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In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen

Bill Gates

Season 1, Ep. 24

What will come after AI? Is net zero in 2050 a realistic goal? And what does Bill Gates read? We will cover all this and much more in this special bonus episode! The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke.

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  • 62. DoorDash co-Founder & CEO: food delivery, first order and hard work

    51:06
    Tony Xu founded this company as a student and has since transformed it into a global leader in food delivery. Tony shares unique insights into how he made DoorDash a success, his vision for the future of delivery, the war on bits and atoms, and how to organize the physical world. Join us as we explore the world of DoorDash with the very impressive CEO.The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke, with input from portfolio manager Irene Jensen.Links:Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeWant to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInFollow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInFollow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram
  • 61. RBI CEO and Chair: Burger King, coffee, speed and trust

    36:50
     Today’s guests; Patrick Doyle and Josh Kobza, the Executive Chair and CEO of Restaurant Brands International, one of the world’s largest fast-food companies. They own Burger King, Tim Hortons, Firehouse, and Popeyes. In other words, they sell billions of Burgers, Coffees, Chickens and Sandwiches every year. They discuss trends in the industry, how they work together, the link between trust and speed, and much more.The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke, with input from portfolio manager Irene Jensen.Links:Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeWant to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInFollow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInFollow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram
  • 60. Microsoft Chairman & CEO: AI, chip shortage, empathy, and poetry

    37:34
    Satya Nadella shares his unique insight into AI, chip shortage, the importance of empathy and effective leadership.We are invested in over 8000 companies, but Microsoft is our number one holding. It's fascinating to think that each Norwegian has an average investment of over 6,000 US Dollars in this company. And under Satya’s leadership, Microsoft’s stock has increased 10 times. Stay with us to uncover the secrets behind this remarkable journey. Tune in!The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke, with input from portfolio manager Richard Green.Links:Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeWant to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInFollow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInFollow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram
  • 59. UBS CEO: Surprise comeback, Credit Suisse, and winning

    41:45
    Sergio Ermotti's returned as CEO with the bank's historical acquisition of their main rival Credit Suisse, a landmark event in global finance. Sergio shares why he wanted to come back to UBS, his biggest challenges as new CEO, and why Credit Suisse failed.The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke, with input from portfolio manager Philip Pearce, and Mikael Modum Bilet.Links:Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeWant to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInFollow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInFollow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram
  • 58. Northvolt CEO: Batteries, sustainability, Elon Musk and speed

    44:43
    Peter Carlsson is steering the Swedish battery developer and manufacturer towards sustainable battery production. Northvolt is constructing one of Europe's largest battery factories, in a very competitive landscape with strong competition from China. Check out Peter’s visionary and bold approach, what we learned from his time at Tesla with Elon Musk and much more.The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke, with input from portfolio manager Stein Birkeland.Links:  NBIM website: 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 Check out our episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTube
  • 57. London Stock Exchange Group CEO: Leadership, CEO pay, and busting silos

    32:20
    Founded in 1801, LSEG has been at the forefront of financial markets for centuries, surviving world wars. Now it’s a global financial powerhouse. David Schwimmer, their CEO, is a New Yorker with a rich academic background from Yale, Harvard, and a 20-year tenure at Goldman Sachs from Moscow to London. Join us for an insightful conversation with David on navigating LSEG through the complexities of modern financial markets and shaping the future of global finance.The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke, with input from portfolio manager Michael Wassermann.Links:  NBIM website: 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 Check out our episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTube
  • 56. Annie Duke: Quitting, Bill Gates, and poker

    40:52
    In the face of tough decisions, we’re terrible quitters. And that is significantly holding us back. In this episode, Annie Duke blends her experience at the poker table with her academic background, offering unique insights into the human psyche, decision-making and quitting.The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke.Links:  NBIM website: 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 Check out our episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTube
  • 55. Rentokil Initial CEO: Pest Control, AI and dealmaking

    37:05
    In this episode, we delve into the world of pest control with Andy Ransom, CEO of Rentokil. Andy has steered Rentokil to become a global leader in pest control. We'll explore how climate change is reshaping pest control across the world and the unique challenges facing the industry. Plus, don't miss Andy sharing his craziest pest control story. Join us for an insightful discussion that goes beyond just bugs and rats.The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke with input from portfolio manager Arnab Seal and Abhishek Rathod.Links:  NBIM website: 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 Check out our episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTube
  • 54. Dominos CEO: Pizza, pineapple, and courage

    31:56
    Dominos was founded in 1960 by two brothers. Now they are the largest pizza company in the world, serving over 1 million people daily across 20,000 locations globally. Their CEO Russell Weiner talk about what makes a good pizza, their unique marketing campaigns, new delivery trends, and can you have pineapple on a pizza?The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke with input from portfolio manager Irene Jensen.Links:  NBIM website: 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 Check out our episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTube