Is the world facing the greatest energy security threat in history? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), for a timely and urgent conversation about global energy. They discuss why the Middle East crisis surpasses all previous energy shocks combined, what the release of 400 million barrels of strategic reserves can and cannot achieve, and Europe's three historic energy mistakes, from over-reliance on Russian gas to stepping back from nuclear power. Fatih also shares his conviction that the future of transportation is electric and why cheap electricity will determine who wins the AI race. In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New full episodes every Wednesday, and don't miss our Highlight episodes every Friday. The production team for this episode includes Isabelle Karlsson and PLAN-B's Niklas Figenschau Johansen, Sebastian Langvik-Hansen and Pål Huuse. Background research was conducted by Tobias Hyldmo and David Høysæther. * Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTube * Want to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no) * Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the secret behind Norway's unmatched Winter Olympics dominance? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Anne Marte Pensgaard — Professor of Sports Psychology at Olympiatoppen and a driving force behind Norway's Olympic mental training — to unpack the mindset behind the medals. They explore the "Norwegian model" of youth sport, the science of focus and psychological safety, why early specialisation can do more harm than good, and how the principles of elite sport apply to building high-performing teams and organisations. Anne Marte also shares her belief that joy, community, and gratitude are non-negotiable ingredients for sustained success. In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New full episodes every Wednesday, and don't miss our Highlight episodes every Friday. The production team for this episode includes Isabelle Karlsson and PLAN-B's Niklas Figenschau Johansen and Sebastian Langvik-Hansen. Background research was conducted by Karoline Woie, Anders Meland and Bjørn Mannsverk. * Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTube * Want to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no) * Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/christine-lagarde-central-bank-independence-geopolitical/id1614211565?i=1000756916046&l=nb Nicolai Tangen sits down with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, for a wide-ranging conversation on the forces reshaping the global economy. They discuss geopolitical fragmentation, the impact of US policy shifts on Europe, energy vulnerability, the green transition, and the future of Europe's social democratic model. Lagarde also reflects on the ECB's mandate amid rising complexity and what it means to lead with clarity in uncertain times. Tune in for an insightful conversation! In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New full episodes every Wednesday, and don't miss our Highlight episodes every Friday. The production team for this episode includes Isabelle Karlsson and PLAN-B's Niklas Figenschau Johansen and Sebastian Langvik-Hansen. Background research was conducted by Une Solheim. * Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTube * Want to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no) * Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicolai Tangen sits down with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, for a wide-ranging conversation on the forces reshaping the global economy. They discuss geopolitical fragmentation, the impact of US policy shifts on Europe, energy vulnerability, the green transition, and the future of Europe's social democratic model. Lagarde also reflects on the ECB's mandate amid rising complexity and what it means to lead with clarity in uncertain times. Tune in for an insightful conversation! In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New full episodes every Wednesday, and don't miss our Highlight episodes every Friday. The production team for this episode includes Isabelle Karlsson and PLAN-B's Niklas Figenschau Johansen and Sebastian Langvik-Hansen. Background research was conducted by Une Solheim. * Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTube * Want to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no) * Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/coinbase-ceo-the-future-of-crypto-machine-to/id1614211565?i=1000755887684&l=nb Are AI agents about to become the biggest users of crypto? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Brian Armstrong, co-founder and CEO of Coinbase — the largest crypto exchange in the US — to explore how digital assets are rewriting global finance. They discuss why stablecoins could grow 100x or even 1000x, how AI agents are already transacting on blockchain, and how Coinbase pushed back against crypto's political headwinds. Brian also shares his bold bet that longevity escape velocity is within reach — and why a few hundred years of living might not be science fiction. Tune in for an insightful conversation! In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New full episodes every Wednesday, and don't miss our Highlight episodes every Friday. The production team for this episode includes Isabelle Karlsson and PLAN-B's Niklas Figenschau Johansen, Sebastian Langvik-Hansen and Pål Huuse. Background research was conducted by Tobias Hyldmo and David Høysæther. * Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTube * Want to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no) * Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are AI agents about to become the biggest users of crypto? