A Conversation with Joe Zammit-Lucia on The New Political Capitalism & How Business Can Thrive in a Deeply Politicised World

October 4th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Joe Zammit-Lucia is an entrepreneur, investor, leadership advisor and commentator. He is an investor and Non-Executive Director in entrepreneurial ventures and advises senior business and institutional leaders on leadership in contemporary culture and writes for many of the world’s most prestigious newspapers. In this interview, I speak to Joe Zammit-Lucia…
04-10-2025 15:59:48
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A Conversation with Glenn Hubbard, Dean Emeritus of the Columbia Business School on Building More Prosperous Economies.

October 4th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Glenn Hubbard is the Dean Emeritus of Columbia Business School and former Chairman of the US Council of Economic Advisers. In The Wall and the Bridge, Hubbard proves that walls never lead to prosperity and almost always portend collapse. While change can be extremely difficult, it is inevitable. Ultimately, the…
04-10-2025 16:00:42
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A Conversation with Renzo Rosso, Founder & Chairman of OTB Group, Founder of Diesel and Philanthropist.

October 4th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Renzo Rosso founded the Diesel brand in 1978 and made it an alternative lifestyle icon all over the world. Today he is the president of OTB, the group controlling brands Diesel, Maison Margiela, Marni, Jil Sander, Viktor & Rolf, Amiri and companies Staff International and Brave Kid, with over 6,000…
04-10-2025 16:00:52
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A Conversation with Robert Greene on Power, Mastery, Purpose, Success & Understanding Human Nature.

October 4th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Robert Greene is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law, and Mastery. In addition to having a strong following within the business world and a deep following in Washington, DC, Greene’s books…
04-10-2025 16:01:04
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A Conversation with H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle; President of Iceland (1996-2016)

October 4th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
The Arctic Circle is a remote, beautiful, and critical part of our planet. Covering one sixth of the Earth’s surface, and over twenty-four time zones, this region is home to more than four million people, and is critically important to keeping our world’s climate, weather, and oceans in balance. Like…
04-10-2025 16:01:36
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A Conversation with Steve Peters, Author of The Chimp Paradox & A Path Through the Jungle

October 4th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
All of us face challenges, rough patches and struggles in life. During these times we are often our own worst enemy, experiencing unwelcome emotions, thinking and behaviours. Professor Steve Peters is author of the bestselling book, The Chimp Paradox, which has sold over 1.4 million copies since release in 2012.…
04-10-2025 16:01:49
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A Conversation with Robert E. Siegel on How Leading Organisations Blend the Best of Physical and Digital.

October 4th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Digitisation is a massive and massively important trend – one accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic. But despite fervent preaching from the Silicon Valley faithful, it’s not the only kind of competency that matters. Silicon Valley veteran and Stanford lecturer Robert E. Siegel argues that amid the incessant drumbeat of digital…
04-10-2025 16:02:59
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A Conversation with Dr. Robert Cialdini, the Godfather of Influence.

October 4th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Dr. Robert Cialdini has spent his entire career conducting scientific research on what leads people to say “Yes” to requests. The results of his research, his ensuing articles, and New York Times bestselling books have earned him an acclaimed reputation as a respected scientist and engaging storyteller. His books, including…
04-10-2025 16:05:16
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A Conversation with Jim McKelvey, Co-Founder of Square and Author The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time.

October 4th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In 2009, a St. Louis glassblowing artist and recovering computer scientist named Jim McKelvey lost a sale because he couldn’t accept American Express cards. Frustrated by the high costs and difficulty of accepting credit card payments, McKelvey joined his friend Jack Dorsey (the cofounder of Twitter) to launch Square, a…
04-10-2025 16:05:33
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A Conversation with Abigail E. Disney on Wealth, Philanthropy, Legacy & Success.

October 4th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Abigail E. Disney advocates for real changes to the way capitalism operates in today's world. She has worked for thirty years with programs for low-income families, women's rights, and global poverty. She is an Emmy- Winning Documentary Filmmaker and co-founder of Fork Films, a nonfiction media production company, which produces…
04-10-2025 16:06:32
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A Conversation with Federico Marchetti, Founder & Chairman of YOOX NET-A-PORTER

October 4th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Federico Marchetti is a remarkable entrepreneur defined by the New York Times as “the man who put fashion on the net”, has revolutionised the fashion industry. Marchetti founded YOOX, the world’s first lifestyle e-commerce destination, in 2000, way before the launch of Facebook and the iPhone. YOOX was listed on…
04-10-2025 16:07:18
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