Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL Interviews the world's leading thinkers, and the people shaping the century.

A Conversation with UGG Founder, Brian Smith, on Building a Multi-Billion Dollar, Iconic Brand.

September 18th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
From the sandy beaches of Australia to the bustling walkways of international fashion, Brian Smith has masterfully navigated his entrepreneurial journey with audacity, resilience, and a surfer's spirit. Born with an insatiable passion for surfing, Brian has not only ridden waves but also the tides of the business world. A…
18-09-2025 15:21:04
Thought Economics

 

A Conversation with Psychiatrist Carl Marci, MD on Protecting our Brains in the Digital Age.

September 18th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In our age of digital omnipresence, a discordance has evolved between our ever-connected world and our increasing sense of disconnection. This imbalance, brought about by the saturation of our lives with smartphones and social media, is causing significant disruptions to our brains, and consequently, our lives. Carl D. Marci, MD,…
18-09-2025 15:21:31
Thought Economics

 

On Fraud, Ethics & Whistleblowing: A Conversation with Dr Kelly Richmond Pope

September 18th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope is a renowned expert in forensic accounting, risk, and white-collar crime research. She is the Dr. Barry Jay Epstein Endowed Professor of Forensic Accounting at DePaul University and has won several awards for her contributions to education and documentary filmmaking. Her expertise lies in identifying financial…
18-09-2025 15:22:56
Thought Economics

 

A Conversation with Dean Karnazes “Ultramarathon Man” – One of the World’s Most Accomplished Endurance Athletes.

September 18th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Dean Karnazes is a living testament to the limitless potential of the human spirit. He has become one of the most inspiring and accomplished ultramarathon runners in the world. Throughout his career, Karnazes has pushed the boundaries of physical endurance, completing seemingly impossible feats like running 50 marathons in 50…
18-09-2025 15:23:21
Thought Economics

 

My Interview with Sally Fitzgibbons, Olympian & One of the World’s Most Successful Surfers

September 18th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this interview, I speak to Sally Fitzgibbons who has etched her name in the annals of surfing history as one of the most inspiring and accomplished athletes the sport has ever witnessed. Her unwavering determination and passion for surfing have not only propelled her to the top echelons of…
18-09-2025 15:23:46
Thought Economics

 

A Conversation with Baron Maurice Saatchi on Success, Ideals and the Afterlife.

September 18th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Maurice Saatchi, a preeminent figure in the worlds of advertising and politics, is no stranger to challenging the status quo. Known for co-founding the globally influential advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi, and serving as a political advisor to the UK Conservative Party, his career has been defined by innovation and…
18-09-2025 15:25:31
Thought Economics

 

A Conversation with Mitch Kapor, Computing Pioneer, on the Power of Investment to Tackle the Biggest Problems in Society.

September 18th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Mitchell Kapor is a pioneer of the personal computing revolution. He is the founder of Lotus Development Corporation and the designer of Lotus 1-2-3, the "killer application" which made the personal computer ubiquitous in the business world in the 1980s. In 1982, Mitch took lotus public, and in 1990 he…
18-09-2025 15:25:56
Thought Economics

 

A Conversation with Colin Coggins & Garrett Brown – Two of the World’s Foremost Experts on Sales & Sales Mindset.

September 18th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
What if the greatest salespeople on the planet are the opposite of who you think they are? Everyone sells, every day. It's why the most successful people are better than most at selling themselves, their ideas, or their products. Yet when people hear the word "sales" they think of an…
18-09-2025 15:26:22
Thought Economics

 

A Conversation with Nita Farahany on The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology

September 18th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
A new dawn of brain tracking and hacking is coming. Will you be prepared for what comes next? Imagine a world where your brain can be interrogated to learn your political beliefs, your thoughts can be used as evidence of a crime, and your own feelings can be held against…
18-09-2025 15:26:43
Thought Economics

 

A Conversation with Kira Rudik (Кіра Рудик) Member of Ukrainian Parliament, Leader of Political party Golos, Vice President of ALDE.

September 18th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
In this interview, I speak to Kira Rudik. She is a Member of Parliament of Ukraine and First Deputy Chairwoman of the Parliament Committee on Digital Transformation. Kira is Leader of Golos (Ukraine’s Liberal Political Party) and Vice-President of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE). Before politics,…
18-09-2025 15:27:36
Thought Economics

 

A Conversation with Lindsey Vonn – Ski Racer, Olympic Gold Medallist, Entrepreneur, Author & Philanthropist.

September 18th, 2025 · by Dr. Vikas Shah MBE DL
Lindsey Vonn is an Olympic gold medal–winning alpine ski racer and widely regarded as the most successful female skier in history. Lindsey is also a New York Times Bestselling author for her 2016 debut novel Strong Is the New Beautiful: Embrace Your Natural Beauty, Eat Clean, and Harness Your Power and has…
18-09-2025 15:28:03
Thought Economics

 

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In this interview I speak to Rachel Botsman- author, designer, and lecturer renowned for her work on trust and societal change. A leading expert in the field, she has written three influential books—What’s Mine Is Yours, Who Can You Trust?, and How to Trust & Be Trusted—translated into 14 languages. As a…
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In this interview I speak to Rachel Botsman- author, designer, and lecturer renowned for her work on trust and societal change. A leading expert in the field, she has written three influential books—What’s Mine Is Yours, Who Can You Trust?, and How to Trust & Be Trusted—translated into 14 languages. As a…
Culture, Society, Sports & Arts  (230)
Health & Medicine  (69)
Dr. Russell Kennedy—known to many as The Anxiety MD—is a physician, neuroscientist, and leading voice on the emotional and physiological roots of anxiety. Drawing on his own lived experience with childhood trauma and years of clinical practice, Kennedy has developed a unique mind–body approach to healing, blending neuroscience, developmental psychology,…
Nobel Laureates  (20)
Politics & Policy  (163)
In this interview, I speak to Professor César A. Hidalgo, a physicist and global leader in the field of economic complexity. He leads the Center for Collective Learning at the Toulouse School of Economics and Corvinus University of Budapest, is the founder of DataWheel, and author of Why Information Grows.…
In these conversations, I spoke with three of the world’s foremost thinkers on AI safety, risk & governance —Clark Barrett (Professor of Computer Science at Stanford and Co-Director of the Stanford Center for AI Safety), Nick Bostrom (Founder of the Future of Humanity Institute at Oxford University and the Macrostrategy…
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