Found In Conversation

Sal Khan sheds light on his approach to narrowing the ‘knowledge economy' gap through personalisation and accessibility. His new AI-powered learning platform Khanmigo aims to counteract the pitfalls of artificial intelligence by promoting social integration rather than alienation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How will nano materials revolutionise the clothing industry? According to Steve Tidball, founder of futuristic clothing brand Vollebak, we're entering an age where technology is going to be absorbed into our clothes, turning them into tools. But what does the future hold for clothing as it becomes a technological tool? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is unique and extraordinary about this moment in the history of technology Where are we right now? And how will AI revolutionise our daily lives? We delve into the world of artificial intelligence with Azeem Azhar, a visionary entrepreneur who has founded multiple tech companies in this dynamic field. Azhar's expertise extends to active investment in startups and strategic advisory roles for renowned entities like the World Economic Forum, McKinsey, and Accenture. He shares his insights in an engaging interview conducted by Edie Lush, an accomplished presenter and journalist. Read our recent article on AI, by Stanislas Chavanat, Principal Thematics - Private Equity, Pictet Alternative Advisors. through this link: https://www.pictet.com/uk/en/insights/found-in-conversation/videos/ai-tipping-point Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, Climate Anxiety, we explore the political landscape and envision the potential for the first sustainable generation. Through optimistic discussions on politics, policy-making, and global cooperation, we ground our narrative in scientific realities. Rosa Sangiorgio's insights into ESG practices and the real economy bolstering this shared belief: collective will and meaningful action can conquer the challenges of the climate crisis. Also joining us is Dr. Hannah Ritchie, a Senior Researcher at the University of Oxford's Programme for Global Development, adding invaluable expertise to our exploration. L Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast episode explores the dynamic duality of art and investment: the points at which they intersect and their roles as catalysts for change.  Inspired by Bettina Korek's impassioned words upon becoming the CEO of the Serpentine, we learn about the gallery's ethos, encompassing innovation, interdisciplinary fluidity, and an unwavering commitment to the future. These values are complemented by those of Dina de Angelo, MD and Team Lead for Pictet Wealth Management, who champions investment as a force for social good, as we start to see how both worlds are integral in shaping our tomorrow.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Against the post-pandemic backdrop of inflation, migration and war, what does the future look like for the European project? Joining us are Frederik du Crozet, Head of Macroeconomic Research at Pictet Wealth Management, Professor Timothy Garton Ash, distinguished Oxford Professor, and Baroness Catherine Ashton, former European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Don't forget to share, like or leave a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this discussion, we invite David Christian, Professor of History and Director of the Big History Institute at Macquarie University in Sydney, to help us imagine what the world might look like in the next hundred years and explore solutions to the most significant challenges we all face. Our Pictet host is Stephen Barber, chairman of Prix Pictet and former Group Head of Communications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've all been there. Networking at a smart party. Presenting to a crowded room. Few of us can naturally project confidence and authority in an intimidating situation; many of us are simply lost for words. Thankfully while being confident at work isn't something we are born with, it is something that can be taught and learned—and without sacrificing our authenticity. In this episode, Pictet's Global Head of Branding Isabelle von Ribbentrop meets Viv Groskop -- a women who has conquered the worlds of journalism, comedy, writing, and broadcasting. She draws on what's she learned about being confident both herself and from others in her book and podcast series How to Own the Room, and now in a new book call Happy High Status. In this conversation, Viv shares her story and her tips for being confident while still being yourself.   Listen more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's easy to assume, in a world of rapid change, that the differences between the generations are seismic – but what if that which unites us is greater than that which divides us? How can families nurture their differences, strive towards harmony and strengthen their legacy?  In this episode, we have the pleasure of meeting two remarkable guests: Dr. Eliza Filby, an academic, writer, and public speaker specializing in contemporary values and generational intelligence, and Honora Ducatillion, the Head of Family Advisory at Pictet Wealth Management. Joining us as the host is Hubertus Kuelps, the Head of Communications and Branding at the Pictet Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For centuries, humans have manipulated the natural world to meet our needs, gradually gaining control over the biosphere to support the growth and prosperity of our civilizations. However, society is now becoming aware of the significant and potentially dire consequences of this remarkable progress. In this podcast episode, entitled "Brave New World: How Can We Adapt to a Rewilding Planet?," we have the pleasure of hosting Jeremy Rifkin, a professor at the Wharton School, a New York Times bestselling author, and a global advisor to governments. Joining him is Marie-Laure Schaufelberger, the Head of ESG and Stewardship for the Pictet Group. Together, they will explore the concept of a transformation and its profound impact on our perception of existence, economy, and governance, as earth rewilds itself in our midst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The global economy is defined by an invention every one of us uses every single day, almost without thinking about it: a technology integral not only to our daily lives but to military might and geopolitical strategy: a technology that advances so quickly there is even a famous rule to describe the pace of progress: Moor's Law. That technology is, of course, the microchip, and understanding both its history and its current importance to the global economy is vital to understanding the world of tomorrow. In the episode, Pictet's Head of Communication Hubertus Kuelps meets Professor Chris Miller, a historian at Tufts and the author of the award-winning new book Chip War. Stay with us and discover what the fight for the world's most critical technology means for you.

