What's Next with Philip Meissner

We’ve curated a 7-minute segment packed with surprising insights into a sun we could switch on, a billion years of fuel, and the powerful magnets that could bring nearly limitless energy within reach.Listen to the full episode now!Youtube: https://youtu.be/BG0gFYm4ehAApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brandon-sorbom-co-founder-of-commonwealth-fusion-how/id1793306908?i=1000797183506Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7L0UIB8jtwbMybFlFUyRC8?si=x3ylhkfATPev9oX2io0nNg"What’s Next with Philip Meissner“A journey through our future life and work, and the place to discover your next favorite strategy and innovation. With global perspectives and fresh thinking, brought to you by some of the most exciting thinkers, builders, and leaders across the globe. Philip Meissner hosts fantastic guests and speakers, who share their journeys and knowledge in the most authentic and deep-dive style – to guide you through our world of tomorrow. From economy to science, from tech policy to AI in a fast-changing world. Subscribe right now wherever you get your podcast!Join our mailing list: www.philipmeissner.com/whatsnext to stay updated on the latest trends

A sun we can switch on. Enough fuel for a billion years. How close are we to turning that promise into electricity?Brandon Sorbom, cofounder and Chief Science Officer of Commonwealth Fusion Systems, joins Philip Meissner to explain why fusion is getting closer and what it will take to bring it to the power grid.In this episode, discover:How stronger magnets could unlock practical fusion power.Where the SPARC demonstration machine stands and what the team is targeting for 2027.How fusion differs from nuclear fission in safety and radioactive waste.Why fusion could provide continuous power alongside solar and wind.How abundant energy could transform everything from AI data centers to clean water production.Watch to learn what’s already working, what remains difficult, and how close we are to building a sun on Earth.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:39 Bringing the Sun’s Power to Earth02:24 Why Fusion Is Closer Than Ever04:40 The Magnets Making Fusion Possible07:02 Building Magnets for a Fusion Plant09:05 Turning Skepticism into Progress10:09 SPARC’s Road to 202712:24 Putting the Fusion Machine Together13:40 Fusion vs. Fission Explained16:09 Clean Power Around the Clock17:23 Beyond AI Data Centers18:42 Rethinking Energy Security20:16 From MIT Research to a $4 Billion Company21:38 The Team Behind Fusion23:13 Choosing Work That Matters24:04 Why Hardware Innovation Is Back25:42 Reasons to Be OptimisticConnect with Brandon Sorbom :LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sorbomWhat’s Next is a podcast exploring how technology, innovation, and global systems are shaping the future.Hosted by Philip Meissner, each episode features conversations with global leaders, builders, and thinkers working at the forefront of change.🔗 Connect with Philip Meissner:https://www.philipmeissner.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmeissner/🎧 Listen on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KFVD3ozuUQiQozO381J5C?si=e2eb5967f84648e8Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-philip-meissner/id1793306908"What’s Next with Philip Meissner"A journey through our future life and work, and the place to discover your next favorite strategy and innovation. With global perspectives and fresh thinking, brought to you by some of the most exciting thinkers, builders, and leaders across the globe. Philip Meissner hosts fantastic guests and speakers, who share their journeys and knowledge in the most authentic and deep-dive style – to guide you through our world of tomorrow. From economy to science, from tech policy to AI in a fast-changing world. Subscribe right now wherever you get your podcast!Subscribe for more conversations on AI, emerging technologies, and global leadership.#FusionEnergy #NuclearFusion #CleanEnergy #BrandonSorbom #CommonwealthFusionSystems #SPARC #FusionPower #EnergyInnovation #MIT #Tokamak #SuperconductingMagnets #EnergySecurity #CleanTechnology #EnergyFuture #Science

We’ve curated a 7-minute segment packed with surprising insights as Adam Grant reveals how a public feud and four years of silence with Brené Brown turned into friendship, and why we sometimes write off the people worth getting to know.Listen to the full episode now!Youtube: https://youtu.be/O_GXM0sSlEwApple Podcast: [Apple Podcast Link]Spotify: [Spotify Link]"What’s Next with Philip Meissner“A journey through our future life and work, and the place to discover your next favorite strategy and innovation. With global perspectives and fresh thinking, brought to you by some of the most exciting thinkers, builders, and leaders across the globe. Philip Meissner hosts fantastic guests and speakers, who share their journeys and knowledge in the most authentic and deep-dive style – to guide you through our world of tomorrow. From economy to science, from tech policy to AI in a fast-changing world. Subscribe right now wherever you get your podcast!Join our mailing list: www.philipmeissner.com/whatsnext to stay updated on the latest trends

