Podcasts about Ardian

Description: In Episode 79 of Trade Splaining, Rob and Ardian dive deep into the surprising relevance of decarbonizing global shipping, why GDP might not be the best metric anymore, and how the EU and UK are slowly making Brexit... not a thing. We also ask: is multilateralism really dead—or just resting?

Jacob's Linktree - Jacob Licklider | Instagram | LinktreeJoey's Linktree - jomoblooddonut | Twitter | LinktreeBuy the books on Amazon! - Amazon.com: Batgirl 1: The Darkest Reflection: 9781401238148: Simone, Gail, Syaf, Ardian, Cifuentes, Vincente, Arroeola, Ulises, Sharpe, Dave: BooksAmazon.com: Batgirl 2: Knightfall Descends: 9781401238179: Simone, Gail, Syaf, Ardian, Benes, Ed, Martinez, Alitha, Cifuentes, Vicente: BooksOur next reading - Amazon.com: Batman R.I.P.: 8601400567722: Morrison, Grant, Daniel, Tony, Garbett, Lee: Books

No development has impacted the private equity market over the past year like the rise of semi-liquid and evergreen funds. Semi-liquid/evergreen funds are similar to mutual funds in that investors can buy in one day, sell another day and access a seeded portfolio from the moment capital is invested. GPs seemed to launch some kind of semi-liquid fund on a weekly basis last year, with ICG, Pantheon, Coller Capital and Ardian being examples of firms that launched or said they would launch such vehicles last year. In this episode, we sit down with Richard Hope, co-head of investments at global asset manager Hamilton Lane, to discuss semi-liquid funds and why they're one of the hottest topics in private markets.

Jacob's Linktree - Jacob Licklider | Instagram | LinktreeJoey's Linktree - jomoblooddonut | Twitter | LinktreeBuy the book on Amazon! - Preacher 1: Ennis, Garth, Dillon, Steve: 0001401240453: Amazon.com: BooksOur next reading - Amazon.com: Batgirl 1: The Darkest Reflection: 9781401238148: Simone, Gail, Syaf, Ardian, Cifuentes, Vincente, Arroeola, Ulises, Sharpe, Dave: BooksAmazon.com: Batgirl 2: Knightfall Descends: 9781401238179: Simone, Gail, Syaf, Ardian, Benes, Ed, Martinez, Alitha, Cifuentes, Vicente: Books

In this episode, Pat and Konch dive into Ardian's record-breaking $30B secondaries fund, the largest ever raised. They also discuss key leadership moves, including Anna Hammer's appointment as CIO of AP2 and notable transitions across the investment world. In the RIA/FA M&A segment, highlights include Focus Financial's latest acquisitions and Gibraltar Capital's expansion into Dallas. Plus, updates on institutional searches, major Commitments from funds like LAFPP, and exciting fundraising news from Dubin Clark and Bertram Capital. Tune in for the latest insights and trends in fundraising and private markets!

Episode 72: Predicting Economic Trends, Indigenous Art, and the Revival of Mercantilism In this week's episode of Trade Splaining, Rob and Ardian explore the latest quirks and complexities of global trade and economics, with a special focus on cultural preservation.

Çdo mëngjes zgjohuni me “Wake Up”, programi i njëkohshëm radio-televiziv i “Top Channel” e “Top Albania Radio”, në thelb ka përcjelljen e informacionit më të nevojshëm për mëngjesin. Në “Wake Up” gjeni leximin e gazetave, analiza të ndryshme, informacione utilitare, këmbimin valuator, parashikimin e motit, biseda me të ftuarit në studio për tema të aktualitetit, nga jeta e përditshme urbane e deri tek arti dhe spektakli si dhe personazhe interesantë. Zgjimi në “Wake Up” është ritmik dhe me buzëqeshje. Gjatë tri orëve të transmetimit, na shoqëron edhe muzika më e mirë, e huaj dhe shqiptare.

rWotD Episode 2729: Ardian (given name) Welcome to Random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia’s vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Wednesday, 23 October 2024 is Ardian (given name).Ardian is an Albanian name. Although similar to Adrian, a name of Latin origin, the Albanian name Ardian (Ardjan and Ardijan being other variants) is a derivation of Ardiaei, the name of an ancient Illyrian people.Their original inland residence was along the Naro River (modern river Neretva, also known as Narenta in ancient times) up to the Konjic region, in present-day Bosnia and Herzegovina.Ardiana is a feminine form of this name. Abbreviated forms like Ardi and Ardia are in use too.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:27 UTC on Wednesday, 23 October 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Ardian (given name) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Amy.

Welcome to Trade Splaining Episode 69! In this episode, hosts Rob and Ardian are joined by Ambassador Maria Pagan, U.S. representative to the WTO, to discuss a wide range of timely topics in global trade. Key Topics Covered: Re-Globalization: What does the post-pandemic world look like? We explore how trade rules must evolve to meet the needs of 2024 and beyond. China's Economic Stimulus: As China pushes stimulus packages to revitalize its slowing economy, what will this mean for global trade dynamics? Worker-Centered Trade Policy: Ambassador Pagan breaks down what the U.S. means by "worker-centered" trade policy and why it's critical in today's evolving economic landscape. Special Guest: Amb. Maria Pagan, who leads the U.S. mission to the WTO, shares her expert insight on how trade policy is shifting, addressing inequalities, and adapting to modern challenges like technology disruptions and geopolitical tensions. Highlights: The importance of adapting trade rules in light of modern challenges. How China's stimulus could impact global growth and trade. A detailed discussion on worker-centered trade policies and their long-term benefits. Amb. Pagan's personal journey and what she's learned from her extensive career in international trade.

