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Risky business - Do we understand uncertainty?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 63:35


Vaughn Tan, author and Assistant professor of strategy and entrepreneurship at University College London's School of Management, joined Max Richardson for a conversation about the ‘Uncertainty Mindset‘, how we should distinguish uncertainty from risk and the opportunity that the pandemic has presented us with to build resilience through productive discomfort. Drawing on years of unprecedented access to the best and most influential culinary R&D teams in the world, including Heston Blumenthal and his team at The Fat Duck Experimental Kitchen, some of the conversation is set in the context of the restaurant industry and sourdough bread-making which we suspect some of our listeners will have turned to during lockdown. Can baking a loaf of bread can help to improve our overall resilience and understanding of risk versus uncertainty? Vaughn is a PhD from Harvard, he spent time as an infantry signals logistician in the Singapore Army, worked at Google and then briefly as a furniture maker before joining UCL. He is also author of ‘The Uncertainty Mindset – innovation insights from the frontiers of food'. They cover a lot of ground and also talk about climate change, luck vs skill, quality and innovation as well as how to be more discerning about what we eat and how to farm more sustainably. This conversation should be particularly useful for everyone who manages risk and uncertainty on a daily basis and particularly for portfolio managers and business owners. Here is a link to Vaughn's book website: https://uncertaintymindset.org His newsletter: https://uncertaintymindset.substack.com/about Or Vaughn's own website: https://vaughntan.org Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

Risky business - Do we understand uncertainty?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 63:35


Vaughn Tan, author and Assistant professor of strategy and entrepreneurship at University College London’s School of Management, joined Max Richardson for a conversation about the ‘Uncertainty Mindset‘, how we should distinguish uncertainty from risk and the opportunity that the pandemic has presented us with to build resilience through productive discomfort. Drawing on years of unprecedented access to the best and most influential culinary R&D teams in the world, including Heston Blumenthal and his team at The Fat Duck Experimental Kitchen, some of the conversation is set in the context of the restaurant industry and sourdough bread-making which we suspect some of our listeners will have turned to during lockdown. Can baking a loaf of bread can help to improve our overall resilience and understanding of risk versus uncertainty? Vaughn is a PhD from Harvard, he spent time as an infantry signals logistician in the Singapore Army, worked at Google and then briefly as a furniture maker before joining UCL. He is also author of ‘The Uncertainty Mindset – innovation insights from the frontiers of food'. They cover a lot of ground and also talk about climate change, luck vs skill, quality and innovation as well as how to be more discerning about what we eat and how to farm more sustainably. This conversation should be particularly useful for everyone who manages risk and uncertainty on a daily basis and particularly for portfolio managers and business owners. Here is a link to Vaughn's book website: https://uncertaintymindset.org His newsletter: https://uncertaintymindset.substack.com/about Or Vaughn's own website: https://vaughntan.org

David Flatman in conversation with Owen Farrell

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 16:30


In this latest video and podcast, sports presenter and former rugby union player David Flatman catches up with Investec ambassador Owen Farrell. They discuss life in lockdown, including how to practice kicking in your garden, what the return of rugby could look like and how it will feel playing without crowds. Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

David Flatman in conversation with Owen Farrell

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 16:30


Investec — In this latest video and podcast, sports presenter and former rugby union player David Flatman catches up with Investec ambassador Owen Farrell. They discuss life in lockdown, including how to practice kicking in your garden, what the return of rugby could look like and how it will feel playing without crowds.

Combating illegal wildlife trade: Banks take up the challenge

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 27:43


Banks to use existing anti-money laundering architecture to clamp down on illegal wildlife trade, which up until now has been largely ignored as a financial crime. Valued at around $23-billion US, illegal wildlife trade is the fourth most profitable criminal trafficking enterprise worldwide. Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

Combating illegal wildlife trade: Banks take up the challenge

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 27:43


Investec — Banks to use existing anti-money laundering architecture to clamp down on illegal wildlife trade, which up until now has been largely ignored as a financial crime. Valued at around $23-billion US, illegal wildlife trade is the fourth most profitable criminal trafficking enterprise worldwide.

