply and prices caused by the war in Ukraine - was a top issue at the Forum's Annual Meeting and on Radio Davos we invited two experts in to set out the top lines of the energy discussion. Roberto Bocca, who heads up energy at the World Economic Forum, and John Defterios, a business pro…

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Geopolitics, the equitable transition, and AI: things to look out for in energy in 2024 27:02

1M ago27:02

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A year ago in Davos, energy - particularly the disruption to supply and prices caused by the war in Ukraine - was a top issue at the Forum's Annual Meeting and on Radio Davos we invited two experts in to set out the top lines of the energy discussion. Roberto Bocca, who heads up energy at the World Economic Forum, and John Defterios, a business pro…

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What adventure taught this eco-entrepreneur about reflection, risk and effective leadership 24:55

1M ago24:55

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Kat Bruce is an eco-entrepreneur who founded NatureMetrics, one of the world's leading nature technology companies measuring the very tiny traces of DNA that organisms leave in the air, water and soil. She’s also a former jungle explorer who has led expeditions in the Amazon, riding on balsa rafts she’s made herself and rowing trips in roiling seas…

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World renowned trust expert: How do we access confidence during uncertainty with Rachel Botsman 15:08

1M ago15:08

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Do you feel like trust works both ways in your workplace? With the sustained rise in remote or semi-remote roles, the importance of trust in the workplace is top of mind. But trust needs to work both ways, right? The question isn’t only "can employers trust their employees", it also needs to be "can employees trust their employers?" Rachel Botsman …

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Ian Bremmer, Rachel Botsman and Azaam Azhar: 3 experts on the state of the world in 2024 26:39

1M ago26:39

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What's in store for 2024? Ian Bremmer's political risk consultancy predicts an 'annus horribilis' but Exponential View's Azeem Azhar says we are in an 'incredible decade'. So is the state of the world 'glass half empty, or half full'? And in an uncertain world, Oxford University's Rachel Botsman, tells why trust is so vital, and how it can be re-bu…

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Ian Bremmer, Rachel Botsman and Azeem Azhar: 3 experts on the state of the world in 2024 26:40

1M ago26:40

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What's in store for 2024? Ian Bremmer's political risk consultancy predicts an 'annus horribilis' but Exponential View's Azeem Azhar says we are in an 'incredible decade'. So is the state of the world 'glass half empty, or half full'? And in an uncertain world, Oxford University's Rachel Botsman, tells why trust is so vital, and how it can be re-bu…

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The viral IG poet on building community in our workplaces - the incredible artist Cleo Wade. 9:41

1M ago9:41

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Cleo Wade describes herself as a friend and a community builder. She's the author of bestselling books - Heart Talk, poetic Wisdom for a Better Life and Where to Begin, a small book about your power to create big change. Cleo’s also got a new book coming out in May this year - pre-order it here! From the data we collect here at Culture Amp, we know…

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What workers really want - and how it can bridge the gender gap: Reshma Saujani 26:30

2M ago26:30

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Forget snacks and gym memberships: Today's worker wants to know you value their family. When Reshma Saujani founded Moms First -- a movement to drive paid leave for families --she already had a successful non-profit under her belt in Girls Who Code. But she quickly learned that advocating for moms and parents uncovers a host of structural barriers …

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The number of refugees could double in the next decade, the head of UNHCR says why 20:37

2M ago20:37

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The UNHCR, cares for 114 million refugees and displaced people worldwide. Filippo Grandi, the head of the United Nations refugee agency, says that number could double in a decade if the world cannot find ways to stop war. Mentioned in this episode: : https://www.weforum.org/projects/the-refugee-employment-and-employability-initiative/ Read more: Ca…

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The number of refugees could double in the next decade, the head of UNHCR says why 20:37

1M ago20:37

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The UNHCR, cares for 114 million refugees and displaced people worldwide. Filippo Grandi, the head of the United Nations refugee agency, says that number could double in a decade if the world cannot find ways to stop war. Mentioned in this episode: Refugee Employment Alliance: https://www.weforum.org/projects/the-refugee-employment-and-employabilit…

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Future Women’s Deputy Managing Editor: An edict on achieving gender equality from Jamila Rizvi 6:15

1M ago6:15

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We can't think of a better way to mark International Women's Day than with a crystal clear call to action to all employers laying out exactly what is needed to improve the world of work for women. Jamila is Deputy Managing Director of Future Women, where she supports governments and employer organisations working towards gender equality. Listen to …

