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2050 Investors — Economic and markets megatrends, ahead of 2050’s global sustainability targets
Societe Generale | Podcast about economy, market trends and sustainability
Welcome to 2050 Investors your monthly guide to understanding the intricate connections between finance, globalisation, and ESG. Join host Kokou Agbo-Bloua, Head of Economics, Cross-Asset & Quant Research at Societe Generale, for an exploration of the economic and market megatrends shaping the present and future, and how these trends might influence our progress to meeting 2050’s challenging global sustainability targets. In each episode, Kokou deep-dives into the events impacting the econom ...
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The Original Sin of Sovereign Debt: Budget deficits & Debt crisis | Public Finances, Sustainability
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$25 trillion ! This is the sum injected into the economy by Governments and Central Banks to protect a significant portion of the global economy during the Covid crisis. Where does this funding come from, and what are the impacts of such government spending? Is this strategy sustainable in the long term? These are important questions to consider, p…
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REPLAY · Lose Yourself in Sports (Part 1): How Game Changers changed the Game | Impact and Sustainable Solutions of the Sports Industry
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Part 1 of the episode. Don't miss Jonny Wilkinson's interview in Part 2. “You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow. This opportunity comes once in a lifetime”. In this episode about sports, these lyrics from Eminem’s hit song ‘Lose Yourself‘ resonate deeply. Throughout History, from civil rights to diversity and inclusion, sports have…
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REPLAY · Lose Yourself in Sports (Part 2): Interview with Jonny Wilkinson, England Rugby Legend | Challenging Limits & The Power of Will
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Part 2 of the episode. We recommend you listen to Part 1 if you haven't already. “You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow. This opportunity comes once in a lifetime”. In this episode about sports, these lyrics from Eminem’s hit song ‘Lose Yourself‘ resonate deeply. Throughout History, from civil rights to diversity and inclusion, spo…
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The Nuclear Debate: Fears, Facts and “Fission” | Carbon-free Energy, Sustainable Finance
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Is nuclear power the key to a carbon-neutral future or an accident waiting to happen? Non-hydro renewables such as wind and solar are predicted to play a major role in the future. However, one of these energy solutions has divided public opinion more than others. To mention the name "nuclear" is to conjure up the boogie man or "he who must not be n…
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Climate Volatility: From Green Swans to Antifragility | Managing Climate Stress-tests and Financial Risk
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Abraham Lincoln once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail”. So why do well-known risk managements models fail to predict major events? Is it possible to know when and where the next crisis will come from? And how can we be better prepared? In this episode of 2050 Investors, host Kokou Agbo-Bloua explores the theory of Black Swans…
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Grey Matters and the Economics of Ageing (ft. Wei Yao, Head of Research & Chief Economist for APAC at Societe Generale) | Silver Economy
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The Chinese have a saying, 'A peaceful life has nothing to do with the passage of time'. This sound reminder points to the importance of enjoying life regardless of age. After all, age is just a number, right? Ageing has become a topical issue in the mainstream recently as experts warn of the incoming 'Silver Avalanche', which has already swept Eur…
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Carbon Bounty Hunting: From Stardust to the Notorious C.O.2 (ft. Eric Schoumsky) | Carbon Taxes, Credits, and Markets
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Strap on your boots, don your hats, grab your pitchforks and mangroves, because we are going carbon hunting! Although carbon dioxide makes up a measly 0.04% of our atmosphere or 421 parts per million (ppm), it is about double the average concentration seen over the past 3 million years. All of this extra carbon dioxide accumulated since the pre-ind…
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“Fed” Up with Carbon: Central Banks & Climate Change
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Should the world's central banks (Fed, ECB, BoE...) launch a coordinated "green quantitative easing" programme to simply print the $3.5 trillion a year needed to finance the energy transition? Is this a realistic solution or too green to be true? This episode of the 2050 investors podcast puts the 'central' back in central banks. Since their creati…
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The Nautilus Chronicles: Exploring The Future of Oceans (ft. Nisha Bakker, Director Partnerships at The Ocean Cleanup)
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What has no beginning, end, or middle and touches every continent? If you answered, “the ocean”- Correct! Or the ‘living infinite’, as Jules Verne called it in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. This latest episode of 2050 Investors is a splashy one as host Kokou Agbo-Bloua dives deep into the mysteries of the oceans aboard the modern-day Nauti…
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Home Sweet Home: Solutions for Climate-Resilient Housing (ft. Ben Richford, real estate finance expert) | urbanisation, sustainable living
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Why do we say, "there’s no place like home"? This iconic phrase appears in "The Wizard of Oz" to remind us of the human need for familiarity, belonging and protection. Over the past centuries, our homes have followed a Darwinian process of evolution by natural selection of efficiency. From caves to skyscrapers, they’ve protected us from wild animal…