Instant chemistry is overrated. Keeping the peace can hold you back. And the person you can’t stand might become a close friend.Adam Grant, Wharton organizational psychologist and bestselling author of Think Again and Give and Take, joins Philip Meissner to reveal what we get wrong about human connection. Sharing insights from his new book, Vibe, and the surprising story of his feud with Brené Brown, he explains how stronger bonds begin when we rethink our assumptions.Discover:Three myths that stop us from connectingWhy a difficult conversation can bring people closerHow rivals can become trusted friendsA better conversation starter than “What do you do?”Why asking for help can build a stronger bond than small talkWatch the full episode to understand why we click, why we don’t, and how to connect with more people.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:44 Why Human Connection Matters02:27 Connection in Hybrid Work04:35 Three Myths About Connection06:25 Becoming Friends with Brené Brown09:59 Four Types of Relationships12:11 Bringing People Together17:05 Healthy Conflict Builds Connection20:18 A Better Way to Start Conversations21:31 AI and Human Relationships23:29 Connecting as an Introvert27:27 Connecting Through Shared Interests30:15 Reasons for Optimism Connect with Adam Grant:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adammgrantWebsite: adamgrant.netNew book: Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World explores the social science of human connection and challenges conventional ideas about how we build strong relationships. What’s Next is a podcast exploring how technology, innovation, and global systems are shaping the future.Hosted by Philip Meissner, each episode features conversations with global leaders, builders, and thinkers working at the forefront of change.🔗 Connect with Philip Meissner:https://www.philipmeissner.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmeissner/🎧 Listen on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KFVD3ozuUQiQozO381J5C?si=e2eb5967f84648e8Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-philip-meissner/id1793306908"What’s Next with Philip Meissner"A journey through our future life and work, and the place to discover your next favorite strategy and innovation. With global perspectives and fresh thinking, brought to you by some of the most exciting thinkers, builders, and leaders across the globe. Philip Meissner hosts fantastic guests and speakers, who share their journeys and knowledge in the most authentic and deep-dive style – to guide you through our world of tomorrow. From economy to science, from tech policy to AI in a fast-changing world. Subscribe right now wherever you get your podcast!Subscribe for more conversations on AI, emerging technologies, and global leadership.#AdamGrant #Vibe #HumanConnection #RelationshipPsychology #SocialPsychology #MeaningfulRelationships #CommunicationSkills #HealthyConflict #BuildingTrust #MakingFriends #Leadership #WorkplaceRelationships #Loneliness #BreneBrown #WhatsNext

AI can deliver answers in seconds. But the decisions that matter most still require something technology can’t provide: human judgment.Jürgen Hartwig, Board Member for Human Resources at Daimler Truck, leads the people agenda for around 100,000 employees worldwide. In this conversation, he shares what leadership looks like when technology is moving faster than organizations and certainty is becoming harder to find.Key insights from the episode:Technology moves faster than culture. AI can change overnight. Organizational habits and mindsets can take years.Judgment can’t be delegated to AI. AI delivers information fast, but leaders still have to decide what to do with it and own the outcome.Leaders have to keep learning. Jürgen learns more now than a decade ago and even has a technology mentor in his mid twenties.Waiting for certainty is a risk. Leaders must make decisions without all the answers and be ready to change course.Critical thinking matters more than ever. As AI takes on repetitive work, curiosity, creativity, and independent thinking become more valuable.Watch the full conversation to discover what leadership requires when AI moves faster than certainty.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:00 How Leadership Has Changed02:38 Technology Outpaces Company Culture07:07 Leading Through Uncertainty09:59 Learning and Psychological Safety12:13 What AI Cannot Replace14:52 The Risk of Delegating Judgment to AI17:09 Skills for the Future of Work20:05 Rethinking Business With AI22:15 The Leader of the Future25:15 Lessons From Other Leaders27:05 What Makes People Successful29:19 Career Advice for Young People30:47 Reasons for OptimismConnect with Jürgen Hartwig:linkedin.com/in/jürgen-hartwig-33aa892aWhat’s Next is a podcast exploring how technology, innovation, and global systems are shaping the future.Hosted by Philip Meissner, each episode features conversations with global leaders, builders, and thinkers working at the forefront of change.🔗 Connect with Philip Meissner:https://www.philipmeissner.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmeissner/🎧 Listen on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KFVD3ozuUQiQozO381J5C?si=e2eb5967f84648e8Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-philip-meissner/id1793306908"What’s Next with Philip Meissner"A journey through our future life and work, and the place to discover your next favorite strategy and innovation. With global perspectives and fresh thinking, brought to you by some of the most exciting thinkers, builders, and leaders across the globe. Philip Meissner hosts fantastic guests and speakers, who share their journeys and knowledge in the most authentic and deep-dive style – to guide you through our world of tomorrow. From economy to science, from tech policy to AI in a fast-changing world. Subscribe right now wherever you get your podcast!Subscribe for more conversations on AI, emerging technologies, and global leadership.#AILeadership #Leadership #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #DigitalTransformation #DaimlerTruck #JürgenHartwig #HumanJudgment #DecisionMaking #FutureOfWork #OrganizationalCulture #CriticalThinking #LeadingThroughChange #ContinuousLearning