Episode 68 – Trade, National Security, and the WTO Walk Into a Bar Welcome to Trade Splaining – the podcast that makes sense of international trade, business, and expat life... without putting you to sleep. In this special WTO Public Forum edition, your hosts, Rob and Ardian, dive deep into national security, global trade, and even kebabs. Episode 68 brings a lively discussion with special guests Dr. Mona Paulson from the London School of Economics and Professor Greg Messenger from the University of Bristol. This episode is packed with insights on the evolving dynamics of global trade, dispute resolution, and the intersection of trade and national security. Episode Highlights: - What's New at the WTO Public Forum?: Mona and Greg give us the scoop from the heart of Geneva. From re-globalization to security exceptions, we get an insider look at what global leaders and policymakers are focusing on in 2024. - National Security & Trade – A Growing Tension: Explore how national security is increasingly used as a rationale for trade decisions. Is it a legitimate concern or just an excuse for protectionism? Greg and Mona dissect the legal and political implications. - Dispute Settlement Crisis at the WTO: With the U.S. absent from key discussions and a massive drop in disputes, is the WTO's future in jeopardy? Our guests weigh in on the future of multilateralism and whether informal agreements are the new way forward. - Climate Change and Trade: Developing countries are pushing for climate action within the WTO, but how do we reconcile economic security with environmental protection? Hear from our experts on how the global trade system is adapting to these urgent challenges. - Is the WTO Appellate Body Done For?: With the U.S. blocking new appointments, how will trade disputes be settled? The rise of unilateral actions and side agreements points to a modular future, but what does that mean for global trade governance? Key Quotes: - "The WTO is at an inflection point – it's not about going back to normal, it's about moving forward with a new, inclusive vision for global trade." - "National security has become the 'get-out-of-jail-free card' for trade restrictions. But is it really justified, or are we just seeing a rise in protectionism?" About Our Guests: - Dr. Mona Paulson: Assistant Professor at LSE, specializing in international economic law and trade policy. Her research delves into the intersections of trade, development, and economic security. - Professor Greg Messenger: Trade law expert at the University of Bristol, co-director of the Trade and Public Policy Network (TAP), and advisor on trade and sustainable development issues in the UK. Connect With Us: - Don't miss an episode – subscribe to *Tradesplaining* on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. - Follow us on Twitter: @Tradesplaining for the latest updates and trade jokes. - Got questions or feedback? Drop us an email at tradesplaining@gmail.com.   Listen, laugh, and learn – all in under an hour!

The top 50 secondaries investors globally raised $473.8 billion in the five years to the end of 2023, according to this year's SI 50. That's a 9 percent increase on last year's ranking, when $434.5 billion was recorded across a longer counting period of five-and-a-half years. Ardian took the top spot, raising $49.6 billion across the period, followed closely by Blackstone Strategic Partners, which raked in $49.5 billion. Lexington Partners, which holds the record for the largest secondaries fund ever raised, accumulated $36.7 billion in commitments, coming in at number three. Specialisation is driving much of this underlying growth – whether that be through asset class expansion, strategies focused down on LP-leds or GP-led deals, or picking a focus on a market segment with less secondary competition. Evergreen vehicles are also spurring on new avenues for secondaries capital raising. In this episode of Second Thoughts, senior reporter Madeleine Farman and Americas correspondent Hannah Zhang discuss how far these factors have driven growth in the SI 50 and how much room there is to grow further. See the full SI 50 ranking here

Episode 67: Cheese Wars, Coal's Comeback, and Strava Jockeys (It's a thing) Welcome to Episode 67 of Tradesplaining! In this episode, hosts Rob and Ardian dive into some of the most intriguing and unexpected topics in international trade, business, and expat life. Here's what's on the agenda: - The Cheese War: Explore the brewing conflict over cheese consumption guidelines. With the U.S. FDA recommending zero servings of cheese, is a dairy showdown between Switzerland and Wisconsin on the horizon? - Coal's Comeback: Despite global efforts to transition to renewable energy, coal consumption has surged to record highs. Find out why countries like China and India are doubling down on coal, and what this means for the future of the energy sector. - Strava Jockeys: Discover the latest trend in outsourcing your exercise routine. Learn how Strava users are hiring others to log their miles and compete with friends without breaking a sweat. Special Segments: - Listener Feedback: Rob and Artie share insights and responses from the Tradesplaining community, including thoughts on their recent interview with Dimitri. - The Vibe Shift: Michelle introduces us to the concept of Strava Jockeys and how globalization is creating new job opportunities in unexpected areas. - Local News: Dive into some bizarre yet true local stories from Geneva, including a snowball fight turned legal case and the challenges of Swiss egg quotas. Don't miss out on future episodes! Subscribe to Tradesplaining on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Be sure to leave a review and share the podcast with a friend. You can also find us on YouTube and follow us on social media: Twitter and Instagram. For questions, comments, or just to say hi, drop us an email at trade.splaining@gmail.com. Stay tuned, stay informed, and as always, listen responsibly!

I ftuar nëpërmjet një lidhje telefonike për “Live From Tirana” ka qenë artisti i njohur dhe shumë i dashur për publikun, Ardian Bujupi. Ai së fundmi ka bashkëpunuar me The Ironix për të sjellë projektin “Yarnana”, i cili këtë javë ka rrëmbyer vendin e parë në “The Top List”, Top Awards. Ardiani na ka folur më shumë për këtë këngë, projektet e ardhshme, çështjet e zemrës, si dhe mendimin për t'u kthyer një ditë përfundimisht në Shqipëri…

Ardian Bujupi zu Gast! Der Sänger hat mit host Reece über die Ups n Downs seiner Karriere gesprochen, Freundschaften, Beziehungen und natürlich auch neue Musik

Në episodin njëzetenëntë 3GO-së, mysafir e kemi Ardian Jasharin (Entrepreneur)Shikim dhe dëgjim të këndshëm!

Welcome to Episode 65 of Tradesplaining! This week, hosts Rob and Ardian dive into the intricacies of the U.S. borrowing its way to economic growth, the role of AI in trade, and, of course, the ever-relevant topic of China. They also sit down with Peter S. Goodman, Global Economic Correspondent for The New York Times, to discuss his latest book, "How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain." Tune in for listener feedback, a news roundup, and a few laughs along the way.   Key Topics: 1. U.S. Economic Growth and Borrowing:    - Discussion on the U.S. borrowing strategy to fuel economic growth.    - Comparison with Europe's economic performance.    - Insight into global economic policies and their impact. 2. AI in Trade:    - Analysis of AI's potential and risks in global trade.    - Perspectives on AI-driven economic disruptions.    - Expert opinions on the future of AI in the trade sector. 3. China's Influence:    - Overview of China's role in global trade.    - Recent developments in Chinese trade policies.    - Impact of geopolitical tensions on trade dynamics. 4. Interview with Peter S. Goodman:    - In-depth conversation about his book, "How the World Ran Out of Everything."    - Exploration of global supply chain vulnerabilities exposed by the pandemic.    - Stories of real-world impacts on workers and businesses.    - Discussion on the future of supply chain management and resilience. Segments - Introduction:   - Hosts Rob and Artie set the stage for the episode with their trademark humor and insights. - What Went Wrong This Week:   - IKEA's shift in production to North America.   - G7's unified stance on Chinese trade policies. - Winning in America:   - Analysis of America's recent economic strategies.   - Comparative look at Europe's economic challenges. - The Vibe Shift:   - Correspondent Michelle discusses the metaverse, IKEA's presence on Roblox, and the evolving landscape of virtual work.   - Local News:   - Public service announcement from Maersk regarding early Christmas orders.   - Light-hearted commentary on current events.   Special Thanks: - Executive Producer: Michelle O'Geen - Production Assistance: Armina Sinani   Subscribe & Follow: Don't miss out on future episodes! Subscribe to Tradesplaining on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and now on YouTube. Leave us a review and share with friends!   Connect with Us: - Twitter: [@Tradesplaining](https://twitter.com/Tradesplaining) - Instagram: [@Trade.splaining](https://instagram.com/Trade.splaining) - Email: tradesplaining@gmail.com   Listen Responsibly! --- Optimize your podcast experience by tuning in to Episode 65 of Tradesplaining, where international trade meets humor and insight. Dive deep into economic strategies, AI's impact on trade, and learn from industry expert Peter S. Goodman. Perfect for listeners passionate about global economics, supply chain management, and staying informed with a touch of wit.

