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In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen

Norges Bank Investment Management
Artificial Intelligence
Leadership
China
Sustainability
Cybersecurity
Creativity
United States
Global Economy
Covid-19
Technology
LEGO
US Economy
Climate Change
Globalization
Norges Bank Investment Management
Google
Private Equity
Innovation
Corporate Culture
Ikea

The CEO of the largest single investor in the world, Norges Bank Investment Management, interviews leaders of some of the largest companies in the world. You will get to know the leader, their strategy, leadership principles, and much more.

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Latest Episodes

Back in Oslo this week, Marthe Skaar and Nicolai Tangen sit down together for a Friday Wrap-Up to talk about his podcast conversation with Dr. Kai Yu, founder and CEO of Horizon Robotics. They look at the role Horizon plays in the self-driving car in... more

Horizon Robotics CEO: Car Chips, Mind-Off Driving and China's Speed

Who makes the brain inside a self-driving car? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Dr. Kai Yu, founder and CEO of Horizon Robotics, the company supplying the chips and software behind one... more

On this week's Friday Wrap-Up, Marthe Skaar catches up with Nicolai Tangen, joining from San Francisco, to break down his podcast conversation with Alexander Stubb, President of Finland. They discuss Stubb's view that the world is at a major geopolit... more

How are democracies adapting to the new technology? In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks with Alexander Stubb, President of Finland, about defence, diplomacy and the shifting world order. They discuss why Finland kept its defences strong long before... more

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Recent Guests

Alexander Stubb
President of Finland
President of Finland
Episode: Friday Wrap-Up: A President's View on Global Power and Learning from Big Tech
Jon McNeill
Former Tesla President, COO of Lyft, author of a book on organizational algorithms
DVX Ventures (and former Tesla/SpaceX executive)
Episode: Jon McNeill: The Algorithm Behind Tesla and SpaceX, Why Automation Should Come Last, and Setting Unrealistic Goals
Brian Gu
Vice Chairman and President of XPeng
XPeng
Episode: XPeng Co-President: China's EV Race, Flying Cars and Humanoid Robots
John May
CEO of John Deere
John Deere
Episode: John Deere CEO: Farming's Future, Autonomous Tractors and AI in the Field
Paul Marshall
Co-founder of Marshall Wace, hedge fund pioneer
Marshall Wace
Episode: Friday Wrap-Up: A Hedge Fund Legend and Reflections on the Global AI Race
Rasmus Errboe
CEO of Ørsted
Ørsted
Episode: Ørsted CEO: Offshore Wind's Boom and Bust, America's Pushback and Rebuilding Trust
Susan Cain
Author of Quiet, advocate for introverts in leadership
Author, Speaker
Episode: HIGHLIGHTS: Susan Cain
Mark Schneider
CEO, Nestlé
Nestlé
Episode: Bonus: How do CEO’s stay fit?
Stefano Domenicali
CEO, Formula One
Formula One Group
Episode: Bonus: How do CEO’s stay fit?

Host

Nicolai Tangen
Host of In Good Company, guiding conversations with leaders and experts across industries.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.4k ratings
  • Soft

    This is mostly CEOs going on and on about how great their mission statement and company values are. Like a very softball red carpet interview, only it goes on for an hour.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    John Paul Vincent
    Switzerland6 months ago
  • Arne

    Gave up on this podcast, once again. The guests are amazing, but Nicolai ruins it by interrupting them in the middle of them sharing good info. And he doesn’t listen. Where are his follow up questions? Scripted questions are a waste of a great opportunity for a conversation. Take note of how Lex and Dwarkesh do it and get better. Then I’ll be back as a listener.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    The Data Scientist
    Norway9 months ago
  • Great guests - host needs to improve

    Host has access to amazing guest, but often doesn’t let them finish their thoughts. Shame.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Haim12394
    United States9 months ago
  • Excellent

    Love this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gamborginho
    Denmarka year ago
  • S2

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Oloko
    a year ago

Listeners Say

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Strong interviews with notable leaders keep listeners coming back for more.
Mixed feedback on pacing and host interviewing style.
Listeners appreciate the high-caliber guests and practical leadership insights.
Some critics feel questions are soft and guests occasionally aren't challenged.
Audience finds episodes inspiring and applicable to real-world career growth.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#97
United Kingdom/Business
Apple Podcasts
#79
Italy/Business
Apple Podcasts
#133
Germany/Business
Apple Podcasts
#198
France/Business
Spotify
#192
Norway/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#87
Norway/Trending

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Jon McNeill: The Algorithm Behind Tesla and SpaceX, Why Automation Should Come Last, and Setting Unrealistic Goals
Q: Why is automation often delayed in your framework?
Because automation locks in a flawed process; perfecting, simplifying, and adding speed first prevents costly mistakes and sets the stage for meaningful automation later.
Jon McNeill: The Algorithm Behind Tesla and SpaceX, Why Automation Should Come Last, and Setting Unrealistic Goals
Q: Tell us about the first step your process book recommends.
Question every requirement and challenge base assumptions early on; you will find many elements that can be removed or reimagined to simplify the product and process.
John Deere CEO: Farming's Future, Autonomous Tractors and AI in the Field
Q: How difficult is weed identification and targeting with AI?
It is technically challenging but essential; Deere acquired a computer-vision-focused company and applied its tech to agriculture to precisely target weeds and reduce chemical usage.
John Deere CEO: Farming's Future, Autonomous Tractors and AI in the Field
Q: Why is it difficult to move to recurring revenue in a 190-year-old company?
Different business models are needed, requiring a pay-per-acre or pay-per-application approach to spread expensive technology and make it affordable for more farmers, while balancing various customer needs and capital constraints.
John Deere CEO: Farming's Future, Autonomous Tractors and AI in the Field
Q: What is the Smart Industrial Strategy about?
The approach shifts focus from building the best individual machine to solving customers' broader production challenges by embedding technology, wiring customers to a production-system mindset, and expanding recurring revenue through pay-as-you-go models and software.

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The show features high-profile leaders from business, finance, tech, sports, and government, exploring leadership, strategy, and personal performance. Episodes often center on practical leadership principles, strategic decision making, and the routines or mindsets that sustain peak performance. Noteworthy is the mix of heavyweight executives and public figures (from CEOs to authors and policymakers) alongside deep dives into longevity, AI, and global affairs, all through a candid, interview-first format. Listeners can expect actionable takeaways on leadership, resilience, and building high-performing teams, with a consistent emphasis on long-horizon thinking and real-world impact.

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2. Jon McNeill
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4. John May
5. Paul Marshall
6. Rasmus Errboe
7. Susan Cain
8. Mark Schneider

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