In a special live event held in partnership with The Conduit, we welcomed Sir David King, the former Chief Scientific Advisor to the UK Government and the Chairman of the Centre for Climate Repair at the University of Cambridge; Sian Sutherland, the co-founder of A Plastic Planet, a global campaign aimed at reducing plastic pollution; and Ari Helgason, a climate technology investor who is passionate about finding and funding innovative solutions to the climate crisis. Their moderator was Pictet's Christoph Courth Head of Philanthropy Services at Pictet Wealth Management. They discuss how climate change impacts ecosystems and the species that rely on them and explore some of the innovative and ground-breaking solutions that are being developed to mitigate the effects of climate change and restore damaged ecosystems.

Interrupting our usual programme today, we share a conversation from Pictet Asset Management, a webcast Megatrends series where Pictet experts discuss Megatrends from social, demographic, environmental and technological forces of change that are reshaping our world. This episode discusses the critical role investors can play in safeguarding nature and biodiversity, exploring emerging opportunities to restore the health of the biosphere. Professor Beatrice Crona joins us from the Stockholm Resilience Centre, Gabriel Micheli, Head of the Global Environmental Opportunities strategy at Pictet Asset Management, and Steve Freedman, Sustainability and Research Manager in the Thematic Equities team, also at Pictet Asset Management.  

Listen to our latest Found in Conversation episode ‘Championing Health Innovation' as we explore the future of medicine and delve into the latest advancements, technologies and investment opportunities shaping the biotech and health industries. Joining are Sangeeta N.Bhatia, MIT's medical engineering professor and biotech entrepreneur, Lydia Hauteur Senior Investment Manager at Pictet Asset Management, and David Braga Malta Private Equity Health Strategist at Pictet Alternative Advisors. This episode is moderated by Hubertus Kuelps, Head of Group Communication and Equity Partner at Pictet Group.

Welcome to the edge of the world. Today we look closely at the emerging technologies helping the aviation industry become more efficient, cost-effective and sustainable. From alternative fuels to autonomous aircraft, now is the time for new markets and investment opportunities to take flight. Joining us are modern-day pioneer André Borschberg, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of H55, who completed the first ever round-the-world solar flight with Solar Impulse, a company he co-founded with Bertrand Piccard, the grandson of Auguste and son of Jacques. We also welcome Matheu Parr, Customer Director for Rolls-Royce Electrical, and Christian Roessing, Co-Portfolio Manager of Clean Energy Strategy for Pictet Asset Management.

In this edition of Pictet Meets, we are joined by Carolina Caycedo, artist researching community-led alternative energy production across the Americas, in conversation with Mary Therese Barton, Equity Partner and Head of Emerging Market Fixed Income at Pictet Asset Management.  Looking at this through the vital importance of water and rivers, we ask: what are we transitioning towards and is there such a thing as a just transition?

In this edition of Pictet Meets, we are joined by Renaud de Planta, Senior Managing Partner of Pictet Group, and Lord Mervyn King, Emeritus Professor of Economics & Former Governor of the Bank of England, where they explore the implications of decades of monetary policy and challenge quantitative methods for making decisions for a radically uncertain future.

The Radical Beauty Project is an avant-garde art and high fashion project bringing globally renowned photographers together with models with Down's Syndrome. The project seeks to provide an alternative vision for beauty today by shooting people with Down's with the same dedication, talent, and creativity as major fashion campaigns. In this episode we speak to Daniel Vais, Founder and Creative Director of the Radcial Beauty Project and Drag Syndrome; Dr. Sarah Gordy MBE, whose career as an actor and dance has included many major roles in theatre, film, TV, and radio, including the first leading role for a person with Down's on British television; and Remy Best, Managing Partner of the Pictet Group.