The Myth of Work-Life Balance | Episode 4

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 9:49


So what? The ‘why' we must all answer Balance is an important destination that we are all trying to reach. But, how do we get there? Is there a correct route? Our 13 game-changing young professionals are ready to be your ‘Balance GPS'. Investec Ahead of the Curve · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

The Myth of Work-Life Balance | Episode 3

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 12:27


The how-to behind it all Some people work too hard, some work too little. Very few have found that happy balance between the two. How can our young professionals help you on your work-life balance journey? What tips and tricks do you need to attain balance? Investec Ahead of the Curve · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

The Myth of Work-Life Balance | Episode 2

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 12:57


It's a jungle gym, not a ladder A Google search of ‘How to find balance in your life' brings up over 332 million results. Listen to what our young professionals reveal when asked the same question. Is balance a journey or a finite goal? Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

The Myth of Work-Life Balance | Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 12:10


Work-life balance seems to be a complex concept. Either you are doing too much, too little or just enough in life. But how do you find that elusive equilibrium? From artists, doctors, fashion gurus, serial-entrepreneurs and engineers, our young professionals have the answer. Investec Ahead of the Curve · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

The Myth of Work-Life Balance | Episode 4

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 9:49


Investec — So what? The ‘why’ we must all answer Balance is an important destination that we are all trying to reach. But, how do we get there? Is there a correct route? Our 13 game-changing young professionals are ready to be your ‘Balance GPS’. Investec Ahead of the Curve

The Myth of Work-Life Balance | Episode 3

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 12:27


Investec — The how-to behind it all Some people work too hard, some work too little. Very few have found that happy balance between the two. How can our young professionals help you on your work-life balance journey? What tips and tricks do you need to attain balance? Investec Ahead of the Curve

The Myth of Work-Life Balance | Episode 2

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 12:57


Investec — It’s a jungle gym, not a ladder A Google search of ‘How to find balance in your life’ brings up over 332 million results. Listen to what our young professionals reveal when asked the same question. Is balance a journey or a finite goal?

The Myth of Work-Life Balance | Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 12:10


Investec — Work-life balance seems to be a complex concept. Either you are doing too much, too little or just enough in life. But how do you find that elusive equilibrium? From artists, doctors, fashion gurus, serial-entrepreneurs and engineers, our young professionals have the answer. Investec Ahead of the Curve

How diversity builds business advantage

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 23:02


Talking on a panel at the recent Virgin Atlantic Business is an Adventure event, Faith Popcorn, Thando Hopa, Marc Kahn and Tashmia Ismail-Saville discussed how diversity and inclusion has a direct impact on the bottom line. Read the full transcript · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

How diversity builds business advantage

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 23:02


Investec — Talking on a panel at the recent Virgin Atlantic Business is an Adventure event, Faith Popcorn, Thando Hopa, Marc Kahn and Tashmia Ismail-Saville discussed how diversity and inclusion has a direct impact on the bottom line. Read the full transcript

Part 3: Overcoming the financial toxicity of cancer treatment

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 12:23


With new-generation immunotherapy drugs costing up to R1 million per patient in South Africa, the eye-watering cost of cancer treatment is blocking access to life-saving drugs. In this Investec Life podcast we discuss the financial, psychological and medical aspects of a cancer diagnosis. Read the full transcript · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

Part 3: Overcoming the financial toxicity of cancer treatment

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 12:23


Investec — With new-generation immunotherapy drugs costing up to R1 million per patient in South Africa, the eye-watering cost of cancer treatment is blocking access to life-saving drugs. In this Investec Life podcast we discuss the financial, psychological and medical aspects of a cancer diagnosis. Read the full transcript

Part 2: Removing the blame game from lung cancer

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 16:48


In part two of Investec Life's three-part podcast series we tell the story of a 23-year-old non-smoker who was diagnosed with lung cancer, and ask the experts about the medical, psychological and financial aspects of a diagnosis. Get the full transcript here · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