In diesem emotionalen Interview spricht Ardian Bujupi über sein siebtes Soloalbum "VEGETA" und warum es möglicherweise sein letztes Studioalbum sein könnte. Trotz vergangener Rückschläge hat er immer wieder die Kraft gefunden, an sich selbst zu glauben. Er hat nichts geschenkt bekommen und doch alles mit harter Arbeit erreicht. Ardian erzählt zudem, welche Business-Zweige er gerade erschließt, ob er sich selbst in der DSDS-Jury sehen würde und wie der emotionale Song für seine Mutter entstanden ist. Außerdem verrät er Simon, dass ein Kollabo-Album in Planung ist - vielleicht mit seinem Freund Kurdo? Mehr erfahrt ihr im Interview! #ardianbujupi #Interview #Deutschrapideal -----------------------------------------------------------   Timecodes:   00:00 Highlights 00:38 Intro 01:07 Insides zum neuen Album "VEGETA" 05:32 Keine Solo-Alben mehr? 11:39 Kommt ein Kollabo-Album? 13:48 Rückschläge & Neuanfang 23:31 Seine Mama & Kindheit 32:50 "Ich wurde von Anfang an boykottiert" 35:16 Fragen aus der Community 39:39 Letzte Worte 41:53 Outro -----------------------------------------------------------   SOCIAL MEDIA   ►Ardian Bujupi bei Instagram:  / ardianbujupi ► Deutschrap Ideal bei Instagram:  / deutschrap_ideal ► Simon bei Instagram:  / simontellz    ► YOU FM bei Instagram:  / youfm    ► YOU FM bei Facebook:  / youfm    ► Podcast zur Show bei YOU FM: https://bit.ly/2SxR3RT    ► Podcast zur Show bei iTunes: https://apple.co/2k1o61o    ► Podcast zur Show bei Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33a2QIT    -----------------------------------------------------------   ► YOU FM ist das junge Programm des Hessischen Rundfunks im Radio & Online. http://you-fm.de    -----------------------------------------------------------   ►Credits: Moderation: Simon Vogt Redaktion: Simon Vogt, Vanessa Völker Ton: Florian See Schnitt: Simon Vogt Grafik: Matthias Noe Fotos: Florian See Social Media & Distribution: Vanessa Völker, Vivien Jaschok Teamleitung & Produktmanagement: Patrick Secker

This week, our team takes us through top global stories, highlighting: Ardian acquires OSU parking concessionaire Applied Digital secures CIM loan commitment BlackRock's renewables platform in Chile refinanced Concessionaire chosen for Araguari public lighting CIP launches biogas venture in Ireland ADNOC takes Ruwais FID, awards $5.5bn contracts AD Ports signs concessions for Egyptian terminals Amber seeking bids for Australian data centre firm Baguio begins consultation on intermodal terminal BSR completes first portfolio financing

Tradesplaining Episode 58: Fairtrade in an Age of Regulation and The Bow Tax In the 58th episode of the Tradesplaining podcast, hosts Rob and Ardian explore international trade, business, and expat life. They discuss U.S. chip restrictions affecting markets for graphics chip manufacturer NVIDIA, the relevance of Fairtrade in an era of regulation, and the impact of inflation on consumers. Special guest Fabian Waldemeyer of Fairtrade Max Havelaar shares insights on Fairtrade's role in the current era, how it ensures the fairness of their sourcing, and their partnerships with corporates. He speaks about Fairtrade's impact including price and income stability, strengthening of democratic structures, and capacity building in smallholder setups. Waldmeier believes that with new regulations, Fairtrade is as relevant as before if not more. The episode also features a segment on the 'vibe shift' touching on the emerging trend of the 'bow tax' in fashion and customer queues for the new Swatch-Blanca watch collaboration. Lastly, Switzerland's 'Animal of the Year', the Polecat, gets a special mention. 01:23 Hate Mail 07:18 What Went Wrong This Week 19:22 Interview 38:16 Vibe Shift 41:14 Local News Huge thanks as always to executive producer Michelle Olguin Fluckliger and editor-in-chief Cristi Bagsic for helping in produce this....and every Trade Splaining episode.   #trade #globalization #WTO #US #china #eu #CBAM #EVs #GreenTransition #Nearshoring #Fertilizer #IRA #chipsact  #carbonreduction #sustainability  #ai  #climatechange #supplychain #tariffs #exportbans #listenresponsibly #wto #geneva #Trade #Globalization #Podcast #Conversational #FairTrade #Switzerland #Business #Economics #Swatch #Sustainability #MaxHavelar #Inflation #Chips

In this episode of Second Thoughts, our bi-monthly take on the biggest trends and developments in secondaries, Ardian's co-head of secondaries and primaries Vladimir Colas makes a bold prediction for the secondaries market: the first private equity fundraise to breach the $30 billion mark will be a secondaries vehicle. LP portfolios being brought to market are only growing in size, and if they could, sellers would be offloading even larger portfolios. However, secondaries activity is still constrained by the amount of capital available to deploy into these transactions. Colas sat down with senior reporter Madeleine Farman to discuss how large the secondaries market could become in the near future, as well as how many new entrants Ardian expects to break into the secondaries market in 2024 and beyond.