Today, we look at nutrition in one of the world's most promising yet challenging regions: Latin America. Our speakers explore food culture and production in Latin America, how regional poverty fosters food insecurity and hunger, and how these factors, in turn, impede economic and social development. But learning and teaching others about food, its nutritious make-up, supply chain and distribution cycles can be transformative. Joining us are Brazilian chef and social entrepreneur David Hertz, who founded Gastromotiva, the first socio-gastronomic business in Brazil promoting social inclusion; Pedro Padierna, ex-President of PepsiCo Latam and food advisor in Mexico; and Mayssa Al Midani, an Investment Manager in Pictet Asset Management's Thematic Equities team. The host is Luis Merino, a Private Banker at Pictet Wealth Management.

As NASA prepares to return to the moon, entrepreneurs like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos inspire a new generation with breath-taking space technologies and promises to make us an multi-planet species. But will space continue to inspire wonder in humanity for generations to come, or will the conquest of the cosmos transport our worst tendencies to the stars? Joining us for our journey into space are Ariel Ekblaw, Founder and Director of the MIT Space Exploration Initiative, and author of Into the Anthropocosmos; Alan Lightman, novelist, essayist, and the first joint professor in literature and astrophysics, also at MIT, and Luciano Diana, Equity Partner of the Pictet Group. Giorgio Cremonesi, Head of Global Marketing Solutions for Pictet Wealth Management, moderates.

No regrets! The mantra adorns tattoos, T-shirts and posters; celebrities from John Travolta to Laverne Cox say they live by it. But should they? Daniel Pink, the New York Times bestselling author of When and Drive and one of the world's leading thinkers on business, creativity and human behaviour, says it's time to forget everything we think we know about regrets. He believes that regret is our most misunderstood emotion – and can in fact be the pathway to our best life. He is joined by Hubertus Kuelps, Pictet's Global Head of Communications and Branding, to share his ideas.

Can women win at work? Transforming the way companies are run and the way people live their lives, with the correct support structures, will pave the path to success for women in business. Celebrating pioneering female leaders, this episode features Baroness Helena Morrissey, who was CEO of Newton Investment Management for fifteen years, founder of the 30% Club, and author of the books Style and Substance and A Good Time to Be a Girl. We are also joined by Elif Aktug, the first female Managing Partner of Pictet and one of the founders of the Pictet Women's Network. Elif co-heads Pictet Alternative Advisors with Bertrand Demole and is Chairwoman of the Board of Pictet Alternative Advisors Holding SA.

Are luxury brands timeless? In this bonus episode, Caroline Reyl, Head of Premium Brands at Pictet Asset Management, interviews Stanislas de Quercise, former CEO of Cartier and Van Cleef and Arpels, to discuss the evolution of the luxury industry and explore trends that have changed over the recent years.

For forty years humans have dreamed of persistent virtual worlds. Today, video games and their peripherals are pushing the boundaries of digital immersion. But what will become of the Metaverse and cyberspace? And in our era of rapid and accelerating change, how can we accurately imagine and forecast future – to include both dazzling new technologies like VR and AR and wider social trends? In this episode we take a journey into the Metaverse. Joining us for the trip are David Chalmers, Professor of Philosophy at New York University and the author of Reality Plus; Jane McGonigal, game designer, futurist and author of Imaginable; and Shaniel Ramjee, Senior Investment Manager in the International Multi Asset & Strategy team at Pictet Asset Management. The host of the conversation is Clara Bertrand, New Media Manager at the Pictet Group.

The transition to a net zero economy is of existential importance to the future of our planet. And the world needs four trillion dollars of new financing a year to meet the challenge. In this episode, we look at the role of the ESG debt market and the critical role it will play in financing our low carbon future. Joining us are Mary-Therese Barton, Head of Emerging Debt at Pictet Asset Management, Philipp Buff, Head of Credit Research at Pictet Asset Management, Emre Tiftik, Director, Sustainability Research, Global Initiatives at IIF, and Sonja Gibbs, Managing Director and Head of Sustainable Finance at IIF. The host is Ben Robinson, co-founder of aperture.   Read more here: https://am.pictet/en/globalwebsite/global-articles/2022/expertise/esg/ESG-bond-market-transformation/tab/Foreword?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=group&utm_campaign=esgbonds

