In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen

Satya Nadella shares his unique insight into AI, chip shortage, the importance of empathy and effective leadership.

We are invested in over 8000 companies, but Microsoft is our number one holding. It's fascinating to think that each Norwegian has an average investment of over 6,000 US Dollars in this company. And under Satya’s leadership, Microsoft’s stock has increased 10 times. Stay with us to uncover the secrets behind this remarkable journey...

Sergio Ermotti's returned as CEO with the bank's historical acquisition of their main rival Credit Suisse, a landmark event in global finance. Sergio shares why he wanted to come back to UBS, his biggest challenges as new CEO, and why Credit Suisse failed.

The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke, with input from portfolio manager Philip Pearce, and Mikael Modum Bilet...

Peter Carlsson is steering the Swedish battery developer and manufacturer towards sustainable battery production. Northvolt is constructing one of Europe's largest battery factories, in a very competitive landscape with strong competition from China. Check out Peter’s visionary and bold approach, what we learned from his time at Tesla with Elon Musk and much more.

The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen...

Founded in 1801, LSEG has been at the forefront of financial markets for centuries, surviving world wars. Now it’s a global financial powerhouse. David Schwimmer, their CEO, is a New Yorker with a rich academic background from Yale, Harvard, and a 20-year tenure at Goldman Sachs from Moscow to London. Join us for an insightful conversation with David on navigating LSEG through the complexities of modern financial markets and shaping the future of global finance...

In the face of tough decisions, we’re terrible quitters. And that is significantly holding us back. In this episode, Annie Duke blends her experience at the poker table with her academic background, offering unique insights into the human psyche, decision-making and quitting.

The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke...

In this episode, we delve into the world of pest control with Andy Ransom, CEO of Rentokil. Andy has steered Rentokil to become a global leader in pest control. We'll explore how climate change is reshaping pest control across the world and the unique challenges facing the industry. Plus, don't miss Andy sharing his craziest pest control story. Join us for an insightful discussion that goes beyond just bugs and rats...

Dominos was founded in 1960 by two brothers. Now they are the largest pizza company in the world, serving over 1 million people daily across 20,000 locations globally. Their CEO Russell Weiner talk about what makes a good pizza, their unique marketing campaigns, new delivery trends, and can you have pineapple on a pizza?

The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen...

Siemens has played an important role in shaping the technological evolution of Europe, and beyond. Their impressive CEO, Roland Busch, shares his rise to the top, leadership principles, and also discuss the new trends in automation, digitisation, and AI.  

The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke with input from portfolio manager Martin Prozesky...

Jane Fraser is a leading figure in global finance and the first woman to head a major US bank. At Citigroup, she has been a force of change, steering the bank through big restructuring. In this episode, she delves into her strategies for steering a multinational bank, her vision for Citigroup's future, and the key traits of effective leadership.

The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen...

Daniel shares the unique story of how Spotify revolutionized the music industry, the future of audio, the impact of AI, and his approach to leadership and building a strong corporate culture.  

The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke with input from portfolio manager Soumi Mitra...