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Lose Yourself in Sports (Part 1): How Game Changers changed the Game | Impact and Sustainable Solutions of the Sports Industry
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Part 1 of the episode. Don't miss Jonny Wilkinson's interview in Part 2. “You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow. This opportunity comes once in a lifetime”. In this episode about sports, these lyrics from Eminem’s hit song ‘Lose Yourself‘ resonate deeply. Throughout History, from civil rights to diversity and inclusion, sports have…
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Lose Yourself in Sports (Part 2): Interview with Jonny Wilkinson, England Rugby Legend | Challenging Limits & The Universal Power of Will
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Part 2 of the episode. We recommend you listen to Part 1 if you haven't already. “You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow. This opportunity comes once in a lifetime”. In this episode about sports, these lyrics from Eminem’s hit song ‘Lose Yourself‘ resonate deeply. Throughout History, from civil rights to diversity and inclusion, spo…
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A Tale of Two Futures: Exploring climate change pathways
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This special episode of 2050 Investors takes you to… well, the year 2050! Will we have achieved our goal of net-zero emissions and taken the necessary steps to limit global warming to 1.5 C°? And if not, what will a world on the verge of climate collapse due to human activities look like? Join Kokou Agbo-Bloua as he explores the future, inspired by…
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REPLAY · Insuring Acts of God (ft. Ernst Rauch)
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Economy, planet, markets and you 2050 Investors is going on a summer break! Before we meet again in September, listen to our April 2022 episode on the insurance industry, which is facing a number of challenges as a result of climate change. In insurance lingo, an “Act of God” is an event outside of human control or activity, such as natural disaste…
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The Red Flower & the Future of Energy (ft. Irene Himona, Oil & Gas equity research analyst at Societe Generale) | Fossil Fuels, Net Zero
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Welcome fellow energy explorers! Do you know why is the energy transition taking so long? And what awaits us when we eventually deplete our energy reserves? In this episode of “2050 Investors” we're embarking on a thrilling adventure into the world of energy and the ongoing transition away from fossil fuels. Inspired by the timeless tale of "The Ju…
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Fashionomics: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (ft. Anne Critchlow, Retail analyst at Societe Generale) | Fast Fashion, Consumption
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Did you know that in 2022, the global apparel market was valued at over US 1.5 trillion dollars and is expected to increase to almost US 2 trillion dollars by 2027 (Consumer Market Outlook)? But here is the catch: the industry accounts for 8 to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and that figure is growing! In this riveting episode, Kokou Agbo-…
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Biodiversity = Σ [Biology x (Diversity + Inclusion)²] ft. Matthieu Maurin, CEO of Iceberg Data Lab | Preservation, Climate Change
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Did you know that over the past 440 million years, there have been five mass extinction events on Earth? Now, according to scientists, the sixth extinction may already be underway. By the end of the century, it is estimated that half of an estimated 8 million living species could become extinct due to human-induced global warming. In other words: b…
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Decarbonising Happiness: Sustainable Well-being in Modern Society (Part 1)
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Part 1 of the episode. Don't miss Claudia Senik's interview in Part 2. What really drives happiness in the 21st century? The UN designates March 20 as “International Day of Happiness” to celebrate the importance of happiness and well-being as “universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings worldwide and in public policy objectives". J…
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Decarbonising Happiness: Sustainable Well-being in Modern Society (Part 2) ft. Claudia Senik, Professor at the Paris School of Economics
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Part 2 of the episode. We recommend you listen to Part 1 if you haven't already. What really drives happiness in the 21st century? The UN designates March 20 as “International Day of Happiness” to celebrate the importance of happiness and well-being as “universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings worldwide and in public policy obje…
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Who Wants to Live Forever: Healthcare in the Age of Climate Change (ft. ChatGPT) | Medicine, Technology, Longevity
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How does climate change affect health? Thanks to the incredible discoveries in medicine and technology, the average global human lifespan has more than doubled since 1900 and is now above 70 years. Over the same period, CO2 emissions exponentially increased, which raises questions about the link between healthcare and climate change. In this episod…
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Life in plastic, un-fantastic! Rethinking Recycling and Circular Economy (ft. Daan Van Kassel, Fund manager at Polestar Capital)
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How about doing away with plastic? Drifting in the Central North Pacific Ocean is the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch”, a collection of marine debris with a mass so large it has been ranked as our eighth continent. Nature is “circular by design” - balanced and sustainable - but our modern lifestyle is simply not. Beginning with a nostalgic nod to the …