We’ve curated a 7-minute segment packed with insights on why AI pilots fail, why the old growth playbook no longer works, and how to compete in the world’s fastest-growing markets.Listen to the full episode now!Youtube: https://youtu.be/2Gg0nuc6AKAApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girish-ramachandran-on-the-next-70-of-global-growth/id1793306908?i=1000791030044Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6CWiRahHT5CG1dF7OBrafr?si=YOydl2LsTkih9EyIlFfyPg"What’s Next with Philip Meissner“A journey through our future life and work, and the place to discover your next favorite strategy and innovation. With global perspectives and fresh thinking, brought to you by some of the most exciting thinkers, builders, and leaders across the globe. Philip Meissner hosts fantastic guests and speakers, who share their journeys and knowledge in the most authentic and deep-dive style – to guide you through our world of tomorrow. From economy to science, from tech policy to AI in a fast-changing world. Subscribe right now wherever you get your podcast! Join our mailing list: www.philipmeissner.com/whatsnext to stay updated on the latest trends

Up to 70% of the world’s incremental growth is coming from growth markets. And they’re no longer playing catch-up.Girish Ramachandran, President of Growth Markets at Tata Consultancy Services, leads a $5.6 billion business across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Latin America, and India. In this episode, he reveals how these markets are rewriting the rules of global growth.Key insights:Why the world’s best talent can now be found anywhereHow AI and digital infrastructure are helping markets leapfrogWhy strategies built for developed markets often fail elsewhereHow ecosystems create advantage through speed, specialization, and scaleWhy trust and local culture remain essential to global successGrowth markets are no longer just places to sell. They’re becoming sources of talent, innovation, and entirely new business models.Watch the full episode to discover where global growth is heading next and how leaders can capture the opportunity.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:21 Growth Markets Are Transforming02:30 The New Rules for Global Talent04:13 Digital Infrastructure and Growth05:32 Government and Digital Growth06:36 Three Principles for Growth07:35 How Leaders Should Start with AI08:38 Why AI Experiments Fail09:38 Rethinking Growth Market Strategy11:03 How Growth Markets Differ11:52 The Power of Business Ecosystems13:06 Building Successful Ecosystems15:19 Leading Across Cultures16:59 Why Local Culture Matters18:48 Building Trust Across Markets20:07 Five Principles for Success22:07 Skills for the AI Era23:38 What Makes the Future OptimisticConnect with Girish Ramachandran:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/girish-ramachandranWhat’s Next is a podcast exploring how technology, innovation, and global systems are shaping the future.Hosted by Philip Meissner, each episode features conversations with global leaders, builders, and thinkers working at the forefront of change.🔗 Connect with Philip Meissner:https://www.philipmeissner.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmeissner/🎧 Listen on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KFVD3ozuUQiQozO381J5C?si=e2eb5967f84648e8Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-philip-meissner/id1793306908"What’s Next with Philip Meissner"A journey through our future life and work, and the place to discover your next favorite strategy and innovation. With global perspectives and fresh thinking, brought to you by some of the most exciting thinkers, builders, and leaders across the globe. Philip Meissner hosts fantastic guests and speakers, who share their journeys and knowledge in the most authentic and deep-dive style – to guide you through our world of tomorrow. From economy to science, from tech policy to AI in a fast-changing world. Subscribe right now wherever you get your podcast!Subscribe for more conversations on AI, emerging technologies, and global leadership.#GlobalGrowth #GrowthMarkets #EmergingMarkets #GlobalEconomy #BusinessStrategy #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfWork #GlobalTalent #Innovation #EconomicGrowth #Leadership #TCS #GirishRamachandran #FutureOfBusiness

We’ve curated a 7-minute segment packed with insights on why we’re getting AI trust wrong, the risks of moving faster than our guardrails, and what responsible AI adoption means for the world we’re building for the next generation.Listen to the full episode now!Youtube: https://youtu.be/TYlSClrTGJgApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-is-ready-we-arent-the-race-to-build-the/id1793306908?i=1000788387176Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/551kUO09F9YJGPUjwvrrpl?si=WBxtmQllTpqsjKDzQ7Pnbw"What’s Next with Philip Meissner“A journey through our future life and work, and the place to discover your next favorite strategy and innovation. With global perspectives and fresh thinking, brought to you by some of the most exciting thinkers, builders, and leaders across the globe. Philip Meissner hosts fantastic guests and speakers, who share their journeys and knowledge in the most authentic and deep-dive style – to guide you through our world of tomorrow. From economy to science, from tech policy to AI in a fast-changing world. Subscribe right now wherever you get your podcast! Join our mailing list: www.philipmeissner.com/whatsnext to stay updated on the latest trends