Part 2: Removing the blame game from lung cancer

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 16:48


Investec — In part two of Investec Life's three-part podcast series we tell the story of a 23-year-old non-smoker who was diagnosed with lung cancer, and ask the experts about the medical, psychological and financial aspects of a diagnosis. Get the full transcript here

Part 1: Busting breast cancer myths

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 24:23


The first in a three-part women's health podcast series by Investec Life features experts including renowned Professors Carol Benn and Georgia Demetriou; clinical psychologist Grant Statham and Sinenhlanhla Nzama, Investec Life head product actuary, to talk about the medical, psychological and financial aspects of a diagnosis. Read more · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

Part 1: Busting breast cancer myths

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 24:23


Investec — The first in a three-part women's health podcast series by Investec Life features experts including renowned Professors Carol Benn and Georgia Demetriou; clinical psychologist Grant Statham and Sinenhlanhla Nzama, Investec Life head product actuary, to talk about the medical, psychological and financial aspects of a diagnosis. Read more

Fani Titi's improbable story

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 14:05


At the age of 12, Investec Joint CEO Fani Titi was about to drop out of school to become a farm labourer, until fate stepped in. He talks to Bruce Whitfield on 702's The Money Show about his remarkable journey. Read more · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

Fani Titi's improbable story

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 14:05


Investec — At the age of 12, Investec Joint CEO Fani Titi was about to drop out of school to become a farm labourer, until fate stepped in. He talks to Bruce Whitfield on 702's The Money Show about his remarkable journey. Read more

Investec's Ruth Leas joins ranks of world's top 2%

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 16:38


Only 2% of bank chiefs worldwide are women, according to an IMF 2017 report. Meet Ruth Leas, the South African who's been designated as the new chief executive officer of Investec Bank plc. Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

Investec’s Ruth Leas joins ranks of world’s top 2%

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 16:38


Investec — Only 2% of bank chiefs worldwide are women, according to an IMF 2017 report. Meet Ruth Leas, the South African who’s been designated as the new chief executive officer of Investec Bank plc.

Are human beings becoming algorithms?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 17:19


Investec's Head of Digital Content, Tim Spira discusses this and so much more with world-renowned author and media theorist, Douglas Rushkoff. Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

Are human beings becoming algorithms?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 17:19


Investec — Investec’s Head of Digital Content, Tim Spira discusses this and so much more with world-renowned author and media theorist, Douglas Rushkoff.

Supply Change - making procurement a force for good

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 7:53


Meet the women who are helping organisations improve their social impact by connecting them with social enterprises. Supply Change is one of the six social enterprises that joined Investec's social enterprise incubator, Beyond Business, in 2018. Please note: This podcast is for information purposes only and doesn't constitute a personal recommendation or investment advice. The views expressed here don't necessarily reflect those of Investec. Hear from other Beyond Business entrepreneurs · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

Supply Change - making procurement a force for good

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 7:53


Investec — Meet the women who are helping organisations improve their social impact by connecting them with social enterprises. Supply Change is one of the six social enterprises that joined Investec's social enterprise incubator, Beyond Business, in 2018. Please note: This podcast is for information purposes only and doesn't constitute a personal recommendation or investment advice. The views expressed here don’t necessarily reflect those of Investec. Hear from other Beyond Business entrepreneurs

Tackling water before taps run dry

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 13:45


South Africa is a water-stressed country and if research is to be believed at its present consumption by 2035 water demand is expected to exceed supply by 10%. In a podcast with Investec Focus Radio, Andre Wepener, Investec's Head of Power and Infrastructure Finance, talks about the potential solutions. Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

Tackling water before taps run dry

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 13:45


Investec — South Africa is a water-stressed country and if research is to be believed at its present consumption by 2035 water demand is expected to exceed supply by 10%. In a podcast with Investec Focus Radio, Andre Wepener, Investec’s Head of Power and Infrastructure Finance, talks about the potential solutions.