Pour cet épisode Ardian, il n'était pas évident de trouver le bon angle. Tant de choses à approfondir avec cet acteur précurseur en Private Equity. Au terme de cette discussion, vous aurez un excellent aperçu du gérant français @aux 160 milliards d'EUR d'actifs sous gestion. François, nous parle de l'activité du groupe et particulièrement celle qu'il dirige : Ardian Expansion. Alexandre quant à lui revient sur les co-investissements dont il est responsable. En filigrane de ces échanges, vous allez découvrir comment les équipes fonctionnent, interagissent et déploient le capital. Nous nous attardons sur l'ESG, immanquablement. Pas de réglementaire cette semaine, je vous épargne.

In this year-end episode of Trade Splaining, hosts Rob and Ardian discuss significant events in international trade in 2023 and predict potential trends for 2024. They recap COP 28, identify the new challenges within trading systems such as supply chain crises, and talk about changes in local news and living situations due to inflation. The duo also addresses geopolitical risks, climate change impacts on global shipping canals, and the trade shifts between nations. Further, they touch on AI applications in trade, national security, and their first revenue breakthrough for Trade Splaining.   Huge thanks as always to executive producer Michelle Olguin Fluckliger and editor-in-chief Cristi Bagsic for helping in produce this....and every Trade Splaining episode.   #trade #globalization #WTO #US #china #eu #CBAM #EVs #GreenTransition #Nearshoring #Fertilizer #IRA #chipsact  #carbonreduction #sustainability  #ai  #climatechange #supplychain #tariffs #exportbans #listenresponsibly #wto #geneva

Extrait de l'épisode de Dimanche. Pour cet épisode Ardian, il n'était pas évident de trouver le bon angle. Tant de choses à approfondir avec cet acteur précurseur en Private Equity. Au terme de cette discussion, vous aurez un excellent aperçu du gérant français @aux 160 milliards d'EUR d'actifs sous gestion. François, nous parle de l'activité du groupe et particulièrement celle qu'il dirige : Ardian Expansion. Alexandre quant à lui revient sur les co-investissements dont il est responsable. En filigrane de ces échanges, vous allez découvrir comment les équipes fonctionnent, interagissent et déploient le capital. Nous nous attardons sur l'ESG, immanquablement. Pas de réglementaire cette semaine, je vous épargne.

In this podcast episode, we explore the world of sovereign wealth funds: who they are, why they exist, and how they operate, as well as understand the fascination of Norway's largest fund with private equity firms.Additionally, we delve into the recent announcement that the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the European private equity heavyweight Ardian are set to purchase a 25% stake in Heathrow Airport for £2.4bn and discuss Barclays Bank's considerations for a strategic overhaul in the UK.**UBS M&A Finance Accelerator simulation https://amplifyme.com/mafa** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Hydrogen Podcast!In episode 268, BBVA invests big in Hy24. I'll go over this big news and give my thoughts on today's hydrogen podcast.Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy the podcast. Please feel free to email me at info@thehydrogenpodcast.com with any questions. Also, if you wouldn't mind subscribing to my podcast using your preferred platform... I would greatly appreciate it. Respectfully,Paul RoddenVISIT THE HYDROGEN PODCAST WEBSITEhttps://thehydrogenpodcast.comDEMO THE H2 ADVANTAGEhttps://keyhydrogen.com/hydrogen-location-analytics-software/ CHECK OUT OUR BLOGhttps://thehydrogenpodcast.com/blog/WANT TO SPONSOR THE PODCAST? Send us an email to: info@thehydrogenpodcast.comNEW TO HYDROGEN AND NEED A QUICK INTRODUCTION?Start Here: The 6 Main Colors of HydrogenSupport the show

Florian Kluge, MD and COO Investor Relations at Ardian, joins Debtwire's Johannes Koch to talk about how the fundraising market is developing and explore whether private debt has reached its peak.Florian Kluge joined Ardian in 2017. As managing director he is engaged in the firm's fundraising efforts and closely involved in the firm's relationships with investors in Germany, Austria and the UK.Florian takes us through which asset classes are getting tougher to raise money for and highlights LPs current pain points and return expectations.Finally we hone in on the private debt class and explore whether fundraising for the asset class has reached its peak.

On this episode of EAH, Patrick Molloy, Alicia Eastman, and Chris Jackson learn a bit more about Pierre-Etienne, one of the original founders of Hydrogen Council, Chairman of 5T Hydrogen, and CEO of Hy24 the world's largest investment platform solely focused on hydrogen. About Pierre-Etienne Franc:Pierre-Etienne spent a quarter century developing Air Liquide's businesses, managing the use, research, and development of hydrogen applications. As the Hydrogen Council's initiative secretary, Pierre-Etienne and Air Liquide were joined by 12 other founding industry players, advocating for hydrogen to help foster the energy transition.In 2021, Pierre-Etienne stepped away from Air Liquide to start a pure play hydrogen investment fund known as FiveT Hydrogen of which he is the Chairman. FiveT Hydrogen partnered with Ardian of France and launched a clean hydrogen infrastructure investment platform, dubbed Hy24. With Pierre-Etienne at the helm, Hy24 raised Clean H2 Infra, the largest fund worldwide dedicated solely to clean hydrogen infrastructure deployment.About Hy24 and Clean H2 Infra:Boasting over 70 strategic finance and industry limited partners, the Fund offers an ecosystem of opportunity to its various hydrogen portfolio companies. Hy24 has already announced seven investments, some of the most promising entrepreneurial adventures across Europe, Australia, and the Middle East, to support projects which will be among the largest in the world with gigawatts of competitive renewable capacity to decarbonize hard-to-abate established industries. Hy24 is color agnostic, but the hydrogen must qualify under the European taxonomy and Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulations (SFDR) in a way that it is Article 9 compatible—so whatever process is used needs to reduce emissions by a minimum 70 to 80%.Fun facts:- Unlike Article 8 funds under the EU Sustainable Finance Taxonomy, which need only promote environmental or social characteristics and have good governance practices, Article 9 funds should make a positive impact on society or the environment through sustainable investment and have a non-financial objective at the core of their offering.- The founding 13 members of the Hydrogen Council are Air Liquide, Alstom, Anglo American, BMW Group, Daimler, Engie, Honda, Hyundai, Kawasaki, Shell, Linde, Total and Toyota.- Hy24 recently announced their investment in InterContinental Energy---LinksHy24 Link: www.hy24partners.com

In our eighth episode, Mark Lee is joined by Candice Brenet, Head of Sustainability, and Antoine Bateman, Sustainability Senior Manager, at Ardian and Michael Eisenberg, Partner, ESG Services, at ERM to discuss private market impact investment strategies and evolving trends, with a focus on scaling energy transition and decarbonization investments. Their conversation covers:How to measure and manage impact in private market investmentsEngaging investors and companies to accelerate and scale impact Integrating impact and decarbonization strategies across investment portfolios.Related link:Private Market Impact Investing: A Turning Point | World Economic Forum (weforum.org) - authored by Michael Eisenberg Navigating ESG data scarcity challenges in Private Markets (sustainability.com)

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At the PERE Network Forum, PEI's Mina Tümay spoke with Ardian's head of real estate, who says she's seeing the most opportunity from mixed-use assets.

