In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen

What is deep work, and why is it important? Cal Newport is known for his work on productivity and focus, and in this episode, he shares his best advise on how to eliminate distractions and getting things done. Cal and Nicolai also discuss the myths of multitasking, whether four-day work weeks are beneficial and the importance of respecting your attention. Tune in and focus on the valuable insights from computer science professor and best-selling author Cal Newport! The production team for this episode includes PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was conducted by Arabella Graves and Isabelle Karlsson. Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeThe fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInNorges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInExplore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why does the Swedish company Atlas Copco produce some of the best CEOs in the world? After 7 years in charge, Mats Rahmström has now stepped down as CEO. In this episode, he talks to Nicolai about excellent leadership, the unique corporate culture at Atlas Copco, his biggest mistake, high expectations for employees and how to maintain speed in the organization. Tune in! The production team for this episode includes PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was conducted by Isabelle Karlsson with input from portfolio manager Martin Prozesky. Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeThe fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInNorges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInExplore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for an exciting drive with Oliver Blume, the CEO of Porsche & Volkswagen! Oliver talks about his love of cars, the magic of the Porsche 911, Chinese competition in the EV market and how he splits his time leading two companies. When Porsche got listed in 2022, we were a cornerstone investor, and today we own over 1% of Porsche and Volkswagen. We are in the race together, so let us go for a ride. The production team for this episode includes PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was conducted by Kristian Haga. Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeThe fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInNorges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInExplore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is trust, and why is it so easy to tear down? In this episode, world leading expert on trust, Rachel Botsman, addresses the challenges of building and maintaining trust. Nicolai and Rachel explore the key moments that foster trust and the essential elements of building strong, enduring relationships in today's digital world. The production team for this episode includes PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was conducted by Kristian Haga. Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeThe fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInNorges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInExplore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since founding Citadel in 1990, Ken Griffin has become one of the most successful investors of all time. In this episode, Ken shares his journey from starting Citadel after university, to leading the world's most successful hedge fund. He also shares valuable advice on politics and maintaining resilience in a volatile economic landscape. The production team for this episode includes PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was conducted by Kristian Haga and Erik Dengerud, with input from portfolio manager. Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeThe fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInNorges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInExplore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marc Andreessen, a pioneering Silicon Valley entrepreneur and co-founder of the influential venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, talks to Nicolai Tangen at our annual investment conference. In this engaging conversation, he shares insights on how to make money in today's economy, the global AI race, the competitiveness between Europe and the US, and much more. The production team for this episode includes PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was conducted by Kristian Haga. Check out the full recording of our Investment Conference How to become a better investor | Investment Conference 2024 | Norges Bank Investment Management (youtube.com) Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeThe fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInNorges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInExplore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wael Sawan is a Lebanese Canadian business executive who became CEO of Shell in 2023. He shares unique insights into navigating the complex landscape of energy transition, aiming for sustainability while meeting global energy demands. In this episode, Wael also shares his personal story and advice to young people. The production team for this episode includes PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was conducted by Kristian Haga and Isabelle Karlsson, with input from portfolio manager Ståle Lægreid. Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeThe fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInNorges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInExplore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode, Sal talks about how he revolutionized global education with his innovative approach to learning. His videos have educated millions across the globe. Sal also shares his journey from hedge funds to educational philanthropy and discusses the transformative power of AI in education. The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research were done by Sigurd Brekke and Isabelle Karlsson. Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeThe fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInNorges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInExplore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This was a Live recording on X Spaces with Elon Musk. Tune in for his unique insight into the future of AI, space exploration, Mars, free speech and much more. You don’t want to miss this one! The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research were done by Sigurd Brekke and Isabelle Karlsson with input from portfolio manager Doug Shell, Arnab Seal and Trym Torvund. Links: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeThe fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInNorges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInExplore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Tsai is chair and co-founder of Alibaba, one of the world’s largest companies with over a billion consumers. Joe shares unique insight in the Chinese economy and consumer, how he met Jack Ma, and how far behind China is from the US when it comes to AI development. Joe is also a huge sports fan and owns the NBA basketball team Brooklyn Nets. We own almost 2% of the company, and it's one of our largest holdings in Asia. So, a lot to talk about, tune in! Links: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeThe fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInNorges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInExplore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeThe fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInNorges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInExplore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeThe fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInNorges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInExplore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeThe fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInNorges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInExplore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeThe fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInNorges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInExplore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeThe fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInNorges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInExplore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeThe fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInNorges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInExplore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeThe fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInNorges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInExplore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeThe fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInNorges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInExplore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInNorges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInExplore Norges Bank Investment Management on InstagramNorges Bank Investment Management - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeThe fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInNorges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInExplore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.