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Culture First in 2024: Keeping you & your team ahead of the game 2:03

2M ago2:03

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More than four years since we released the first episode of this podcast, we're announcing a BIG change! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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AI: Is 2024 the year that governance catches up with the tech? 20:47

2M ago20:47

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If 2023 was the year we all got familiar with generative AI, is 2024 the year when governments will act on the governance of this powerful technology? At Davos 2024 we spoke to these experts, from the industry and civil society: Alexandra Reeve Givens, CEO, Center for Democracy & Technology Aidan Gomez, Co-founder and CEO of Cohere Anna Makanju, Vi…

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AI: Is 2024 the year that governance catches up with the tech? 43:56

2M ago43:56

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If 2023 was the year we all got familiar with generative AI, is 2024 the year when governments will act on the governance of this powerful technology? At Davos 2024 we spoke to these experts, from the industry and civil society: Alexandra Reeve Givens, CEO, Center for Democracy & Technology Aidan Gomez, Co-founder and CEO of Cohere Anna Makanju, Vi…

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12 leaders share what to prioritize in 2024 27:03

2M ago27:03

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Where do you see yourself and your team a year from now? How can you maximize tech - and mitigate its risks? How can you stay focused despite increasing geopolitical tensions? What impacts will small decisions now have in 5 to 10 years? In this special compilation episode of Meet The Leader recorded at the Annual Meeting in Davos, heads of top comp…

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TradeTech: the trillion dollar promise that could unlock smoother global trade 22:49

2M ago22:49

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Technology is revolutionizing global commerce and investment, and digitalizing the trade ecosystem holds the potential to increase trade by nearly $9 trillion by 2026 within the G7 alone. On the eve of the World Trade Organisation's 13th Ministerial Conference, MC13 (26-29 February, 2024) in Abu Dhabi, we speak to the event's host, UAE Minister of …

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TradeTech: the trillion dollar promise that could unlock smoother global trade 22:50

2M ago22:50

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Technology is revolutionizing global commerce and investment, and digitalizing the trade ecosystem holds the potential to increase trade by nearly $9 trillion by 2026 within the G7 alone. On the eve of the World Trade Organisation's 13th Ministerial Conference, MC13 (26-29 February, 2024) in Abu Dhabi, we speak to the event's host, UAE Minister of …

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What's next for generative AI? Three pioneers on their Eureka moments 26:29

2M ago26:29

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"This is going to be the most transformational moment, not just in technology, but in culture and politics of all of our lifetimes." Three AI pioneers, all of them in most influential people in AI, share their views on the past, present and future of this transformational technology. Guests: Aiden Gomez, Co-Founder and CEO, Cohere Mustafa Suleyman,…

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What's next for generative AI? Three pioneers on their Eureka moments 26:30

2M ago26:30

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"This is going to be the most transformational moment, not just in technology, but in culture and politics of all of our lifetimes." Three AI pioneers, all of them in Time's Top-100 most influential people in AI, share their views on the past, present and future of this transformational technology. Guests: Aidan Gomez, Co-Founder and CEO, Cohere Mu…

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How do vital businesses continue to operate in a war zone? The view from Yemen 30:05

3M ago30:05

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In an episode recorded before the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, we hear from two private-sector companies involved in the distribution of food, about how they manage to operate in a war zone like Yemen, which has been in a state of civil war since 2015. Guests: Mohamed Nabil Hayel Saeed, Senior Strategic Advisor, HSA Niels Hougaard, Ma…

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How do vital businesses continue to operate in a war zone? The view from Yemen 30:06

2M ago30:06

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In an episode recorded before the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, we hear from two private-sector companies involved in the distribution of food, about how they manage to operate in a war zone like Yemen, which has been in a state of civil war since 2015. Guests: Mohamed Nabil Hayel Saeed, Senior Strategic Advisor, HSA Niels Hougaard, Ma…

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When influencers meet the influential: YouTubers go to Davos 22:44

3M ago22:44

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What do social media content creators make of Davos? We speak to three YouTubers - with a collective audience in the millions - who were given full access to the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2024 to ask who they met and what stories they would be telling. Featuring: Jacob Beautemps, @BreakingLab Adanna Steinacker, @houseofadanna Gohar Khan…

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When influencers meet the influential: YouTubers go to Davos 22:45

3M ago22:45

22:45

What do social media content creators make of Davos? We speak to three YouTubers - with a collective audience in the millions - who were given full access to the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2024 to ask who they met and what stories they would be telling. Featuring: Jacob Beautemps, @BreakingLab Adanna Steinacker, @houseofadanna Gohar Khan…

