Episodes

  • Moonshots & AI: Astro Teller

    Moonshots & AI: Astro Teller
    Dec 21 2023
    This week on the show we explore moonshots and artificial intelligence with Astro Teller, the co-founder of and CEO of X, Alphabet's moonshot factory, which is responsible for inventing and launching breakthrough technologies. Teller is a believer in rethinking how companies innovate and solve what seem like unsolvable problems. He and host Sam Gyimah have a wide ranging conversation on big tech, AI, regulation, and big ideas in business. The Geopolitics of Business is a show by Sam Gyimah, produced by FP Studios. Views and opinions expressed on the podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Foreign Policy, its affiliates, or any institution Sam Gyimah is associated with. Investment carries risk. We recommend individual investors consult with an independent financial advisor before making any investment.   For listener questions or business inquiries please email info@thegeopoliticsofbusiness.com. You can find a summary of the key points in this episode in The Geopolitics of Business Newsletter.
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    37 mins
  • Britain's Economy Post-Brexit: Lords Heseltine & O'Neill

    Britain's Economy Post-Brexit: Lords Heseltine & O'Neill
    Dec 14 2023
    This week on the show host Sam Gyimah explores Britain’s economy and place in the world post-Brexit with two "big beasts" of British politics of economics. First Sam speaks with Lord Michael Heseltine, former Deputy Prime Minister of Great Britain - a titan of British Politics for over half a century - and one of the few Conservative voices who spoke out against Brexit. Then Sam gets additional insights from Lord Jim O’Neil, an Independent Member of the House of Lords, former UK Treasury Minister, and former Chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management. The Geopolitics of Business is a show by Sam Gyimah, produced by FP Studios. Views and opinions expressed on the podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Foreign Policy, its affiliates, or any institution Sam Gyimah is associated with. Investment carries risk. We recommend individual investors consult with an independent financial advisor before making any investment.   For listener questions or business inquiries please email info@thegeopoliticsofbusiness.com. You can find a summary of the key points in this episode in The Geopolitics of Business Newsletter.
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    28 mins
  • Superpowers & the World: Paul Ryan

    Superpowers & the World: Paul Ryan
    Dec 7 2023
    In this episode, we dive into U.S. politics with Paul Ryan, the former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. In a wide-ranging interview with host Sam Gyimah, the two discuss the current state of American democracy and its impact on the world, various business scenarios related to the outcome of the 2024 U.S. elections, and why in today’s complex world, multinational CEOs need to think like politicians and be up to speed on issues such as trade, immigration, and the so-called culture wars. The Geopolitics of Business is a show by Sam Gyimah, produced by FP Studios. Views and opinions expressed on the podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Foreign Policy, its affiliates, or any institution Sam Gyimah is associated with. Investment carries risk. We recommend individual investors consult with an independent financial advisor before making any investment.   For listener questions or business inquiries please email info@thegeopoliticsofbusiness.com. You can find a summary of the key points in this episode in The Geopolitics of Business Newsletter.
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    41 mins
  • Breakout Nations: Ruchir Sharma

    Breakout Nations: Ruchir Sharma
    Nov 30 2023
    Writer and investor Ruchir Sharma speaks with host Sam Gymiah about his decades of experiences assessing emerging markets and shares tips on how to best understand when a developing country may be ripe for investment. The two also discuss the new risks involved in emerging markets as a result of the US/China strategic rivalry. Sharma is the head of Rockefeller Capital Management's international business, a columnist for the Financial Times, and author of numerous books including, "Breakout Nations: In Pursuit of the Next Economic Miracles." **** The Geopolitics of Business is a show by Sam Gyimah, produced by FP Studios. Views and opinions expressed on the podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Foreign Policy, its affiliates, or any institution Sam Gyimah is associated with. Investment carries risk. We recommend individual investors consult with an independent financial advisor before making any investment.   For listener questions or business inquiries please email info@thegeopoliticsofbusiness.com. You can find a summary of the key points in this episode in the Geopolitics of Business Newsletter.
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    33 mins
  • Repowering the Global Economy: Lord John Browne

    Repowering the Global Economy: Lord John Browne
    Nov 16 2023
    In the run up to COP28, host Sam Gyimah speaks with Lord John Browne, the current Chairman of BeyondNetZero and former CEO of energy giant BP. The two discuss the broader forces that shape the world's energy market, touch on his personal journey from oil man to net zero champion, and strategize on what it will take to transition the global economy in order to address the climate crisis. The Geopolitics of Business is a show by Sam Gyimah, produced by FP Studios. Views and opinions expressed on the podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Foreign Policy, its affiliates, or any institution Sam Gyimah is associated with. Investment carries risk. We recommend individual investors consult with an independent financial advisor before making any investment.   For listener questions or business inquiries please email info@thegeopoliticsofbusiness.com. You can find a summary of the key points in this episode in The Geopolitics of Business Newsletter.
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    39 mins
  • Shifting Power Blocs: José Manuel Barroso

    Shifting Power Blocs: José Manuel Barroso
    Nov 9 2023
    In our premiere episode, host Sam Gyimah speaks with José Manuel Barroso, chair of GAVI, the Global Vaccine Alliance. Barroso has also served as Prime Minister of Portugal, President of the European Commission and Chairman of Goldman Sachs International. The two have a wide ranging conversation on shifting power blocs covering topics such as US-China relations, Russia and Ukraine, fragmentation of the global order, and vaccine nationalism. Barroso shares personal stories of his years in politics and business and what it was like being in the room negotiating with world leaders including George W. Bush, Xi Jinping, and Vladimir Putin. The Geopolitics of Business is a show by Sam Gyimah, produced by FP Studios. Views and opinions expressed on the podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Foreign Policy, its affiliates, or any institution Sam Gyimah is associated with. Investment carries risk. We recommend individual investors consult with an independent financial advisor before making any investment.   For listener questions or business inquiries please email info@thegeopoliticsofbusiness.com
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    37 mins
  • Coming Soon: The Geopolitics of Business

    Coming Soon: The Geopolitics of Business
    Nov 1 2023
    "The Geopolitics of Business" is the podcast where the boardroom meets the stateroom. On each episode, host Sam Gyimah, a former Wall Street bank financier, entrepreneur, and British Government Minister, has frank discussions on the impacts on business of big political decisions with the world’s leading investors, CEOs and politicians who have made the big calls at the toughest moments. Featured guests include former EU Commissioner President Jose Manuel Barroso, businessman and former British Deputy Prime Minister Lord Michael Heseltine, and former BP Chairman John Brown. With themes ranging from shifting power blocs, rapidly advancing technology, de-globalization, end of free money, populism and polarization and climate action, these conversations are meant to engage, illuminate and provide insights for leaders seeking greater understanding of the high stakes interplay between global business and geopolitics, and where we’re heading. To get in touch with The Geopolitics of Business, please contact info@thegeopoliticsofbusiness.com.
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    3 mins