In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen

In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen

The CEO of the largest single investor in the world, Norges Bank Investment Management, interviews leaders of some of the largest companies in the world. You will get to know the leader, their strategy, leadership principles, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

December 9, 2025 52 mins

Nicolai Tangen sits down with David Rubenstein, founder and chairman of the Carlyle Group and host of the David Rubenstein Show. They explore what makes truly great investors, why going against conventional wisdom matters, and the critical importance of humility in business and leadership.

David shares insights from his time working in the White House and from building one of the world's largest private equity firms, ...

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What’s driving the next big shift in telecom? Nicolai Tangen talks with John Stankey, President and CEO of AT&T, about transforming a 150-year-old company for the AI ...

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What’s driving the next big shift in telecom? Nicolai Tangen talks with John Stankey, President and CEO of AT&T, about transforming a 150-year-old company for the AI era. They discuss why fiber infrastructure is critical, how AI will drive unprecedented data demand, and the role of satellite connectivity. John shares his philosophy on cultural change, managing 130,000 employees, and why AT&T is focused on North America. Wit...

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Greg Jensen, Co-CIO of Bridgewater Associates, joins Nicolai Tangen to discuss the forces reshaping global finance. They explore modern mercantilism, the AI re...

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Greg Jensen, Co-CIO of Bridgewater Associates, joins Nicolai Tangen to discuss the forces reshaping global finance. They explore modern mercantilism, the AI resource grab for power and chips, and why talent competition matters. Greg shares how Bridgewater systematized 50 years of knowledge into algorithms through its "Secure Garden" platform, and discusses building an artificial investor to compete with human intuition. He also rev...

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What's behind McLaren Racing's remarkable rise to the top? Nicolai Tangen speaks with Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, about the incredible turnaround of one of ...

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What's behind McLaren Racing's remarkable rise to the top? Nicolai Tangen speaks with Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, about the incredible turnaround of one of F1's most historic teams. They explore how culture and transparency drive performance, why people matter more than equipment, and Zak's approach to building cohesion across 1,400 team members. Zak shares candid insights on driver dynamics, fan enga...

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What actually happens inside a fermentation tank? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Ester Baiget, CEO of Novonesis, to explore the science and business behind enz...

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What actually happens inside a fermentation tank? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Ester Baiget, CEO of Novonesis, to explore the science and business behind enzymes. The company uses fermentation to create natural alternatives to chemicals found in the food we eat and products we use. From yogurt to bread to laundry detergent, Novonesis solutions are already in things you use every day. They discuss why European regulations slow down...

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November 6, 2025 9 mins

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What does it take to lead Southeast Asia’s largest bank in an age of disruption? Nicolai Tangen sits down in Singapore with Tan Su Shan, CEO of DBS, to ta...

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What does it take to lead Southeast Asia’s largest bank in an age of disruption? Nicolai Tangen sits down in Singapore with Tan Su Shan, CEO of DBS, to talk about banking’s digital future, the Singapore success story, and what leadership means in turbulent times. Su Shan explains how the bank is harnessing AI, building resilience amid geopolitical fractures, and staying true to its development roots. She also shares candid reflecti...

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In this episode of In Good Company, Nicolai Tangen sits down with Dame Amanda Blanc, CEO of Aviva, Britain's largest insurer, to unpack a remarkable corporat...

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In this episode of In Good Company, Nicolai Tangen sits down with Dame Amanda Blanc, CEO of Aviva, Britain's largest insurer, to unpack a remarkable corporate turnaround. Since becoming CEO during the pandemic, Amanda has refocused Aviva's portfolio, sold off non-core businesses, and made the landmark acquisition of Direct Line. She explains how AI is reshaping insurance, why climate change is a defining challenge fo...

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This week, Nicolai Tangen sits down with one of the most influential people in global entertainment and sports, Ariel Emanuel, CEO of TKO. From building the talent age...

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This week, Nicolai Tangen sits down with one of the most influential people in global entertainment and sports, Ariel Emanuel, CEO of TKO. From building the talent agency Endeavor into a giant representing Hollywood's biggest names, to bold moves like acquiring UFC, WWE, and expanding into live events and art fairs, Emanuel has redefined what it means to be an agent and an owner. His legendary career even inspired the character Ari...

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October 16, 2025 9 mins

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What does it take to build Southeast Asia's largest tech company from scratch? Forrest Li, founder and CEO of Sea, joins Nicolai Tangen to discuss the jou...

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What does it take to build Southeast Asia's largest tech company from scratch? Forrest Li, founder and CEO of Sea, joins Nicolai Tangen to discuss the journey of building a $100 billion technology empire. They talk about Sea's journey from video game distributor to e-commerce leader, the success of the game Free Fire with over 100 million daily players, and expanding into fintech services. Forrest shares his hum...

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October 9, 2025 10 mins

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How does one company redefine banking for millions? Nicolai Tangen speaks with David Vélez, founder and CEO of Nubank, one of the world's largest digita...

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How does one company redefine banking for millions? Nicolai Tangen speaks with David Vélez, founder and CEO of Nubank, one of the world's largest digital banks serving 120 million customers across Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. They explore David's remarkable entrepreneurial journey and his mission to revolutionize Latin American banking, the strategy behind Nubank's iconic purple branding, and how the company built such i...

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October 2, 2025 10 mins

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What can the rise and fall of great civilizations teach us about our current moment? Nicolai Tangen explores this timely question with Johan Norberg, renowned ...

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