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'Around the World' of Trade: The Evolution of Globalization (ft. Tim de Knegt, Strategic Finance Manager at the Port of Rotterdam)
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What is the future of international trade? After Brexit, the War in Ukraine, and the Covid-19 pandemic, are we at the beginning of the end of globalisation? Will a future Phileas Fogg be more incentivized to stay at home and circle the world in the metaverse in 80 seconds? While globalization has fueled economic growth, lifted millions out of pover…
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The End of Abundance | Shifting Mindsets: Sustainability, Economics, and the Future of Markets | Scarcity of natural resources
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Do the recent statements by President Macron and the debacle of Liz Truss' mini budget sound the end of abundance? It seems like we should prepare for the inevitable scarcity of natural resources, stable climate and financial market performance. In this episode, Kokou Agbo-Bloua delves into the profound changes shaping our world. Through an introsp…
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Singing 'for' the Rain: Investigating Water Scarcity (ft. Jo Harrison, Dir:Asset Management at United Utilities Group PLC)
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Is the Earth running out of fresh water? The summer of 2022 has seen significant droughts across the world, with serious ripple effects from energy shortages to severe food insecurity. But how can we possibly have a water crisis when water makes up close to 3/4 of our planet’s surface? Kokou Agbo-Bloua looks at how climate change is disrupting our …
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Calling Hydrogen to the Stand: A Debate on Sustainable Energy (ft. Allan Baker, Global Head of Power at Societe Generale)
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Is hydrogen gray until proven green? When looking into the energy transition and options for clean sources of energy, hydrogen is often listed as one of the key solutions for the future. The hype about its potential is undeniable, but so are the critics about its costs, efficiency and sustainability. In this podcast episode, you are invited to part…
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Carbon-Free Calories: Decoding the Future Plate (ft. David Hayes, Analyst at Societe Generale) | Food, Finance, and Sustainability
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What will tomorrow's plate look like? By 2050, we will have to feed close to 10 billion people – 2 billion more than today – while committing to net zero greenhouse gas emissions. So, what solutions are being put on the table (pun intended) by the food industry to meet that challenge? Is the future of food high energy pills and liquids full of nutr…
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War and Peace: Impacts of Ukraine Conflict on Global Markets | Financial landscapes, Geopolitics, Energy transition
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What impact has the war in Ukraine had on the economy? From Covid-19 pandemic to an inflation outbreak, from recession to stagflation fears and finally from peace to war; 2022 is barely six months old but has proven to be quite a challenging year already. This episode dissects the far-reaching impacts of the Ukraine conflict on global markets, sust…
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Insuring Acts of God: Climate Change Impacts on the Insurance Industry (ft. Ernst Rauch, Munich Re’s Chief Climate and Geoscientist)
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In insurance lingo, an “Act of God” is an event outside of human control or activity, such as natural disasters. With the growing frequency of such "Acts of God" - amplified by acts of men - the question of the insurability of climate risks is front and center. From the Oracle of Delphi's predictions to the emergence of insurance as a safeguard aga…
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Smart Cities: Evolution or Creation? A Helsinki Case Study into the future of Urban Development (ft. Mayor Juhana Vartiainen)
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How can cities adapt to global warming? A recent UN report expects 68% of the world population to live in cities by 2050, compared to about 55% today. But the underlying truth is that cities are responsible for most greenhouse gas emissions, waste and pollution. In this new episode of 2050 Investors, Kokou Agbo-Bloua explores the concept of smart c…
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Greenflation: Inflation’s New Variant (ft. Klaus Baader, Global Chief Economist at Societe Generale) | Finance, Markets, Green Transition
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A new variant of inflation has emerged: green inflation, or Greenflation. Beginning with a reflection on recent economic trends and inflationary pressures, Kokou Agbo-Bloua explores the emergence of this phenomenon. From the trading floors to geopolitical tensions, he analyzes how the fight against climate change is reshaping economic dynamics and …
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Mobility with Impact: From Ancient Roads to Hyperloops, a look at the Future of Transportation (ft. John Saffrett, Deputy CEO of ALD)
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How will the world of transportation evolve by 2050? Will autonomous cars powered by AI and hyperloops with pods reaching speeds of 1000 km/h replace human drivers? We are a mobile species. With the exponential development of transportation technologies and modes over the past centuries, we can now travel faster and further than ever before. In thi…
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2021 is dead, long live 2022! A Journey into Consumption, Emissions, and Future Solutions | Carbon footprint, Sustainability