How is cloud computing changing how businesses are run? In this bonus episode, we are joined by Amir Orad, serial CEO, entrepreneur, and cyber leader, and now CEO of Sisense, and Christopher Seilern, Financial Analyst from Pictet Wealth Management we discuss how cloud computing can potentially transform the way we do business, particularly through the use of big data and analytics to drive decision-making. This episode is an adaptation of Pictet Meets, a film series where Pictet experts meet innovators whose work is transforming our world. Watch the full video here: https://www.group.pictet/conversations-shaping-our-world/pictet-meets/amir-orad-x-christopher-seilern

How do the cities we make in turn make us? Recorded live from the major retrospective exhibition ‘Light Lines: The Architectual Photographs of Helene Binet' at the Royal Academy of Arts, one of Europe's oldest established art institutions at the heart of London, this episode explores urban architecture through the lens of photography, cartography, and real-estate investing. Featuring Swiss-French photographer Helene Binet herself, one of the leading architectural photographers in the world most known for her work with architects Daniel Libeskind, Peter Zumthor and Zaha Hadid; James Cheshire, Professor of Geographic Information and Cartography at University College London, co-author of the books London: The Information Capital, Where the Animals Go and Atlas of the Invisible; and Zsolt Kohalmi, Global Head of Real Estate and Co-CEO of Pictet Alternative Advisors, who has invested an excess of USD20 billion into all real estate asset classes in more than 20 European countries.

In January it's traditional to take some time to reflect and consider how you might like to grow in the year to come. But making a New Year's resolution is the easy part. Sticking to it – not so much! We're here to help. Two years ago, our very first episode explored the science of forming habits that last. Today we revisit this episode with guests BJ Fogg, founder and director of the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford, Herminia Ibarra, Charles Handy Professor of Organizational Behavior at London Business School, and Alexandre Tavazzi, who is now CIO of Pictet Wealth Management Asia.  

What role will innovation play in the future of the global economy? What forces stand against innovation – and how can they be overcome? In this episode, Christophe Donay, Head of Asset Allocation & Macro Research at Pictet Wealth Management, speaks to Joseph Stiglitz, Professor at Columbia University and former Chief Economist of the World Bank, to discuss the world in our time and the importance of continuing innovation.

Produced in partnership with UNICEF, today's episode discusses youth activism and the green economy in Africa. Over the past years, extreme climate events have displaced thousands of Africans. And while children and young adults are the least responsible for this crisis, they bear the most of its consequences. The new generation is putting pressure on corporations and governments to fix what they have broken, but is it enough? Featuring Dr Samuel Godfrey, UNICEF water and sanitation advisor, Lisa Banda, climate activist from Malawi, member of the National Youth Network on Climate Change and the Malawi Scotland Partnership, and finally, Mary Therese Barton, Head of Emerging Market Debt at Pictet Asset Management. Christine Sandstrom, Director of the Pictet Foundation, moderates this discussion.

Humans have long been obsessed with immortality. Over the past century public health improvements and medical developments have significantly increased the length of human life, almost doubling life expectancy for the average person. But rather than celebrate this extraordinary achievement, many worry whether an aging society will bankrupt countries, destroy pensions, increase health costs and lead inevitably to a weaker economy. Today's episode features Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice at the London Business School and fellow of the World Economic Forum, and Andrew Scott, Professor of Economics at London Business School and Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford University who previously taught at Harvard and London School of Economics. Together, Lynda and Andrew are the authors of the book The New Long Life: A Framework for Flourishing in a Changing World. We also welcome Alice de Lamaze, Senior Investment Manager at Pictet Asset Management, and Derick Bader, Head of Marketing at Pictet Asset Management and Equity Partner of the Pictet Group, who moderates this conversation.

In this bonus episode Alice Charles, World Economic Forum project lead in Cities, Infrastructure and Urban Services, and Zsolt Kohalmi, Global Head of Real Estate and Co-CEO of Pictet Alternative Advisors discuss social inequality, safety, and well-being post COVID-19.    This episode is an adaptation of Pictet Meets, a new video series where Pictet experts meet innovators whose work is transforming our world. Watch the full video here: https://www.group.pictet/conversations-shaping-our-world/pictet-meets/alice-charles-x-zsolt-kohalmi  

Will the impact revolution reshape capitalism? Daily subject to short term appetites, we must identify and invest in projects that will exist way beyond ourselves. Joining us today are Sir Ronald Cohen, Egyptian-born British businessman and philanthropist, who has been called the father of venture capital and now impact investment, and Rosa Sangiorgio, who leads the Environmental Social and Governance effort for Pictet Wealth Management.