Viðmælandi þáttarins er Orri Hauksson, forstjóri Símans. Orri er fæddur árið 1971 og er alinn upp í Vesturbænum. Hann gekk í Melaskóla, Hagaskóla og Menntaskólann í Reykjavík og kláraði CS próf í vélaverkfræði frá Háskóla íslands og MBA frá Harvard Business School. Orri hefur m.a. starfað hjá Eimskipafélaginu og Maskínu, sem aðstoðarmaður forsætisráðherra, framkvæmdastjóri þróunarsvið Símans, fjárfestingastjóri Novators fjárfestingafélags og framkvæmdastjóri Samtaka iðnaðarins. Orri varð forstjóri Símans árið 2013 en hjá fjarskipta- og fjölmiðlasamsteypunni starfa nú um 270 manns og veltir fyrirtækið um 25 ma. kr. Samsteypan hefur nýlega selt tvö dótturfyrirtækin sín, upplýsingatæknifyrirtækið Sensa til norska upplýsingatæknifyrirtækisins Crayon og innviðafyrirtækið Mílu til franska eignastýringafyrirtækisins Ardian árið 2022. Orri hefur setið í stjórnum ýmissa fyrirtækja, skráðra og óskráðra, á Íslandi og á öðrum Norðurlöndum, sem og í Bandaríkjunum og Bretlandi. Þátturinn er í boði Icelandair.

In this episode, Mark Benedetti, Co-Head of Ardian US, joins our host Bridget Walsh, EY Global Private Equity Leader, to discuss the growing role of secondaries in the private equity market.

On this episode of Trade Splaining, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined by Richard Baldwin, author and Professor of International Economics at the Graduate Institute in Geneva, Switzerland joins Trade Splaining once again to discuss how what advances in AI like ChatGPT mean for his past predictions on the future of work and international trade, his takeaways from Davos and more. Ardian and Rob also touch base on the state of export controls and green subsidies as well as the state of play at the WTO...and snow-shoe-ing TS producer Michelle Olguin Fluckliger is also back to give her thoughts on the vibe shift happening right under Boomers and Gen X's noses. Also big thanks as usual to Valentina Saponara for helping produce this episode!

Isu kesehatan mental sekarang ini terasa semakin penting, termasuk salah satunya mengenai depresi. Di episode ini, Patty ngebahas buku Merawat Luka Batin karya dr. Jiemi Ardian yang isinya mengajak kita untuk mengenali apa itu depresi secara mendalam, latihan yang bisa kita lakukan untuk mencegah depresi, dan cara yang bisa dilakukan untuk menanggapi seseorang yang sedang mengalami depresi. Harap dicatat, sesuai dengan disclaimer di halaman depan, buku ini tidak menggantikan peran tenaga profesional psikiater, maupun psikolog klinis ya. - Beli buku Merawat Luka Batin di sini: https://shope.ee/3fT7Xbcnzu Review buku The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: https://youtu.be/vIz0qdRwmqU. - Kunjungi channel Youtube Podluck Podcast Collective: https://www.youtube.com/podluckpodcastnetwork Follow media sosial Podluck Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/podluckpodcast https://www.twitter.com/podcastpodluck

Ardian recently announced the final closing for its US$2.1bn Americas infrastructure fund – Ardian Americas Infrastructure Fund V (AAIF V). Its team, including Co-Head Mark Voccola, has deployed more than US$1bn in investments across the energy, renewables and transportation sectors. Ardian is a pioneering manager in decarbonizing infrastructure assets in line with global climate change agreements and a major renewable energy portfolio is part of this commitment. Ardian is also introducing energy efficiency policies across all of its portfolio companies. In a recent press release about the team's funding success to date Mark said, “The market opportunity for high-quality, mid-market infrastructure assets is compelling, and even more so with the powerful tailwinds from the Inflation Reduction Act.”

On this episode of Trade Splaining, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined by Peter S. Goodman, Global Economics Correspondent for the New York Times and author of Davos Man: How the Billionaires Devoured the World. They talk about why he believes rising inequality and the concentration of wealth among billionaires has come not only at the expense of most of the world's population but has not been by accident or natural result of “Globalization”, but rather a conscious push by “Davos Men”. We also talk about why he believes trade oftentimes incorrectly bears the brunt of this blame and carrys so many negative consequences. Ardian and Rob also digest the latest news coming from COP27, Germany and Apples political and economic dilemma when it comes to China and the US, the OECDs Global Minimum Tax as well as big layoffs in the tech industry. The co-hosts are also joined by TS producer Michelle Olguin as she also gives her thoughts on the vibe shift happening right under Boomers, Gen X....and even Millenial's noses.

On this episode of Trade Splaining, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined by Shannon O'Neil, Vice President, Deputy Director of Studies, and Nelson and David Rockefeller Senior Fellow for Latin America Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations They talk about why we should look closer to home when talking about the benefits of Globalization, what we get wrong when messaging it...and the best taco spots in New York City. Ardian and Rob also digest the latest news on recently announced US Export Controls on China's Semi-conductor Industry, inflation continuing to wreak havoc on developing and developed nations alike, and the latest on New York City's "War on Rats". The co-hosts are also joined by TS producer Michelle Olguin as she also gives her thoughts on the vibe shift happening right under Boomers and Gen X's noses.

