Power, Wealth or Purpose?

Welcome to Episode 17 of Power, Wealth or Purpose?, in which Oscar interview Jakob von Weizsäcker, the finance minister of the German state Saarland. After studying in Bonn, Lyon, Paris and Munich, Jakob became an economic researcher, worked in VC and finally turned to politics.  Jakob and Oscar get into why working with interesting people is important, how non-political interests influence your actions as a politician, different types of politicians and why they're important and much much more! Don't forget to share this episode, subscribe on Spotify, LinkedIn, and Instagram, and email us your feedback at power.wealth.purpose@gmail.com. We'd love to hear what you think! Hosts: Oscar Schuller and Paul Greitemann

You are listening to Episode 16 of Power, Wealth or Purpose? where Paul Greitemann interviews Neha Jain, Founder of Zerocircle, a company producing plastics based on seaweed based in India. Neha talks about her time at University and how she landed her first job at Google. They delve into how she came up with the idea of Zerocircle and how her job as CEO impacts her perception of professional success. Listen in to discover Neha's take on essential skills of an entrepreneur and other insightful opinions of someone who has the prospect of having a lot of power, wealth and purpose.  As always, don't forget to share this episode, subscribe on Spotify, LinkedIn, and Instagram, and email us your feedback at power.wealth.purpose@gmail.com. We'd love to hear what you think!

You are listening to Episode 15 of Power, Wealth or Purpose?, where Oscar interviews Rachel Keimach. Rachel is a Senior Vice President of Operations at Broadway Licensing. After graduating from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and initially planning to be an actress, Rachel now works for one of the biggest and fastest growing companies in the licensing industry for musicals and theatre production. Oscar and Rachel get into the role of strong networks in the theatre industry, what she looks at when she hires young professionals. Rachel explains the work her and broadway licensing do and shares her view on the future of the industry. They also delve into the role of AI for her job in the future and how she views our professional success metric: Power, Wealth or Purpose? As always, don't forget to share this episode, subscribe on Spotify, LinkedIn, and Instagram, and email us your feedback at power.wealth.purpose@gmail.com. We'd love to hear what you think! Hosts: Oscar Schuller and Paul Greitemann Production: Elian Jorand

Welcome to Episode 14 of Power, Wealth or Purpose?, where Paul interviews Gorgi Krlev. Gorgi is one of Europe's leading sustainability professors. Not only does he teach at the ESCP in Paris, he also sits on several boards including the advisory board for education and research of the German government.  Gorgi and Paul get into the role sustainability is going to play in our job world in the future, why it really is important to focus on what you're passionate about, despite how difficult it is and how Corporate Sustainability Officers are going play a very important role in every major company in the world.  We hope you've enjoyed this past month of Power, Wealth or Purpose? and can't wait to get back to it on 8th January. Stay safe and interested, while you don't have us chatting in your ear. Don't forget to share this episode, subscribe on Spotify, LinkedIn, and Instagram, and email us your feedback at power.wealth.purpose@gmail.com. We'd love to hear what you think! Hosts: Oscar Schuller and Paul GreitemannProduction: Elian Jorand.

Welcome to Episode 13 of Power, Wealth or Purpose?. Hear Oscar interview Chris Hoffman. Chris has been working in the humanitarian sector all his life. Literally. When Chris was 10, he went to Zimbabwe to provide humanitarian aid. Ever since, he's been involved with the humanitarian sector in one way or another, whether that be with the UN, World Vision or most recently his own company Humanity Link.  Chris speaks on the issues within the humanitarian sector, how Artificial Intelligence can help, his learnings from raising hundreds of millions of dollars and why hiring on trust is a much better practice than hiring on qualifications. Listen in to find out why ensuring we have effective governments is vital for the world's future prosperity.  Next week, we're excited to feature Gorgi Krlev, a professor for sustainability at the ESCP in Paris. He's got some fascinating insight into combining sustainability with the economy and how you can make an impact at the systemic level. Don't forget to share this episode, subscribe on Spotify, LinkedIn, and Instagram, and email us your feedback at power.wealth.purpose@gmail.com. We'd love to hear what you think! Hosts: Oscar Schuller and Paul GreitemannProduction: Elian Jorand.