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Brian Armstrong, co-founder and CEO of Coinbase — the largest crypto exchange in the US — to explore how digital assets are rewriting global finance. They discuss why stablecoins could grow 100x or even 1000x, how AI agents are already transacting on blockchain, and how Coinbase pushed back against crypto's political headwinds. Brian also shares his bold bet that longevity escape velocity is within reach — and why a few hundred years of living might not be science fiction. Tune in for an insightful conversation! In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New full episodes every Wednesday, and don't miss our Highlight episodes every Friday. The production team for this episode includes Isabelle Karlsson and PLAN-B's Niklas Figenschau Johansen, Sebastian Langvik-Hansen and Pål Huuse. Background research was conducted by Tobias Hyldmo and David Høysæther. * Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTube * Want to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no) * Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/swiss-re-ceo-the-business-of-reinsurance-climate/id1614211565?i=1000754597591&l=nb Who insures the insurers? In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks with Andreas Berger, CEO of Swiss Re, about how reinsurance works and why it matters. They discuss natural disasters, climate risk, and why losses are rising as more people and assets move into high-risk areas. Berger explains how Swiss Re uses data and technology to understand risk, prevent damage, and decide what can — and cannot — be insured. They also touch on cyber risk, AI, leadership, and how to make decisions in an uncertain world. In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New full episodes every Wednesday, and don't miss our Highlight episodes every Friday. The production team for this episode includes Isabelle Karlsson and PLAN-B's Niklas Figenschau Johansen, Sebastian Langvik-Hansen and Pål Huuse. Background research was conducted by Oscar Hjelde. * Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTube * Want to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no) * Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who insures the insurers? In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks with Andreas Berger, CEO of Swiss Re, about how reinsurance works and why it matters. They discuss natural disasters, climate risk, and why losses are rising as more people and assets move into high-risk areas. Berger explains how Swiss Re uses data and technology to understand risk, prevent damage, and decide what can — and cannot — be insured. They also touch on cyber risk, AI, leadership, and how to make decisions in an uncertain world. In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New full episodes every Wednesday, and don't miss our Highlight episodes every Friday. The production team for this episode includes Isabelle Karlsson and PLAN-B's Niklas Figenschau Johansen, Sebastian Langvik-Hansen and Pål Huuse. Background research was conducted by Oscar Hjelde. * Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTube * Want to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no) * Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/zalando-co-ceo-building-europes-fashion-giant-ai-in/id1614211565?i=1000752989347&l=nb What does it take to build a European tech champion from scratch? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Robert Gentz, co-founder and co-CEO of Zalando, to trace the journey from selling flip-flops to building Europe’s leading online fashion platform with more than 60 million customers. Gentz shares how Zalando scaled at unprecedented speed, the flywheel behind its expansion across categories and countries, and how early customer learning shaped everything that followed. The conversation explores how data and AI are reshaping fashion—from sizing and personalization to logistics and returns—and why Gentz believes in a “European Dream” that keeps entrepreneurial talent and companies on the continent. A wide-ranging conversation on scale, leadership, and Europe’s future in tech. Tune in! In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New full episodes every Wednesday, and don't miss our Highlight episodes every Friday. The production team for this episode includes Isabelle Karlsson and PLAN-B's Niklas Figenschau Johansen, Sebastian Langvik-Hansen and Pål Huuse. Background research was conducted by Une Solheim. * Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTube * Want to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no) * Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to build a European tech champion from scratch? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Robert Gentz, co-founder and co-CEO of Zalando, to trace the journey from selling flip-flops to building Europe’s leading online fashion platform with more than 60 million customers. Gentz shares how Zalando scaled at unprecedented speed, the flywheel behind its expansion across categories and countries, and how early customer learning shaped everything that followed. The conversation explores how data and AI are reshaping fashion—from sizing and personalization to logistics and returns—and why Gentz believes in a “European Dream” that keeps entrepreneurial talent and companies on the continent. A wide-ranging conversation on scale, leadership, and Europe’s future in tech. Tune in! In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New full episodes every Wednesday, and don't miss our Highlight episodes every Friday. The production team for this episode includes Isabelle Karlsson and PLAN-B's Niklas Figenschau Johansen, Sebastian Langvik-Hansen and Pål Huuse. Background research was conducted by Une Solheim. * Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTube * Want to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no) * Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/reid-hoffman-shaping-the-ai-era-investing-in/id1614211565?i=1000751322912&l=nb What's holding back AI adoption in large organizations? Nicolai Tangen