Le sujet : Est-ce intéressant d'investir dans les infrastructures en période d'inflation et de bear market ? Ces actifs imposants, tangibles et indispensables (universités, hôpitaux, aéroports, réseaux de télécommunication, etc.) résistent souvent aux périodes de crise. Mais, est-ce si facile d'investir dans les infrastructures ? À partir de quel montant ? Et quels sont les risques et le retour sur investissement auxquels on peut s'attendre ? L'invité du jour : Actif dans la fintech depuis 2012, Souleymane-Jean Galadima est un passionné d'investissements alternatifs. Il a cofondé Alphacap afin d'aider les investisseurs privés et professionnels à placer leur argent dans l'économie réelle. Au micro de Matthieu Stefani, cofondateur de CosaVostra, Souleymane-Jean nous éclaire à propos de l'investissement dans les infrastructures : Quels sont les principaux types d'infrastructures ? Pourquoi investir dans les infrastructures ? Quels sont les principaux risques ? Comment investir dans les infrastructures ? À partir de quel montant peut-on investir ? Vous pouvez suivre Souleyman-Jean Galadima sur LinkedIn. Bonne nouvelle ! Avec le code La Martingale, vous pouvez obtenir 20% de cashback pour la souscription de SCPI chez Alphacap (remboursement via un virement de 20% des frais d'entrée touchés par Alphacap, lors de votre souscription). Ils citent les références suivantes : Le PEA (plan d'épargne en actions) Le fonds euros Sécurité Infra Euro (Oradés) Les unités de compte GF Infrastructures durables (Générali) Les sociétés de gestion françaises qui interviennent dans les infrastructures : Meridiam, Antin, Ardian ou Demeter Les sociétés de gestion anglo-saxonnes : EQT, Blackrock ou Brookfield Les obligations de développeurs de projets d'énergie renouvelable comme Cap Vert Energie (à partir de 5 000 euros) Les fonds professionnels, tels les FPCI (Fonds Professionnels de Capital Investissement) accessibles à partir de 100 000 euros Ainsi qu'un ancien épisode de La Martingale : #127 - Thomas Friedberger - Investir dans les mégatendances On vous souhaite une très bonne écoute ! C'est par ici si vous préférez Apple Podcasts, ici si vous préférez Google Podcast ou encore ici si vous préférez Spotify. Et pour recevoir toutes les actus et des recommandations exclusives, abonnez-vous à la newsletter, c'est par ici. La Martingale est un podcast produit par CosaVostra, du label Orso Media. Un grand merci à EToro de soutenir la douzième saison de La Martingale. Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant sur eToro.com pour investir sur les actions du monde entier. Inspirez-vous des meilleurs traders certifiés en copiant leurs portefeuilles. Vous pouvez même suivre le portefeuille de Matthieu. Contactez EToro de la part du podcast pour en savoir plus.

Otmane Hajji, président et fondateur de GreenYellow, était l'invité de Christophe Jakubyszyn dans Good Morning Business, ce mercredi 19 octobre. Ils ont abordé la vente par Casino de sa participation majoritaire de GreenYellow qui appartient désormais à Ardian sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au vendredi et réécoutez la en podcast.

On this episode of Trade Splaining, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined by Caroline Freund, Dean of the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy and former Global Director of Trade, Investment and Competitiveness at the World Bank. They talk about how political considerations are shifting trade patterns, what students are learning today that's different from past generations....and of course, San Diego kebabs. Ardian and Rob also talk about the latest news on how the global economy has caught the inflation bug, Industrial policy by a different name, China's new and improved Belt & Road 2.0, unions and the future of work. The co-hosts are also joined by TS producer Michelle Olguin as she also gives her thoughts on the end of globalization and the vibe shift happening right under Boomers and Gen X's noses.

On this episode of Trade Splaining, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined by Dmitry Grozoubinski, lead trainer of ExplainTrade, Executive Director of the Geneva Trade Platform at the Graduate Institute's Centre for Trade and Economic Integration, and Visiting Professor at the University of Strathclyde's School of Law. They talk about how he's seen the discussion around trade change over the past decade, his advice for young people and what its like being from... New Zealand??? Ardian and Rob also talk about the latest news related to the continued fallout from geopolitical tensions in Taiwan and China as well as seeing the effects of tariffs and why falling commodities prices may not be so great for developing countries The co-hosts are also joined by TS producer Michelle Olguin as she also gives her thoughts on the end of globalization and the vibe shift happening right under Boomers and Gen X's noses.

On this episode of Trade Splaining, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined Bryce Baschuk, Geneva-based reporter for Bloomberg News. They talk about what it's like covering the WTO, how covering the trade beat has evolved over the past decade, and why there is still hope. Ardian and Rob also talk about the latest news related to how climate change and geopolitical tensions in Taiwan and elsewhere are affecting international trade patterns as well as the tech bubble bursting, or not. The co-hosts are also joined by TS producer Michelle Olguin as she also gives her thoughts on the end of globalization and the vibe shift happening right under Boomers and Gen X's noses.

Urusan uang memang gak pernah gampang. Urusan uang emang sensitif. Urusan rumah emang masalah hati juga. Oleh karena itu, kita ngobrol dengan dr. Jiemi Ardian, seorang Psikiater untuk ngobrol tentang hubungan kuat Emosi dengan uang. Semoga berguna. (03:49) - Kenapa Orang Pengen Cepat Kaya (07:17) - Kenapa Orang Gampang Ketipu Investasi Bodong? (12:41) - Mengenali Emosi Kita Terhadap Uang (17:33) - Overcoming Trauma Masa Kecil Soal Uang (21:09) - Kenapa Orang Memaksa untuk Berhutang dan Berjudi (27:48) - Yang Mudah dan Cepat Datang, Juga Mudah dan Cepat Pergi. Solusi keuangan yg mudah dalam 1 aplikasi Livin' by Mandiri. Mulai dari investasi tipis-tipis sampai dengan long term dalam bentuk Reksa dana. Do It Smart Do It Now (32:20) - Manusia Itu Hanyalah Rumah Singgah (38:03) - Recover dari Trauma Investasi Bodong (42:22) - Money Trauma: Takut Uang Habis (51:59) - Uang Itu Netral (58:29) - Money Trauma: Dipermalukan (01:05:28) - Rekomendasi Buku untuk Mengenal Emosi Thirty Days of Lunch diinisiasi oleh @fellexandro dan @sheggario. Kita percaya bahwa momen 'lunch' bisa menjadi momen kita upgrade diri, dengan makan siang bersama orang-orang yang lebih kaya, bukan hanya kaya secara materi, tapi lebih penting lagi, kaya pengalaman, ilmu, insight, wisdom. Podcast ini adalah hadiah untuk Gen-Z dan Millenials yang sedang berproses menjalani hidup & karir-nya. Holla at Ruby & Ario to this email address : hello@thirtydaysoflunch.com

On this episode of TradeSplaining, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined Ian Goldin - Director of the Martin School and Professor at the University of Oxford. They talk about why globalization gets such a bad rap, where it can be improved and how it can be a solution to many of the worlds issues. Ian also muses on why the world also needs more vegan kebabs. Ardian and Rob also talk about the latest economic news coming out of China (Hint:debt is involved), rising interest rates and the real and growing potential for a global food crisis as well as how trade still seems to find a way to function despite the fragmentation of the global trading system The co-hosts are also joined by TS producer Michelle Olguin as she also gives her thoughts on the vibe shift happening right under Boomers and Gen X's noses.     Ian Goldin is Professor of Globalisation and Development at the University of Oxford, Director of the Oxford Martin Programmes on Technological and Economic Change, Future of Work and Future of Development and founding Director of the Oxford Martin School. His twitter address is @ian_goldin and website https://iangoldin.org/.