Coaching through social change

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2019 10:10


High-performance sports coach Daniel Lavipour explains why he wants to bring elite-level strength and conditioning to state schools. Performance Ready is one of the six social enterprises that joined Investec's social enterprise incubator, Beyond Business, in 2018. Please note: This podcast is for information purposes only and doesn't constitute a personal recommendation or investment advice. The views expressed here don't necessarily reflect those of Investec. Hear from other Beyond Business entrepreneurs · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

Coaching through social change

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2019 10:10


Investec — High-performance sports coach Daniel Lavipour explains why he wants to bring elite-level strength and conditioning to state schools. Performance Ready is one of the six social enterprises that joined Investec's social enterprise incubator, Beyond Business, in 2018. Please note: This podcast is for information purposes only and doesn't constitute a personal recommendation or investment advice. The views expressed here don’t necessarily reflect those of Investec. Hear from other Beyond Business entrepreneurs

The Undefinables | Episode 4

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 16:36


The future is always a bit daunting if you don't know what is around the corner. How do you prepare for a career that has possibly not yet been created? What does the future look like for young professionals? Our 10 extraordinary stars help you navigate tomorrow. Investec Ahead of the Curve · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

The Undefinables | Episode 3

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 18:05


Some lessons in life, in a career, in entrepreneurship are hard won and never forgotten. How can they help you with your own career and life? What are the pitfalls to avoid? Listen to how these brave, successful and inspiring professionals and entrepreneurs made it to the top. One thing is for sure – the journey is never conventional. Investec Ahead of the Curve · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

The Undefinables | Episode 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 12:19


You have seen them on social media and on professional sites like LinkedIn. That's only half the story. What is it really like to be a rule breaker, a game changer, and young professional living your side-hustle? Will the real Undefinable please stand up? Investec Ahead of the Curve · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

The Undefinables | episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 13:52


The future business leaders, entrepreneurs, medical professionals, engineers, and creative geniuses don't like to be defined as just “one thing.” Meet 10 SA young professionals who are redefining what is possible and rewriting the script in every aspect of their lives. Investec Ahead of the Curve · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

The Undefinables | Episode 4

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 16:36


The future is always a bit daunting if you don't know what is around the corner. How do you prepare for a career that has possibly not yet been created? What does the future look like for young professionals? Our 10 extraordinary stars help you navigate tomorrow. Investec Ahead of the Curve · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

The Undefinables | Episode 3

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 18:05


Some lessons in life, in a career, in entrepreneurship are hard won and never forgotten. How can they help you with your own career and life? What are the pitfalls to avoid? Listen to how these brave, successful and inspiring professionals and entrepreneurs made it to the top. One thing is for sure – the journey is never conventional. Investec Ahead of the Curve · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

The Undefinables | Episode 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 12:19


You have seen them on social media and on professional sites like LinkedIn. That's only half the story. What is it really like to be a rule breaker, a game changer, and young professional living your side-hustle? Will the real Undefinable please stand up? Investec Ahead of the Curve · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

The Undefinables | Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 13:52


The future business leaders, entrepreneurs, medical professionals, engineers and creative geniuses don't like to be defined as just “one thing.” Meet 10 SA young professionals who are redefining what is possible and rewriting the script in every aspect of their lives. Investec Ahead of the Curve · Investec · Investec Facebook · Investec Twitter · Investec LinkedIn

The Undefinables | Episode 4

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 16:36


Investec — The future is always a bit daunting if you don’t know what is around the corner. How do you prepare for a career that has possibly not yet been created? What does the future look like for young professionals? Our 10 extraordinary stars help you navigate tomorrow. Investec Ahead of the Curve

The Undefinables | Episode 3

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 18:05


Investec — Some lessons in life, in a career, in entrepreneurship are hard won and never forgotten. How can they help you with your own career and life? What are the pitfalls to avoid? Listen to how these brave, successful and inspiring professionals and entrepreneurs made it to the top. One thing is for sure – the journey is never conventional. Investec Ahead of the Curve

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