Welcome back to "Power, Wealth or Purpose?" for our second season! In Episode 11, Oscar sits down with Tim Owen KC, a barrister and King's Counsel at Matrix Chambers, and a deputy high court judge in the Cayman Islands. Tim, an LSE History graduate, will discuss his dual roles in the legal field and share insights from his podcast "Double Jeopardy," which delves into law and politics in the UK. In this episode, Tim Owen shares captivating insights from his legal career, including his defence of high-profile clients such as Rurik Jutting and Jimmy Lai. He delves into the origins of his career, recounting his initial steps into the legal world and what led him to become a barrister. Tim also demystifies the meaning of 'KC' in his title, offering listeners a clearer understanding of this prestigious legal distinction. Also, we discuss the significant hurdles faced by young, non-privileged barristers in the UK, highlighting the systemic challenges within the legal profession. Next week, we're excited to feature Harvard Professor Matt Liebman, an archaeologist focusing on Native American history, in a conversation with Paul. Don't forget to share this episode, subscribe on Spotify, LinkedIn, and Instagram, and email us your feedback at power.wealth.purpose@gmail.com. Hosts: Oscar Schuller and Paul Greitemann Producer: Elian Jorand

Welcome back to "Power, Wealth or Purpose?" for our second season! In Episode 12, Paul speaks with Matt Liebmann, a tenured professor for Archaeology at Harvard University. After his undergraduate at Boston College, Matt did his PhD at UPenn in Anthropology on the Pueblo Revolt movement by the Native Americans in the 17th century.  Matt speaks on the fascinating path to his current job and what the concepts external and internal validation meant to him as he moved through different stages of his life. After this interview we have a much more positive view of the life of an academic: Essentially, you're being paid to do what you love (and teach a little), doesn't that sound amazing? Who knows, the world might be a little better off if more people did what they actually loved.    Next week, we're excited to feature Chris Hoffman, a humanitarian who has spent his life raising millions of dollars in aid for people in need. He gets into very interesting stuff with Oscar, including the current humanitarian crisis in Israel and Gaza. Don't forget to share this episode, subscribe on Spotify, LinkedIn, and Instagram, and email us your feedback at power.wealth.purpose@gmail.com. We'd love to hear what you think!

Welcome back to Season 2 - Intro episode of “Power, Wealth or Purpose?”. Join us, Paul and Oscar, every Monday as we interview professionals and explore what truly defines professional success. In the second season, we will continue to interview professionals from all paths of life and give you insights into the career as professors, bishops and other journeys you might have not even considered yet. Join us for this more anecdotal and less conceptual season - every monday.

Welcome to the 10th episode of "Power, Wealth or Purpose?!" In this last interview of our first season, Oscar sits down with John Barker, a retired medical researcher.  John's educational journey took him through UC Santa Barbara, Cordoba, and Heidelberg before embarking on a fulfilling career as a medical researcher. John shares his experiences and perspectives on finding purpose in creating medical solutions. Join John and Oscar as they discuss the importance of discovering one's interests and following the path that aligns with their strengths. Delve into John's transformative journey and learn how he made tangible changes in people's lives, from restoring people's eyesight to giving individuals a new lease on life through groundbreaking research. As the first season of "Power, Wealth or Purpose?!" draws to a close, stay tuned for the grand finale, where Oscar and Paul summarise their learnings and takeaways from the insightful interviews. Share this episode with those who would benefit from its inspiring message. Thank you for joining us on this remarkable journey, and be sure to look out for future seasons of "Power, Wealth or Purpose?!" as we continue to explore captivating stories of success and purpose.

Welcome back to the 9th episode of "Power, Wealth or Purpose?!" Today, Oscar interviews Daniel Privitera, an economics PhD student at Oxford and the CEO of the KIRA Institute for Risks and Impacts of AI.

