Could artificial intelligence, once accused of amplifying human bias, now become one of our greatest tools for building a fairer, more inclusive world?

In this episode, Luana Génot, founder of Instituto Identidades do Brasil, reveals how responsible AI can become a force for equity, innovation, and economic growth. From reshaping corporate inclusion strategies to advising Brazil’s Presidential Council, Luana shows how diversity drives smarter decisions and even better business outcomes. She also exposes why backlash is a sign of progress and how inclusive data can turn bias into breakthroughs.

🎧 Watch now to discover how responsible AI can build a fairer, more competitive future for everyone.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:09 From Advertising to Equity & Inclusion

02:14 How Companies’ Mindsets Have Shifted

04:10 Lip Service vs. Real Change

06:42 Understanding the Backlash Against DEI

09:16 Diversity as a Competitive Advantage

13:14 Measuring DEI Success with KPIs

15:39 Bringing Inclusion to Brazil’s Presidential Council

18:21 What Makes AI Responsible

21:08 Testing AI for Fairness

23:10 Making AI Benefit Everyone

26:26 Hardest Leadership Lesson

28:29 Role Models and Inspiration

31:16 The Brazil She Hopes to See

33:39 What Makes Her Optimistic

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Connect with Luana Génot

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#ResponsibleAI #AIForGood #ArtificialIntelligence #EthicalAI #FutureOfAI #EquityAndInclusion #DiversityInTech #InclusiveInnovation #TechForAll #AIWithoutBias #DigitalTransformation #SustainableInnovation #TechLeadership #SocialImpact #HumanCenteredAI

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We’ve curated a special cut revealing how blockchain’s hidden infrastructure, from data security to energy use, is set to transform finance, technology, and everyday life.

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Youtube: https://youtu.be/Xc3cc9VnT3E

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What if blockchain isn’t just about crypto, but the backbone of our future? In this episode, Agnes Budzyn, a former Wall Street executive turned blockchain investor, explains how decentralized technologies are reshaping finance, powering Web3, unlocking the potential of stablecoins, and driving a new wave of digital infrastructure.

From tokenization to regulation, and from hidden risks to massive opportunities, she reveals why blockchain is more than hype. It’s the quiet revolution already changing how we live, work, and connect.

Timestamps:

00:00 Why decentralized tech is the future of finance

01:22 Blockchain as a database and its benefits

03:24 Web3: the next phase of the internet

04:49 Stablecoins and their global potential

06:40 How does stablecoin work

07:34 Traditional vs. decentralized finance 

09:00 Risks in blockchain adoption

10:47 Blockchain applications for businesses

12:24 Tokenization & new business models

13:38 Exciting blockchain infrastructure trends

15:51 How will blockchain change our everyday life

18:14 Lessons from the financial crisis at BlackRock

19:42 Hidden risks in today’s finance and tech

20:51 The role of regulators in digital assets

22:32 Coping with stress in high-pressure environments

26:17 Transitioning from Wall Street to blockchain

28:13 Balancing hype cycles with long-term fundamentals

29:42 What makes Agnes optimistic about the future

Connect with Philip Meissner:

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#Blockchain #FutureOfFinance #Decentralization #Web3 #Stablecoins #DigitalAssets #BlockchainTechnology #Tokenization #CryptoInnovation #BlockchainForBusiness #BlockchainRevolution #Fintech #FinancialInnovation #DigitalInfrastructure #NextGenFinance

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We’ve curated a powerful 7-minute cut unpacking Namibia’s bold hydrogen vision, showing how inspired leadership turned risk into opportunity, why global players are betting on its green future, and what other nations can learn from this daring industrial leap.

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Youtube: https://youtu.be/30Z35uWkb9U

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/green-industrialization-namibias-path-to-global-leadership/id1793306908?i=1000727970566

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ExdrbQsGm2SoVYGeDhb1U?si=80ec4f89be7341a7

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Can a small nation lead the next industrial revolution? Namibia is betting big on green hydrogen to fuel growth, cut carbon, and build entirely new industries from scratch.

Discover how the country’s bold strategy could transform its economy, inspire Africa, and position Namibia at the forefront of the global clean energy race. Watch now to see how green industrialization is reshaping the future.

