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Thinkers & Ideas

BCG Henderson Institute
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Inspiring and thought-provoking conversations with leading thinkers about influential ideas on business, technology, economics, and science. Hosted by Nikolaus Lang, Martin Reeves, and Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak. For more ideas and inspiration, sign up to receive BHI INSIGHTS, our monthly newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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In How Progress Ends: Technology, Innovation, and the Fate of Nations, Carl Benedikt Frey argues that progress, throughout history, has not just depended on technological innovations but also on the flexibility of our institutions.

Frey is the assoc... more

In Anointed: The Extraordinary Effects of Social Status in A Winner-Take-Most World, Toby Stuart dives deeply into the power that social status holds over us.

Stuart is the Leo Helzel Chair in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at UC Berkeley’s Haas Sc... more

In Reshuffle: Who Wins When AI Restacks the Knowledge Economy, Sangeet Paul Choudary explores common misconceptions about how AI will change work, organizations, and business ecosystems.

Choudary is the founder and CEO of Platformation Labs and a se... more

In The Eurasian Century: Hot Wars, Cold Wars, and the Making of the Modern World, Hal Brands illuminates the historical patterns we must understand in order to better navigate the geopolitical rivalries of the present.

Hal Brands is the Henry A. Kis... more

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Recent Guests

Carl Benedikt Frey
Dieter Schwartz Associate Professor of AI and Work at the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Episode: How Progress Ends with Carl Benedikt Frey
Toby Stuart
Helzel Chair in Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Innovation at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business
UC Berkeley
Episode: Anointed with Toby Stuart
Hal Brands
Henry Kissinger Distinguished Professor of Global Affairs at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
Episode: The Eurasian Century with Hal Brands
Dame Diane Coyle
Bennett Professor of Public Policy at the University of Cambridge and Director of the Productivity Institute.
University of Cambridge
Episode: The Measure of Progress with Diane Coyle
Kevin Evers
Senior Editor at Harvard Business Review and author of the upcoming book 'There's Nothing Like This'
Harvard Business Review
Episode: There's Nothing Like This with Kevin Evers
Matthew Weinzierl
Joseph and Jacqueline Elbling Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and Senior Associate Dean and Chair of the MBA program
Harvard Business School
Episode: Space to Grow with Matthew Weinzierl and Brendan Rosseau
Brendan Rosseau
Orbital Launch Strategy Manager at Blue Origin and former Teaching Fellow and Research Associate at Harvard Business School
Blue Origin
Episode: Space to Grow with Matthew Weinzierl and Brendan Rosseau
John Kay
Leading economist, fellow at St John's College, Oxford, and author of *The Corporation of the Twenty-First Century*
St John's College, Oxford
Episode: The Corporation in the Twenty-First Century with John Kay
Amar Bhidé
Professor at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and emeritus professor at Tufts University's Fletcher School, expert on innovation and entrepreneurship.
Columbia University
Episode: Uncertainty and Enterprise with Amar Bhidé

Hosts

Nikolaus Lang
Global leader of the BCG Henderson Institute, host of the podcast during the year in alternating manner with Martin Reeves.
Martin Reeves
Chairman of the BCG Henderson Institute, alternating host with Nikolaus Lang.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 136 ratings
  • Get an education in business strategy

    This podcast is like taking a strategy class in a top business school, only better because you’re getting a huge variety of top thinkers to teach the class. Reeves, himself a top-rated strategy thinker and writer, gets the most out of his guests for a simple reasons that eludes many other podcasts: he actually reads the books before he interviews, and you can tell. For those interested in business strategy (and adjacent topics) this is probably the best podcast out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    strategistpcs
    United Statesa year ago
  • One of the best

    This podcast is one of the best at addressing the biggest issues shaping businesses and the world. Low key approach but expertly done. Martin Reeves is a top notch interviewer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dastorino
    United States5 years ago
  • Audio Quality

    Contents are great, speakers audio quality not much.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    pacheco.hugo
    Brazil5 years ago

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How Progress Ends with Carl Benedikt Frey
Q: What hurdles do you see in AI that may affect its potential for progress?
Markets are concentrating, which influences how firms use AI, often leaning towards automation instead of exploring new use cases.
How Progress Ends with Carl Benedikt Frey
Q: What are the systems conducive to exploration and scaling in technology?
Decentralization is key for exploration, while institutional flexibility is needed for scaling.
How Progress Ends with Carl Benedikt Frey
Q: Is your view about progress pessimistic?
Not necessarily. The key theme is that we shouldn't take technological progress for granted.
Anointed with Toby Stuart
Q: How do you deal with status related struggles?
Embracing humility and recognizing that you are a beneficiary of community efforts can help mitigate feelings associated with high status.
Anointed with Toby Stuart
Q: How has technology changed the act of anointment?
Technology has created a screening problem where the variance in quality has compressed, leading evaluators to rely more on pedigree in the short term.

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What is Thinkers & Ideas about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations with leading thinkers are centered around high-level discussions that explore influential ideas in business, technology, economics, and science. Topics range from the implications of artificial intelligence and innovation on various industries to the critique of traditional economic metrics and corporate structures. The approach is characterized by a blend of scholarly insights and practical applications, aiming to inspire the audience with diverse perspectives on how to navigate current and future challenges in these fields. Noteworthy guests include economists, scholars, and industry experts who offer their expertise, making the content both relevant and enlightening for those keen on understanding the evolving landscape of ... more

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3. Hal Brands
4. Dame Diane Coyle
5. Kevin Evers
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7. Brendan Rosseau
8. John Kay

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