Umsjón: Rúnar Róbertsson og Felix Bergsson Kaup franska fjárfestingasjóðsins Ardian á fjarskiptafyrirtækinu Mílu virðist vera í uppnámi eftir að Samkeppnisstofnun birti sín skilyrði fyrir kaupunum. Vilhjálmur Árnason formaður umhverfis og samgöngunefndar Alþingis gekk svo langt að segja að orðspor Íslands sé í hættu af þessum sökum og bendir á miklu rýmri samkeppnisreglur í Evrópu. En hvað þýðir þetta mál fyrir okkur neytendur og hver er afstaða Neytendasamtakanna til þess? Breki Karlsson formaður samtakanna kom til okkar og við ræddum málið vítt og breytt Heilbigðisráðuneytið hefur sett frumvarpsdrög í samráðsgátt stjórnvalda þar sem stefnt er að heilbrigðisstarfsmenn geti, ef þeir vilji, starfað fimm árum lengur en nú er leyfilegt eða til 75 ára aldurs. Og ?Er það ekki bara frábært að vinna eftir sjötugt? spyr Maríanna H. Helgadóttir, formaður og framkvæmdastjóri Félags íslenskra náttúrufræðinga sem er annað stærsta aðildarfélagið innan Bandalags háskólamanna í aðsendri grein á Vísi. Við hringdum í Maríönnu. Þó júlí sé gjarnan kenndur við gúrkur þegar kemur að fréttum er ótrúlega margt fréttnæmt að gerast um heim allan. Úkraína logar og almennir borgarar þjást en stríðsherrann Pútín ákvað að skutlast til Teheran þar sem hann hitti Erdógan Tyrklandsforseta, sem hótar enn Svíum og Finnum að standa gegn umsókn þeirra um aðild að Nató. Leiðtogakjör Íhaldsmanna í Bretlandi verður æ meira spennandi og á Ítalíu er enn skollin á stjórnarkreppa. Við ræddum heimsmálin við Odd Þórðarson veffréttamann. Nú fer Heimsmeistaramótið í frjálsum íþróttum fram í Oregon í Bandaríkjunum. Mótinu er lýst á RÚV frá miðnætti á hverri nóttu og það gerir Sigurbjörn Árni Arngrímsson af sinni alkunnu snilld. Mótið er stærsta frjálsíþróttamót sumarsins og þangað stefna vanalega allir sterkustu íþróttamenn heimsins. En miklar tafir hafa orðið á vegabréfsáritunum inn í Bandaríkin undanfarið sem hefur haft þau áhrif að ekki er hægt að segja að allt sterkasta frjálsíþróttafólk heimsins sé mætt til keppni. Við hringdum í Sigurbjörn Árna

Umsjón: Rúnar Róbertsson og Felix Bergsson Kaup franska fjárfestingasjóðsins Ardian á fjarskiptafyrirtækinu Mílu virðist vera í uppnámi eftir að Samkeppnisstofnun birti sín skilyrði fyrir kaupunum. Vilhjálmur Árnason formaður umhverfis og samgöngunefndar Alþingis gekk svo langt að segja að orðspor Íslands sé í hættu af þessum sökum og bendir á miklu rýmri samkeppnisreglur í Evrópu. En hvað þýðir þetta mál fyrir okkur neytendur og hver er afstaða Neytendasamtakanna til þess? Breki Karlsson formaður samtakanna kom til okkar og við ræddum málið vítt og breytt Heilbigðisráðuneytið hefur sett frumvarpsdrög í samráðsgátt stjórnvalda þar sem stefnt er að heilbrigðisstarfsmenn geti, ef þeir vilji, starfað fimm árum lengur en nú er leyfilegt eða til 75 ára aldurs. Og ?Er það ekki bara frábært að vinna eftir sjötugt? spyr Maríanna H. Helgadóttir, formaður og framkvæmdastjóri Félags íslenskra náttúrufræðinga sem er annað stærsta aðildarfélagið innan Bandalags háskólamanna í aðsendri grein á Vísi. Við hringdum í Maríönnu. Þó júlí sé gjarnan kenndur við gúrkur þegar kemur að fréttum er ótrúlega margt fréttnæmt að gerast um heim allan. Úkraína logar og almennir borgarar þjást en stríðsherrann Pútín ákvað að skutlast til Teheran þar sem hann hitti Erdógan Tyrklandsforseta, sem hótar enn Svíum og Finnum að standa gegn umsókn þeirra um aðild að Nató. Leiðtogakjör Íhaldsmanna í Bretlandi verður æ meira spennandi og á Ítalíu er enn skollin á stjórnarkreppa. Við ræddum heimsmálin við Odd Þórðarson veffréttamann. Nú fer Heimsmeistaramótið í frjálsum íþróttum fram í Oregon í Bandaríkjunum. Mótinu er lýst á RÚV frá miðnætti á hverri nóttu og það gerir Sigurbjörn Árni Arngrímsson af sinni alkunnu snilld. Mótið er stærsta frjálsíþróttamót sumarsins og þangað stefna vanalega allir sterkustu íþróttamenn heimsins. En miklar tafir hafa orðið á vegabréfsáritunum inn í Bandaríkin undanfarið sem hefur haft þau áhrif að ekki er hægt að segja að allt sterkasta frjálsíþróttafólk heimsins sé mætt til keppni. Við hringdum í Sigurbjörn Árna