speaks with Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, partner at Greylock, and board member at Microsoft. They explore why AI is the biggest tech revolution of our lifetime, how startups are deploying it effectively while large companies take a risk-first approach, and why Europe must get in the game rather than just regulate from the sidelines. Reid shares his contrarian investment philosophy that led to early bets on PayPal, Facebook, and Airbnb, and offers crucial advice: the next generation must become AI native. Tune in for an insightful conversation! In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New full episodes every Wednesday, and don't miss our Highlight episodes every Friday. The production team for this episode includes Isabelle Karlsson and PLAN-B's Niklas Figenschau Johansen, Sebastian Langvik-Hansen and Pål Huuse. Background research was conducted by Tobias Hyldmo and David Høysæther. * Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTube * Want to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no) * Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's holding back AI adoption in large organizations? Nicolai Tangen speaks with Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, partner at Greylock, and board member at Microsoft. They explore why AI is the biggest tech revolution of our lifetime, how startups are deploying it effectively while large companies take a risk-first approach, and why Europe must get in the game rather than just regulate from the sidelines. Reid shares his contrarian investment philosophy that led to early bets on PayPal, Facebook, and Airbnb, and offers crucial advice: the next generation must become AI native. Tune in for an insightful conversation! In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New full episodes every Wednesday, and don't miss our Highlight episodes every Friday. The production team for this episode includes Isabelle Karlsson and PLAN-B's Niklas Figenschau Johansen, Sebastian Langvik-Hansen and Pål Huuse. Background research was conducted by Tobias Hyldmo and David Høysæther. * Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTube * Want to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no) * Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/givaudan-ceo-the-art-of-perfumery-creating-iconic/id1614211565?i=1000750254613&l=nb What's the secret behind the world's most iconic scents and flavours? Nicolai Tangen travels to Switzerland to speak with Gilles Andrier, CEO of Givaudan, the global leader in fragrances and flavours. They explore the creative process behind developing perfumes for brands like Tom Ford, the impact of Givaudan's legendary perfumery school on the fragrance industry, and the science of making food healthier without sacrificing taste. Gilles shares his leadership philosophy of balancing performance with humanity, and why experimentation matters more than career planning. Tune in for a journey into the world of taste and smell! In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New full episodes every Wednesday, and don't miss our Highlight episodes every Friday. The production team for this episode includes Isabelle Karlsson and PLAN-B's Niklas Figenschau Johansen, Sebastian Langvik-Hansen and Pål Huuse. Background research was conducted by Isabelle Karlsson. * Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTube * Want to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no) * Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the secret behind the world's most iconic scents and flavours? Nicolai Tangen travels to Switzerland to speak with Gilles Andrier, CEO of Givaudan, the global leader in fragrances and flavours. They explore the creative process behind developing perfumes for brands like Tom Ford, the impact of Givaudan's legendary perfumery school on the fragrance industry, and the science of making food healthier without sacrificing taste. Gilles shares his leadership philosophy of balancing performance with humanity, and why experimentation matters more than career planning. Tune in for a journey into the world of taste and smell! In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New full episodes every Wednesday, and don't miss our Highlight episodes every Friday. The production team for this episode includes Isabelle Karlsson and PLAN-B's Niklas Figenschau Johansen, Sebastian Langvik-Hansen and Pål Huuse. Background research was conducted by Isabelle Karlsson. * Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTube * Want to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no) * Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/mike-gitlin-inside-capital-groups-philosophy-ownership/id1614211565?i=1000749180724&l=nb In this episode, Nicolai Tangen sits down with Mike Gitlin, President and CEO of Capital Group, one of the world’s largest investment managers. They discuss Capital Group’s distinctive investment model, its long-term philosophy, and the firm’s unique ownership structure that has shaped its success over nearly a century. Mike also shares his views on today’s market structure and what it means for long-term investors, as well as how AI is transforming the way Capital Group works. They explore culture, career longevity, incentives, and what it really takes to build a sustainable investment organization. In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New full episodes every Wednesday, and don't miss our Highlight episodes every Friday. The production team for this episode includes Isabelle Karlsson and PLAN-B's Niklas Figenschau Johansen, Sebastian Langvik-Hansen and Pål Huuse. Background research was conducted by Isabelle Karlsson. * Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTube * Want to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no) * Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedIn * Follow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.