Timestamps:

00:00 What Green Industrialization Means to James

01:00 The Boldest Career Move

01:43 Starting the Green Hydrogen Journey

03:04 Making the Case for Hydrogen

04:47 Hydrogen Explained Simply

06:34 Namibia’s Green Industrialization Blueprint

09:24 Visionary Leadership & Early Wins

11:29 Collaboration with Global Partners

13:22 Africa’s Green Hydrogen Alliance

16:19 Turning Strategy into Execution

19:30 Balancing Public & Private Interests

22:38 Africa in the New Global Order

26:04 Namibia’s 10-Year Vision

28:56 Moving from Private to Public Sector

30:56 What James Had to Learn & Unlearn

33:08 Advice for Others

35:51 What Makes James Optimistic

Connect with Philip Meissner

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Connect with James Mnyupe

https://www.linkedin.com/company/james-mnyupe/

Check out James' TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/james_mnyupe_a_small_nation_s_surprising_solution_to_unemployment

#GreenIndustrialization #SustainableDevelopment #Namibia #GreenHydrogen #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergyFuture #AfricanInnovation #EconomicTransformation #ClimateAction #SustainableAfrica #HydrogenEconomy #EnergyTransition #FutureOfAfrica #GlobalSustainability #GreenGrowth

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We’ve curated a powerful 7-minute cut uncovering how real healthcare innovation comes from the ground up, from Rwanda’s telehealth and drones to Thailand’s community health networks, showing why the future of global health is less about Silicon Valley and more about resilient, human-led systems built to last.

Listen to the full episode now!

Youtube: https://youtu.be/rjOEVtAxh7k

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/health-leapfrogging-old-systems-with-smarter-solutions/id1793306908?i=1000725632621

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3aHRnrf8CS6dTFwN7HSnS5?si=49f90a37553b48d1

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What does the future of global health really look like?

In this powerful conversation, Mishti Sivaramakrishnan shares how fragile healthcare systems are being tested by pandemics, climate change, and political conflict—and why resilience, innovation, and community voices are key to survival. From leapfrogging outdated systems to the promise of digital health and telemedicine, discover what’s working, what’s failing, and how we can build a fairer, healthier world.

Timestamps:

00:00 Mishti’s path into public health and why it matters

02:46 Biggest challenges facing global healthcare today

05:23 Why access to care is still so uneven

07:52 Tech trends shaping the next decade of healthcare

10:01 Real-world examples of technology making a difference

13:19 Ground-up innovations vs Silicon Valley solutions

15:30 Leapfrogging: building new healthcare systems from scratch

18:30 A vision for inclusive, tech-enabled healthcare

21:06 Caring for young and aging populations globally

24:55 One wish for global health policymakers

26:11 Small but meaningful actions listeners can take

27:06 Lessons learned from working directly with communities

28:04 Message for future global health leaders

29:11 What makes Mishti optimistic about the future

Connect with Philip Meissner

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Connect with Sharmishta Sivaramakrishnan

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharmishta-s-964064217/

#GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth #Telehealth #HealthSystems #GlobalHealthcare #HealthAccess #HealthcarePolicy #HealthTech #Leapfrogging #CommunityHealth #HealthForAll #FutureOfHealth

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We’ve curated a special 7-minute episode covering Ukraine’s unexpected war, Gaza’s costly strategic errors, rising Taiwan tensions, and why a Second Cold War, and stronger NATO, US, and European action, may be vital to preserving global peace.

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Youtube: https://youtu.be/ysqIFpoDQ-A

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/defense-the-tech-and-command-skills-to-win-tomorrows-wars/id1793306908?i=1000723524501

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3eNM3tB0H0qRbH8P4UGAXd?si=28db4a13b30b4a97

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What if the next global crisis is already taking shape? Former NATO commander Sir Richard Shirreff joins us to share blunt insights on the realities of modern warfare, the role of AI and drones, and the flashpoints, from Ukraine and the Middle East to Taiwan, that could spark worldwide conflict. Along the way, he offers hard-earned lessons on leadership, resilience, and staying prepared in an unpredictable world.

Timestamps:

00:00 Misconceptions about war and risk

01:15 Total defense and Finland’s model

03:50 Threats to the global liberal order

07:24 “War with Russia” predictions vs reality

09:11 Global flashpoints: Middle East & Taiwan

12:33 Preparing for a second Cold War

14:46 Drones, AI, and the future of warfare

16:29 The challenge of information warfare

17:50 Military strategy lessons for business

21:54 Crisis management and readiness

23:54 Building agile leadership

26:16 Leadership lessons from the field

27:06 The hardest order to give

28:09 Surprises in the business world

29:52 Optimism for the future

Connect with Philip Meissner

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmeissner

Connect with Sir Richard Shirreff

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-shirreff-409a9618/

#NATO #GlobalSecurity #DefenseStrategy #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraine #MiddleEastCrisis #TaiwanChina #ColdWar #MilitaryLeadership #AIMilitary #DronesWarfare #InformationWarfare #Geopolitics #CrisisManagement #ModernWarfare

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We’ve curated a powerful 7‑minute cut exploring the surprising truth behind innovation. Hear how the Facebook Like button was born, why breakthroughs are rarely the work of a lone genius, and why real innovation is messy, social, and full of unexpected twists.

Listen to the full episode now!

Youtube: https://youtu.be/qW6K1FBgC9I

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/imagination-how-bold-companies-thrive-in-a-fast/id1793306908?i=1000721587505

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3W0uhB5AT3SjniZ2naX8kG?si=9kZritJlRFa_043-8DBAlw

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