It is not an understatement to say that Artificial Intelligence may be the most important technology human beings will ever create. Can it be employed to enhance the quality of our lives, or will it pose an existential risk to humanity? Today we are joined by Stuart Russell, professor of Computer Science at UC Berkeley and the author of Human Compatible: AI and the Problem of Control, Marcus du Sautoy, Simonyi Chair for the Public Understanding of Science at the University of Oxford and author of The Creativity Code, and Mathias Gonzalez, Head of Investment Specialists, Middle East and Africa at Pictet Wealth Management. This conversation is moderated by Anjali Bastianpillai, Senior Product Specialist at Pictet Asset Management.  

Why have some people thrived while others struggled during the pandemic? How do containment strategies like repetitive lockdowns and physical distancing affect the mind? As mental health cases reach all-time records worldwide, today we discuss pandemic trauma.  Joining us are Melissa Monte, mindset mentor and host of the popular podcast Mind Love, ranked #1 on Forbes' Podcasts for Your Life and Career, Professor Andrea Danese, clinical scientist expert in childhood trauma and trauma-related psychopathology at Kings College Research Facilities, and Zahra Sheikh, Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Pictet Asset Management. This discussion is moderated by Isabelle von Ribbentrop, Global Head of Branding, Advertising and Sponsoring at the Pictet Group.  

Should we keep our eyes on the stars? In this episode, Pictet's Luciano Diana interviews Sophie Hackford, Global Technology Futurist and Co-founder and Chair of 1715 Labs, to explore why the future of space tech matters and how it is changing life on Earth, setting the course for humanity for years to come. Watch the full video here: https://www.group.pictet/pictet-meets/luciano-diana-x-sophie-hackford  

The Economist estimates Covid-19 has already claimed over 10 million lives and data shows we need mass vaccination in the poorest and richest of countries to avoid mutating variants. So, how can we make sure vaccines are supplied equally around the world? And what can we do to stop existing variants from taking over?   Today, Stéphane Bancel, CEO of Moderna, a young, Boston-based biotech firm that pioneered the vaccine, speaks to Pictet's Senior Managing Partner, Renaud de Planta about the race to vaccinate the world.

In this bonus episode, Pictet’s Stephen Freedman meets Gerard Barron, CEO of The Metals Company, to discuss how climate change endangers the human race, the benefits and challenges for a sustainable recovery of metals through deep-sea mining, and the forces behind a clean circular economy. This episode is an adaptation of Pictet Meets, a new video series where Pictet experts meet innovators whose work is transforming our world. Watch the full video here: https://www.group.pictet/pictet-meets

Climate change is the most important story of the 21st century – perhaps the greatest challenge our civilisation has ever faced. And those in the global South will suffer disproportionately from its effects. Today, we explore what the future holds for emerging markets in the upheaval to create a post-carbon world. Is there hope? Joining us are Professor Cameron Hepburn, Director of the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment and Professor of Environmental Economics at the University of Oxford, Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and United Nation’s High Commissioner for Human Rights, whose recent book Climate Justice urgently addresses the problem, and Laurent Ramsey, Managing Partner of the Pictet Group. Pictet Kiran Nandra, Senior Client Portfolio Manager for Pictet Asset Management moderates the discussion.

Pasta, porcelain, paper money, gunpowder, and the compass: all were first invented in China. In the 21st century, as it rises to the status of global superpower, the ideas, tools and technologies developed there will once again change the course of history. Joining us are Rana Mitter, Professor of the History and Politics of Modern China at the University of Oxford, Dr. Keyu Jin, Associate Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science and World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, and Dong Chen, Pictet Wealth Management’s Senior Asia Economist. Writer, historian, and economic and geopolitical advisor, Francis Pike, moderates this discussion.

Are we living in times of change? Undoubtedly. In celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day, this episode explores the role of women in a changing economy, the importance of female role models in leadership positions, and what we can do, as individuals and businesses alike, to even out the gender gap. We are joined by three of the world’s most distinguished female leaders in their respective fields. BBC journalist, former Independent columnist and Assistant Editor of The Times, Mary Ann Sieghart, Dr. Pippa Malmgrem, award-winning author of two leadership business books, a start-up entrepreneur, former White House economist and a World Economic Forum fellow, and Elif Aktug, Equity Partner of the Pictet Group and co-founder of the Pictet Women’s Network.