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What's next for the economy? Why IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva says 'expect the unexpected' 12:16

3M ago12:16

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What’s next for the year ahead? Is a much-promised “soft landing” for certain economies possible? And what new impacts can we expect from inflation? Meet The Leader caught up with International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva at the Annual Meeting in Davos to get her take on what's ahead, including how upcoming elections and ot…

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Annual Meeting 2024: What just happened in Davos? 52:15

3M ago52:15

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The World Economic Forum just held its Annual Meeting - but what impact will it have on the world beyond Davos? The people who lead the Forum's work throughout the year tackling the world's most important issues pick the highlights of the week that show how Davos 2024 will make a positive impact. And we hear clips from some of the most impactful di…

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Annual Meeting 2024: What just happened in Davos? 52:16

3M ago52:16

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The World Economic Forum just held its Annual Meeting - but what impact will it have on the world beyond Davos? The people who lead the Forum's work throughout the year tackling the world's most important issues pick the highlights of the week that show how Davos 2024 will make a positive impact. And we hear clips from some of the most impactful di…

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The 7 trends that will define HR in 2024 15:33

3M ago15:33

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How will the top 7 HR trends of 2024 impact your workplace? Damon breaks down his top three employee experience predictions for 2024, along with key predictions from four experts around the globe. In this new era of work, our technology, leadership, and communication are all hyper-focused on prioritizing ease and creating more cohesive workplaces. …

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3 shifts all effective collaborators make 19:35

3M ago19:35

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New approaches to partnering and collaboration will be key to tackling climate action. This will require new mindsets, new systems and connecting with people and groups you might have otherwise overlooked. To better understand how collaboration is evolving, this week’s episode talks to Chief Procurement Offers, leaders who do more than acquire good…

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Davos 2024: A conversation with Diane von Fürstenberg 33:42

3M ago33:42

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Canadian-Pakistani filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy interviews fashion designer Diane von Fürstenberg about the designer's life and one-of-a-kind perspective. The spirited, wide-ranging conversation goes beyond the creation of the famous wrap dress and how Furstenburg built one of the world's most recognizable brands, to explore how these two strong…

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Davos 2024: A conversation with Pat Gelsinger 33:51

3M ago33:51

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Intel Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger talks with World Economic Forum Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab in this wide ranging conversation on technology, leading edge semiconductor production and the trends shaping the year ahead. Recorded January 17, 2024. Watch the session here: ---- Check out all our podcasts on : - : - : - : - : Join the :…

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Davos 2024: A conversation with Satya Nadella 37:20

3M ago37:20

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Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella speaks to World Economic Forum Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab in a special wide ranging conversation covering how AI will transform science, new game-changing technologies that will drive progress, and more. This conversation was recorded at the Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Recorded January …

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Meeting in the metaverse: Actor Rainn Wilson joins us on the virtual polar ice 31:37

3M ago31:37

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What's Dwight from The Office doing in the metaverse? Actor Rainn Wilson joins us, in avatar form, to check out a virtual world created by the World Economic Forum that aims to raise awareness of the impact of climate change on the Arctic and the rest of the world. We also hear from Gail Whiteman, Professor of Sustainability at the University of Ex…

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Meeting in the metaverse: Actor Rainn Wilson joins us on the virtual polar ice 31:38

3M ago31:38

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What's Dwight from The Office doing in the metaverse? Actor Rainn Wilson joins us, in avatar form, to check out a virtual world created by the World Economic Forum that aims to raise awareness of the impact of climate change on the Arctic and the rest of the world. We also hear from Gail Whiteman, Professor of Sustainability at the University of Ex…

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Lessons from Davos Leaders Ahead of Annual Meeting 2024 18:54

3M ago18:54

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How do the world's top leaders maximize their time to connect and build solutions to the world's biggest problems? This special highlight episode shares insights recorded at past Annual Meetings in Davos, Switzerland with a range of voices including CEOs, entrepreneurs, civil society leaders and an astronaut. They share the personal approaches they…

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This simple question helped Amazon teams get future ready: AWS AI and data chief 31:59

3M ago31:59

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Swami Sivasubramanian’s first experience using a computer was in high school in India, where there was just one computer for the entire school. While each student could use the computer for just a few minutes a day, those few minutes sparked his lifelong passion for technology, one that led to his current role as VP of Data and AI at Amazon Web Ser…

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