Welcome back to the 8th episode of Power, Wealth or Purpose?! Today's guest is Fernande Raine. After doing her undergraduate degree in History, Political Science and Law at the University of  Freiburg, she did a PhD in History at Yale University. After stints with McKinsey and Ashoka, to only name a few, she is now CEO of The History Co:Lab. Fernande approaches life differently from most people - most evident by her reaction to being semi-forgotten in Siberia in her early 20s. From her serendipitous start at McKinsey, to the role that power plays a role in her life today, Fernande has a trough of interesting stories to tell.  Make sure to share this episode with friends and family and let us know what you think @ power.wealth.purpose@gmail.com or using the Q&A tool in the player beneath each episode.  Hosts: Oscar Schuller & Paul Greitemann 

In the seventh episode of Power, Wealth or Purpose?! Paul interviews Leon Bader. Leon is an impact investor at 4P Capital and an independent angel investor. He attended the University of Tennessee on a full-ride scholarship as a D1 golfer.  Leon and Paul discuss how Leon's sports mentality has impacted the way he approaches his work, how his views of purpose pivoted when he got to university, what the day-to-day of an impact investment associate looks like and whether working hard throughout university and in your first job is worth it considering potential ultimate goals.  Hopefully, you managed to take something away from Leon's experience as an athlete and impact investor. Don't forget to share this with anyone you think might benefit from it. Let us know what you thought of this episode using the Q&A tool or @ power.wealth.purpose@gmail.com.  Hosts: Oscar Schuller & Paul Greitemann 

Welcome back to the 6th episode of Power, Wealth, or Purpose?! Today, Oscar interviews Bill Liao, who dropped out of high school and co-founded several successful companies and movements. To name a few: XING, CoderDojo, and WeForest. Bill is now a general partner at SOSV, a deep-tech investor with over $1.5 billion under management. He talks to Oscar about his journey, his values, and how value-alignment is crucial for success. Bill shares his belief that having a clear purpose and values is foundational to finding the right career path. He talks about the importance of not letting societal pressures guide your decisions, and instead, focusing on what truly matters to you. Bill also discusses the power of kindness and the importance of curiosity. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and let us know what you think by using the Q&A button. Hosts: ⁠Oscar Schuller⁠ & ⁠Paul Greitemann⁠

Welcome back to the fifth episode of Power, Wealth or Purpose?! Today, Paul interviews Rachel Adams. Rachel is a leadership and transformation specialist, working internationally consulting leaders of the top companies throughout Africa.  She takes us through her (very interesting) university experience and how she ended up back in Zimbabwe after stints at McKinsey and Yale. Rachel has a ton of advice on how to find your own purpose and how to align yourself with it. For this she draws upon her experience working with extremely successful, yet unhappy people and the lessons she's learnt from their dilemmas. The egoic vs. grounded phases in life as well as what to focus on while looking for a job and the difference of success between Africa, Europe and the US are only some of the topics Rachel and Paul cover.  Let us know what you thought via the Q&A button and share this episode with your friends and family. Make sure you've subscribed on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and turned on the notification bell, to not miss another episode.  Hosts: ⁠Oscar Schuller⁠ & ⁠Paul Greitemann⁠

In the fourth episode of "Power, Wealth or Purpose?" Oscar interviews entrepreneur and scientist Peer Ederer. Peer's impressive career includes studying at Sofia University in Tokyo, working as a trader at Deutsche Bank, pursuing an MBA at Harvard, joining McKinsey, starting a business in the “new economy”, and currently working as a scientist and teaching at the University of Luxembourg and Zeppelin University. In their conversation, Oscar and Peer discuss Peer's diverse career, his entrepreneurial experience and the value of failing. He shares advice on university choices, why he wouldn't pay for an Ivy League MBA today and his opinion on the importance of actively seeking opportunities. In the end, Oscar and Peer go into depth about freedom and wealth, and why opportunities arise automatically when you do whatever tasks are in front of you to the best of you ability. Don't forget to share your feedback with us using the Q&A tool or by contacting us directly via email or DM. We always appreciate your input and strive to improve with each episode. Make sure to subscribe and rate us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and share this episode with anyone who could benefit from Peer's valuable insights. Hosts: Oscar Schuller & Paul Greitemann.