Umsjón: Rúnar Róbertsson og Felix Bergsson Kaup franska fjárfestingasjóðsins Ardian á fjarskiptafyrirtækinu Mílu virðist vera í uppnámi eftir að Samkeppnisstofnun birti sín skilyrði fyrir kaupunum. Vilhjálmur Árnason formaður umhverfis og samgöngunefndar Alþingis gekk svo langt að segja að orðspor Íslands sé í hættu af þessum sökum og bendir á miklu rýmri samkeppnisreglur í Evrópu. En hvað þýðir þetta mál fyrir okkur neytendur og hver er afstaða Neytendasamtakanna til þess? Breki Karlsson formaður samtakanna kom til okkar og við ræddum málið vítt og breytt Heilbigðisráðuneytið hefur sett frumvarpsdrög í samráðsgátt stjórnvalda þar sem stefnt er að heilbrigðisstarfsmenn geti, ef þeir vilji, starfað fimm árum lengur en nú er leyfilegt eða til 75 ára aldurs. Og ?Er það ekki bara frábært að vinna eftir sjötugt? spyr Maríanna H. Helgadóttir, formaður og framkvæmdastjóri Félags íslenskra náttúrufræðinga sem er annað stærsta aðildarfélagið innan Bandalags háskólamanna í aðsendri grein á Vísi. Við hringdum í Maríönnu. Þó júlí sé gjarnan kenndur við gúrkur þegar kemur að fréttum er ótrúlega margt fréttnæmt að gerast um heim allan. Úkraína logar og almennir borgarar þjást en stríðsherrann Pútín ákvað að skutlast til Teheran þar sem hann hitti Erdógan Tyrklandsforseta, sem hótar enn Svíum og Finnum að standa gegn umsókn þeirra um aðild að Nató. Leiðtogakjör Íhaldsmanna í Bretlandi verður æ meira spennandi og á Ítalíu er enn skollin á stjórnarkreppa. Við ræddum heimsmálin við Odd Þórðarson veffréttamann. Nú fer Heimsmeistaramótið í frjálsum íþróttum fram í Oregon í Bandaríkjunum. Mótinu er lýst á RÚV frá miðnætti á hverri nóttu og það gerir Sigurbjörn Árni Arngrímsson af sinni alkunnu snilld. Mótið er stærsta frjálsíþróttamót sumarsins og þangað stefna vanalega allir sterkustu íþróttamenn heimsins. En miklar tafir hafa orðið á vegabréfsáritunum inn í Bandaríkin undanfarið sem hefur haft þau áhrif að ekki er hægt að segja að allt sterkasta frjálsíþróttafólk heimsins sé mætt til keppni. Við hringdum í Sigurbjörn Árna

On this episode of TradeSplaining, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined Chad P. Bown - Reginald Jones Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE). They talk about what we learned from MC12, whether geopolitical considerations more important to economists now than they were before, whose winning the Trade War (hint: nobody) as well as his pick for favorite guilty pleasure in Geneva. Ardian and Rob also digest the WTO Ministerial Conference 12, whether the nature of trade and supply chains is shifting, as well as the latest from the US as a forced labor bill meant to target forced labor in China and Xinjiang. The co-hosts are also joined by TS producer Michelle Olguin as she also gives her thoughts on the vibe shift happening right under Boomers and Gen X's noses...this time from Tinder.

“Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself:” a quote [George Bernard Shaw] that Maria Shelton, founder of Ardian Group and Ardian Technologies, lives by, taking her vision of secure data handling from a small company run out of her basement to a multi-million dollar global presence. With nearly 30 years of experience in operations, leadership, and innovation, Maria is responsible for implementing secure data-driven technology and project-management solutions for global impact events and organizations like the Presidential Inaugurations, NBA All-Star, the Emmy Awards, Philadelphia Eagles, various non-profit organizations, and much more. As a minority woman in the field of information technology and security, Maria's tireless determination, singular focus, and creativity were requirements for her to achieve her goals. She holds that grit and perseverance as an example to other aspiring entrepreneurs, recognizing how much persistence is required to realize dreams. To those women, and her own two daughters, she offers this advice: don't be afraid to have big goals and trust your ability to reach them. As long as you continue to work toward your vision, you're closer to realizing your dream than if you stop, intimidated by the enormity of it. When away from Ardian, Maria is a dedicated wife and mother to her three children. Together, they are forever grateful for their success and for the people who helped to bring it about. ✉️ Connect with Maria linkedin.com/in/maria-shelton-ardiantechnologies Ardian Technologies https://www.ardiantechnologies.com

There are many reasons for concern in the world, including issues with global warming, violent conflicts, pandemics, natural and manmade disasters, and so much more. However, there are many reasons for optimism and persistence including to make things better for our planet, improve the health of lives the world over, reduce poverty, and belief that we humans can make a positive difference in our own and in the lives of others. My two guests - Zhanna Imel and Ardian Maloku - are to such optimistic and persistent people. Zhanna (twenty something) was adopted from an orphanage in Kazakhstan. She came from a life of difficulty and not the best outlook for her future. Once in America, moved around with her adopted parents for many years. Finally, living in a RV with her Mother and Brother always moving, always, on the go, and different schools. When you hear Zhanna's voice on this episode, you'll understand her commitment to a brighter future for herself and others. She's now in the US Foreign Service (US Department of State) as a US Diplomat. Although life wasn't that easy for her, she never lost her sense of optimism. Ardian (a young thirty something), a former Albanian refugee who's family escaped war torn Kosovo when he was just years old. He's seen death and destruction up close. He arrived in the States without being able to speak and read English. There were many instances Ardian could have gotten involved with the wrong crowd, sought the wrong things, or looked for some imaginary east path to financial or material success. But his goal was to become a US Diplomat and serve his adopted country in public service. Ardian is now in the U.S. Foreign Service (US Department of State) as a US Diplomat. Even when life through him some difficult curves, he persevered to make a positive difference for himself and others. As you listened to their voices, Zhanna and Ardian remind us that it's fine to be optimistic and to persist to be our better selves. I do hope you consider sharing this episode with others who may find their stories interesting as new US Department of State Foreign Service Professionals. For more information about US Department of State internships and employment opportunities, please see information contained via this website: https://careers.state.gov/ The goal of my podcast is to have interesting guests share their thoughts on different issues, have guest co-hosts to discuss various topics (especially those that offer humor), and even share short episodes in which I discuss thoughtful and even heartwarming issues. *LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stewart-devine **Comments and/or opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own** You can listen to and subscribe to, "It's Not All Bad," that's available from the following platforms: *Anchor - https://anchor.fm/stewart-devine *Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82MDYwNGQ2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== *Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-not-all-bad/id1574392751?uo=4 *Breaker - https://www.breaker.audio/its-not-all-bad *Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0X6Gn9zC85iEyfKbNmpINM *Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/beu5r0lv *RadioPublic - https://radiopublic.com/its-not-all-bad-WDjRy7 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stewart-devine/message