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Happy 2022! We are one year closer to 2050, the year where we are supposed to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions if we want to limit the dreadful consequences of climate change. But can we reach net zero without sacrificing economic growth? In this special year-end episode of 2050 Investors, Kokou Agbo-Bloua focuses his attention on our planet…
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Surviving Job Darwinism: Adaptability in Today's Job Market (ft. Sir Christopher Pissarides, 2010 Nobel Prize in Economics)
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What is the impact of technological change on employment? When it comes to skills and jobs, adaptability quotient (AQ) can have a massive impact on your career, in comparison to intellectual (IQ) and emotional (EQ) quotients. Especially as workers must change and evolve to keep pace with technologies. So, how individuals make their way through empl…
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I think, therefore AI: Impacts on Society, Finance, and Markets (ft. Martin Ford, Futurist and Author) | Technological innovation, Work
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As artificial intelligence (AI) advances exponentially, questions arise: will AI liberate humanity or render us obsolete and steal our jobs? Can it tackle climate change or pose an existential threat? In this thought-provoking episode, Kokou Agbo-Bloua leads an investigation on the interplay between AI, society and the economy. Martin Ford, a renow…
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The Frog & Climate Change: The Road to Net Zero (ft. Ed Daniels, Strategy, Sustainability and Corporate Relations Director at Shell)
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How do we react to climate change? With the IPCC’s startling sixth assessment report on the effects of global warming and the recent extreme weather disasters, the challenges we face to reach net zero emissions by 2050 are at the top of everyone’s mind. In this episode, Kokou Agbo-Bloua investigates the impacts of climate change and what needs to h…
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The Recovery is You: Scars, Resilience and the Societal Impact of COVID-19 (ft. Frédéric Oudéa) | Pandemic, Behavioral Finance
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From physical and psychological scars to the transformation of work dynamics, this episode investigates the profound societal implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals and economies worldwide. As we maneuver through the aftermath of the pandemic, Kokou Agbo-Bloua examines the sustainability of societal structures amidst globalization and…
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Green vs. Greed: The Rise of Responsible Investing (ft. Isabelle Millat, Head of Impact Based Finance at Societe Generale CIB)
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Can greed be harnessed for the greater good, or is the current enthusiasm for sustainability merely a facade for self-interest? As the Fed signals a shift towards combating inflation, questions arise about the compatibility of profit-seeking with environmental and social responsibility. From historical perspectives to contemporary trends, Kokou Agb…
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Known Unknowns of Inflation: Probing the Uncertainties and Economic Impacts (ft. Albert Edwards) | Monetary policy, Sustainability
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Inflation, a buzzword echoing across headlines and boardrooms alike, has seized the attention of investors, policymakers and central banks worldwide. With staggering figures like a 5% surge in US inflation, this phenomenon clearly demands scrutiny. But is this merely a blip on the radar, or a paradigm shift? Join Kokou Agbo-Bloua as he examines the…
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The Roaring 2020s: Economic Boom or Bust? A Finance Investigation (ft. Charles de Boissezon)
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In this first episode of “2050 Investors”, Kokou Agbo-Bloua asks: Are we entering the Roaring Twenty 20s? With the OECD recently raising its GDP growth forecasts for the UK, the signs point to a potential economic boom. Kokou explores the parallels between the historical Roaring Twenties and the current economic landscape, analyzing factors like fi…
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Economy, planet, markets and you As we emerge from a global pandemic and we embrace a renewed interest in sustainable finance, the economy and markets are moving fast. New consumer habits are forming, massive green investment plans are being announced, new ways of investing are being promoted. Welcome to 2050 Investors your monthly guide to underst…
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Episode 19 - Hear what Jon Reed really thinks about Digital Transformation
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Episode 18: Making education technology suck less with Edmodo’s CEO Vibhu Mittal
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Episode 18: Making education technology suck less with Edmodo’s CEO Vibhu Mittal by Mike & AmitBy Mike & Amit
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Ep. 8 - Animals Vs. Robots 2: Farmageddon
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Marc pitches a sequel to a movie that never existed, with lots of poppy music cues. Everyone is technically present for this episode, too!
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Trevor pitches an excellent mockumentary, someone is mysteriously missing, and the show definitly gets better and not worse!
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We talk about the Oscars, canker sores and Cheetos while Scott pitches a hard-boiled noir film featuring a teenage Hitler and 100+ minutes of battle scenes! It's just as good as you're expecting!
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Marc pitches a ridiculous star-studded fantasy film in the vein of Neverending Story, with Rob Lowe and a silly talking bird! Plus we talk about Zero Dark Thirty, Spawn & gross French movies!
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