In the third episode of “Power, Wealth or Purpose?” Paul has a conversation with co-founder of projectbcause Lukas Bosch. After attaining degrees from Warwick University, the University of Pennsylvania and Yale University, Lukas co-founded project bcause - The Giving Fintech.  In their conversation Lukas and Paul speak about personal wealth vs. maximising one's impact, creating change during your career - not afterwards, how your work-environment impacts your ability to create a change and some practical advice drawn from Lukas' experiences. Lukas is the perfect person for this conversation because of his experience in the impact sector and his proximity to people who have and make a lot of money. He's therefore perfectly positioned to contrast the areas and make nuanced arguments why having a positive impact is important.  Please continue sharing your opinions and ideas with us using either the Q&A tool or directly via dm or email. Your feedback is incredibly motivating and we do try and implement it as best as possible. Subscribe and rate us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and share it with anyone you think might benefit from Lukas' insights.  Feel free to reach out @ power.wealth.purpose@gmail.com Hosts: Oscar Schuller⁠ & ⁠Paul Greitemann⁠

In the second episode of “Power, Wealth or Purpose?” Oscar interviews award-winning Hollywood producer Chris Moore. Chris is a Harvard graduate, who became a film producer in Hollywood after a short stint as an agent. During his time working in Hollywood, Chris produced the “American Pie” series and Oscar-winning “Good Will Hunting”.  In this episode Chris shares his thoughts on professional success. Chris and Oscar explore the role manufactured stress plays in career building, the importance of finding balance in one's career and life to ultimately achieve happiness in the long run. Moreover, Chris tells the story of his career and showcases the significance of luck to one's professional success by highlighting his early close connection with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck during his first projects in Hollywood.  Thank you for the great feedback on the last episode with Saskia Bruysten! It was incredibly motivating to hear all your thoughts on and opinions on the podcast. Subscribe and rate us on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and share it with people you think can benefit from all the fantastic insight Chris shares with us. If you have ideas who should be featured for the second season of Power, Wealth or Purpose, please send us your suggestions @ power.wealth.purpose@gmail.com. Hosts: Oscar Schuller & Paul Greitemann

Welcome to the first episode of "Power, Wealth or Purpose?", where Paul interviews renowned social entrepreneur Saskia Bruysten, co-founder of Yunus Social Business. Saskia's passion for social impact has been the driving force behind her impressive career journey, from consulting at BCG to founding an investment fund with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Mohammad Yunus that promotes social ventures in developing countries.  During our conversation with Saskia, we explore a variety of topics that are essential for anyone interested in making a positive difference with their career. She talks about the importance of internships in shaping one's career path and why international experience is a game-changer. Saskia also shares her thoughts on overcoming the frustration of increasing poverty after the COVID-19 pandemic and why she believes the changemakers of the next generation should start off as corporate consultants. We hope you enjoy this pioneer episode of "Power, Wealth or Purpose?" and take away some actionable advice from Saskia's experiences. Be sure to share it on your social media and tell your friends, subscribe to us on Spotify, LinkedIn, and Instagram, and send us your feedback, reviews, and recommendations on who we should interview next at power.wealth.purpose@gmail.com.  Hosts: Oscar Schuller and Paul Greitemann Design: Michal Barszczak.

Why are we stressing ourselves so much out about grades, internships and our first jobs in university? The answer is simple: we all want to become professionally successful. But what does that actually mean? Join Paul Greitemann and Oscar Schuller every Monday at "Power, Wealth or Purpose?" as they interview professionals from start-ups to impact sector, medical research to Hollywood. Hear guests share their unique perspectives on what truly defines professional success and how to achieve it.