How often do you buy new clothes? Today we bring you an episode in partnership with Vanity Fair, where we will discuss the rising trend of sustainable fashion. As consumers and investors, can we accelerate this industry’s transition towards fair labour and ecofriendly production? And what role does the media play in all of this? Joining us are award-winning fashion designer, entrepreneur and broadcaster Patrick Grant, Caroline Reyl, Pictet Asset Management’s Head of Premium Brands, and the Travel Editor of Vanity Fair, Michelle Jana Chan, who also presents the magazine’s digital Future Series, which this month features a parallel video in partnership to this episode. Watch it here: https://www.vanityfair.com/london/2021/02/the-vanity-fair-future-series-the-future-of-fashion

How reliable are first impressions? Can a bad one be dangerous? And how much control can we have over them? In the year 2021 our first encounters with strangers are more likely to be made in videoconferences, but the importance of making a powerful first impression certainly hasn’t gone away. Joining us are writer Malcolm Gladwell, one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people, host of the top-chart podcast ‘Revisionist History’, and author of the international bestselling books The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, and, most recently Talking to Strangers; and Hubertus Kuelps, the Pictet Group’s Head of Group Communications.

Why do some civilizations survive while other collapse? Can we learn to adapt to new environments as our climate changes? Today we are joined by Pulitzer Prize winning polymath Jared Diamond, who has dedicated his life to understanding the seismic forces that explain human history, and Stephen Barber, strategic advisor to the Pictet Group and Chair of the Prix Pictet.

Did you know that in the 1700s a pineapple would have cost around 8,000 of today’s USD? What are the moral implications we choose to eat, how we produce our food and how we distribute it?  Join philosopher Peter Singer, Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University, Dr. Afton Halloran, independent consultant in sustainable food systems transitions, and Pictet Asset Management's Gillian Diesen, as they discuss whether humans are capable of having a sustainable relationship with food. 

Can photography encourage sustainability? In today’s episode Renaud de Planta, Pictet’s Senior Managing Partner, explores the power of the image with Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky, who has dedicated his life to documenting the impact of economies on the environment. This special episode is hosted by Isabelle von Ribbentrop, the Pictet Group’s Global Head of Branding, Advertising and Sponsoring. View all of Burtynsky's images mentioned here: https://www.group.pictet/podcasts/found-in-conversation/photography-and-sustainability  

Today’s episode explores the art of leadership. Machiavelli famously it’s better for a ruler to be feared than loved. Was he right? Or can compassionate leadership founded on kindness and respect for one’s peers still produce powerful results? To decide we’ll hear from David Marquet, author, top graduate of the US Naval Academy and submarine commander, Viv Groskop, stand-up comedian, author and coach, and Doc Horn, Pictet Asset Management’s Head of Total Return Equities. 

How would a world without work look like? Will the development of AI and automation replace even the most creative of jobs? Or will machines be complementary to their human counterparts? Here to help us imagine the future of work are Dr. Daniel Susskind, author and Fellow in Economics at Balliol College, Oxford University, Sinead Bovell, futurist, model and the founder and CEO of WAYE, and Anjali Bastianpillai, a Senior Product Specialist at Pictet Asset Management. 

Today’s world is anything but predictable, so how do we endure and even thrive in this volatile environment? Considering both the current crisis and the future more generally, today’s episode investigates how the business community should approach risk and uncertainty. Joining us are leading thinker and CEO, Margaret Heffernan, angel investor and entrepreneur, Adrian Clarke, and Head of Investment Specialists at Pictet Wealth Management, Frank Bigler.

Is true privacy possible or desirable in a digital age? This episode focuses on the right to privacy in the age of big data. Mark Zuckerberg has said that ‘nobody wants privacy anymore’. Is he right? Sharing a common interest in the potential for the abuse of data gathered by tech companies to invade individual life – and a strong desire to prevent this from occurring – are the award-winning literary novelist Joanna Kavenna, Imperial College computer scientist Yves-Alexandre de Montjoye, and Marie Nemond, Chief Data Officer of the Pictet Group.  

How do we keep our sanity and stay productive when all of the world's rituals have been disrupted? This episode focuses on empirically-proven strategies for changing one’s life and work. Guests BJ Fogg, founder and director of the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford, Herminia Ibarra, Charles Handy Professor of Organizational Behavior at London Business School, and Alexandre Tavazzi, Global Strategist at Pictet Wealth Management and Head of the CIO Office, share a common commitment in the value of small but carefully considered changes in attitude and lifestyle to help achieve ambitious personal and professional goals – whether quitting a bad habit, such as smoking, making a career change or becoming a more effective leader.