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TED Business

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Climate Change
Guaranteed Income
Leadership Language
Remote Work
Job Fulfillment
Poverty
Illusion Of Continuity
Affective Forecasting
Electric Vehicle Revolution
Frontline Workers
Sustainable Fashion
Philanthropy
Gender Equality
Customer Service
Career Satisfaction
Workplace Flexibility
Wealth Redefinition
Communication
Self-Discovery
Life Decisions

Whatever your business conundrum, there’s a TED Talk for that—whether you want to learn how to land that promotion, set smart goals, undo injustice at work, or unlock the next big innovation. Every Monday, host Modupe Akinola of Columbia Business School presents the most powerful and surprising ideas that illuminate the business world. After the talk, you'll get a mini-lesson from Modupe on how to... more

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Energy expert Sebastián Kind helped Argentina go from virtually no renewable energy to generating nearly 40 percent of its electricity from wind and solar in just six years, despite economic crises and skepticism. How did the country's transition off... more

What if saving lives and growing a company went hand in hand? Public health expert Myriam Sidibe thinks many businesses are going about social impact all wrong — and leaving millions of dollars on the table at the same time. Drawing from decades of e... more

Nobel Prize-winning economist Esther Duflo brings her data-driven precision to the climate crisis — and the numbers are damning. While world leaders haggle over finances at endless summits, rising temperatures will kill millions in the poorest countr... more

When entrepreneur Samir Ibrahim asked farmers in Kenya what problem they most needed solved, the answer was simple: reliable access to water to irrigate their farms year-round. Samir is the CEO of SunCulture, a company replacing diesel- and petrol-po... more

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Recent Guests

Myriam Sidibe
Founder of Brands on a Mission, public health advocate
Brands on a Mission
Episode: What sex, soap and alcohol taught me about making an impact | Myriam Sidibe
Esther Duflo
Economist and Nobel laureate advocating for public redistribution to combat climate injustice.
Episode: Tax the rich — and save the planet | from TED Talks Daily
Samir Ibrahim
CEO of SunCulture, focused on providing solar-powered irrigation solutions for farmers.
SunCulture
Episode: Tech Solutions (#1): The affordable tech that will revolutionize farming (with Samir Ibrahim and Josephine Waweru)
Josephine Waweru
Smallholder farmer from Sagana, Kenya, who uses SunCulture's solar pump technology.
Episode: Tech Solutions (#1): The affordable tech that will revolutionize farming (with Samir Ibrahim and Josephine Waweru)
Anuj Tanna
Entrepreneur and investor focused on Africa's hustle culture
Mesh
Episode: A traditional job isn’t the only path to success | TED Talks Daily
Pat Wood
Head of Texas Public Utility Commission
Episode: How Texas became America’s biggest producer of wind energy | Speed & Scale
Barry Sonnenfeld
Film and television director known for works like the 'Men in Black' trilogy and 'The Addams Family' films
Episode: How to get people to do what you want | Barry Sonnenfeld
Sitoyo Lopokoiyit
CEO of M-Pesa, a mobile payment system and Africa's largest fintech platform
M-Pesa
Episode: A story of moral imagination and bold entrepreneurship | Sitoyo Lopokoiyit in conversation with Jacqueline Novogratz
Jacqueline Novogratz
CEO of Acumen, an organization that invests in social enterprises
Acumen
Episode: A story of moral imagination and bold entrepreneurship | Sitoyo Lopokoiyit in conversation with Jacqueline Novogratz

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Modupe Akinola
Host presenting powerful ideas in the business world, particularly emphasizing practical applications for everyday challenges.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • I'm nearly 5 minutes in and still ads, no content. This podcast hasn't gone downhill it's dead. It's an Ad with a little podcast bit.

    Podcast Addict
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    Foundations531
    8 months ago
  • More ads than content.

    Wow so many ads. I’m in subscribing.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Donn12345
    United States8 months ago
  • Too many commercials

    I subscribed to listen to a podcast, but there’s only about 5 minutes of content and 10 minutes of commercials.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    White Coat Med Legal
    United States9 months ago
  • Not a Business Podcast.

    Not worth it. Very biased podcast. It is not about business but about people’s personal opinions on social matters.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Truth seeker 2.12
    United States2 years ago
  • Great content

    Podcast Addict
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    Stoik
    2 years ago

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Critics mention that the focus can sometimes shift toward personal opinions rather than strictly business topics.

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Apple Podcasts
#129
United Kingdom/Business
Apple Podcasts
#146
Canada/Business
Apple Podcasts
#66
Italy/Business
Apple Podcasts
#108
France/Business
Apple Podcasts
#146
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#171
Australia/Business

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How business leaders can renew democracy | Daniella Ballou-Aares (re-release)
Q: What would you say to someone who wants to start a Leadership Now project in another country?
Daniella encourages them to identify existing networks that can mobilize efforts for democracy. She highlights the importance of harnessing local connections and alumni networks as initial foundations.
How business leaders can renew democracy | Daniella Ballou-Aares (re-release)
Q: What would you say in terms of why this is so important, and how can we count on business to keep the public's interest in mind?
Daniella emphasizes that business should explicitly stake out a position that goes beyond just minimizing taxes and regulations, and should actively participate in the democratic process and collaborate with other organizations.
How business leaders can renew democracy | Daniella Ballou-Aares (re-release)
Q: Can you take us through the moment where you decided, you know what? What I'm doing right now is not the right thing, I want to start Leadership Now?
Daniella realized that during her time in government, the solutions to various socioeconomic problems could benefit from the expertise and innovation present in the business sector. This prompted her to found Leadership Now.
How Texas became America’s biggest producer of wind energy | Speed & Scale
Q: So did Texas succeed in doing this?
It absolutely did. Their deployment cut emissions from the grid by over a quarter.
Quick Fixes: How to level up, job craft, and manage colleagues you can’t stand | Fixable
Q: How can I approach this opportunity without the preconceived notions and feelings I have about the three employees clouding my vision?
You are going to have a marvelous before and after of how they behave in the presence of your skilled leadership.

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Frequently Asked Questions About TED Business

What is TED Business about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content features insightful discussions centered on various business challenges and innovations, often drawing from TED Talks. Listeners can expect to hear about themes such as psychological safety, social entrepreneurship, sustainability, and personal development. The host, Modupe Akinola, frequently incorporates practical lessons derived from the talks to help listeners apply these concepts in their professional lives. This approach not only provides motivation but also actionable strategies aimed at enhancing the listeners' business acumen and personal growth.

With a wide array of guests from diverse backgrounds, including CEOs, community leaders, and climate strategists, the show emphasizes the intersection between business and soc... more

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1. Myriam Sidibe
2. Esther Duflo
3. Samir Ibrahim
4. Josephine Waweru
5. Anuj Tanna
6. Pat Wood
7. Barry Sonnenfeld
8. Sitoyo Lopokoiyit

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