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Sal Khan sheds light on his approach to narrowing the ‘knowledge economy’ gap through personalisation and accessibility. His new AI-powered learning platform Khanmigo aims to counteract the pitfalls of artificial intelligence by promoting social integration rather than alienation.
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How will nano materials revolutionise the clothing industry? According to Steve Tidball, founder of futuristic clothing brand Vollebak, we’re entering an age where technology is going to be absorbed into our clothes, turning them into tools. But what does the future hold for clothing as it becomes a technological tool?
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What is unique and extraordinary about this moment in the history of technology Where are we right now? And how will AI revolutionise our daily lives?
We delve into the world of artificial intelligence with Azeem Azhar, a visionary entrepreneur who has founded multiple tech companies in this dynamic field. Azhar's expertise extends to active investment in startups and strategic advisory roles for renowned entities like the World Economic Forum, McKinsey, and Accenture. He shares his insights in an engaging interview conducted by Edie Lush, an accomplished presenter and journalist.
Read our recent article on AI, by Stanislas Chavanat, Principal Thematics - Private Equity, Pictet Alternative Advisors. through this link: https://www.pictet.com/uk/en/insights/found-in-conversation/videos/ai-tipping-point
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In this podcast episode, Climate Anxiety, we explore the political landscape and envision the potential for the first sustainable generation. Through optimistic discussions on politics, policy-making, and global cooperation, we ground our narrative in scientific realities. Rosa Sangiorgio's insights into ESG practices and the real economy bolstering this shared belief: collective will and meaningful action can conquer the challenges of the climate crisis. Also joining us is Dr. Hannah Ritchie, a Senior Researcher at the University of Oxford's Programme for Global Development, adding invaluable expertise to our exploration. L
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This podcast episode explores the dynamic duality of art and investment: the points at which they intersect and their roles as catalysts for change.
Inspired by Bettina Korek's impassioned words upon becoming the CEO of the Serpentine, we learn about the gallery's ethos, encompassing innovation, interdisciplinary fluidity, and an unwavering commitment to the future. These values are complemented by those of Dina de Angelo, MD and Team Lead for Pictet Wealth Management, who champions investment as a force for social good, as we start to see how both worlds are integral in shaping our tomorrow.
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Against the post-pandemic backdrop of inflation, migration and war, what does the future look like for the European project?
Joining us are Frederik du Crozet, Head of Macroeconomic Research at Pictet Wealth Management, Professor Timothy Garton Ash, distinguished Oxford Professor, and Baroness Catherine Ashton, former European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
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In this discussion, we invite David Christian, Professor of History and Director of the Big History Institute at Macquarie University in Sydney, to help us imagine what the world might look like in the next hundred years and explore solutions to the most significant challenges we all face. Our Pictet host is Stephen Barber, chairman of Prix Pictet and former Group Head of Communications.
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We’ve all been there. Networking at a smart party. Presenting to a crowded room. Few of us can naturally project confidence and authority in an intimidating situation; many of us are simply lost for words. Thankfully while being confident at work isn’t something we are born with, it is something that can be taught and learned—and without sacrificing our authenticity.
In this episode, Pictet’s Global Head of Branding Isabelle von Ribbentrop meets Viv Groskop -- a women who has conquered the worlds of journalism, comedy, writing, and broadcasting. She draws on what’s she learned about being confident both herself and from others in her book and podcast series How to Own the Room, and now in a new book call Happy High Status. In this conversation, Viv shares her story and her tips for being confident while still being yourself.
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It’s easy to assume, in a world of rapid change, that the differences between the generations are seismic – but what if that which unites us is greater than that which divides us? How can families nurture their differences, strive towards harmony and strengthen their legacy?
In this episode, we have the pleasure of meeting two remarkable guests: Dr. Eliza Filby, an academic, writer, and public speaker specializing in contemporary values and generational intelligence, and Honora Ducatillion, the Head of Family Advisory at Pictet Wealth Management. Joining us as the host is Hubertus Kuelps, the Head of Communications and Branding at the Pictet Group.
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For centuries, humans have manipulated the natural world to meet our needs, gradually gaining control over the biosphere to support the growth and prosperity of our civilizations.
However, society is now becoming aware of the significant and potentially dire consequences of this remarkable progress.
In this podcast episode, entitled "Brave New World: How Can We Adapt to a Rewilding Planet?," we have the pleasure of hosting Jeremy Rifkin, a professor at the Wharton School, a New York Times bestselling author, and a global advisor to governments. Joining him is Marie-Laure Schaufelberger, the Head of ESG and Stewardship for the Pictet Group. Together, they will explore the concept of a transformation and its profound impact on our perception of existence, economy, and governance, as earth rewilds itself in our midst.
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The global economy is defined by an invention every one of us uses every single day, almost without thinking about it: a technology integral not only to our daily lives but to military might and geopolitical strategy: a technology that advances so quickly there is even a famous rule to describe the pace of progress: Moor's Law.
That technology is, of course, the microchip, and understanding both its history and its current importance to the global economy is vital to understanding the world of tomorrow.
In the episode, Pictet's Head of Communication Hubertus Kuelps meets Professor Chris Miller, a historian at Tufts and the author of the award-winning new book Chip War. Stay with us and discover what the fight for the world's most critical technology means for you.
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In a special live event held in partnership with The Conduit, we welcomed Sir David King, the former Chief Scientific Advisor to the UK Government and the Chairman of the Centre for Climate Repair at the University of Cambridge; Sian Sutherland, the co-founder of A Plastic Planet, a global campaign aimed at reducing plastic pollution; and Ari Helgason, a climate technology investor who is passionate about finding and funding innovative solutions to the climate crisis. Their moderator was Pictet’s Christoph Courth Head of Philanthropy Services at Pictet Wealth Management. They discuss how climate change impacts ecosystems and the species that rely on them and explore some of the innovative and ground-breaking solutions that are being developed to mitigate the effects of climate change and restore damaged ecosystems.
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Interrupting our usual programme today, we share a conversation from Pictet Asset Management, a webcast Megatrends series where Pictet experts discuss Megatrends from social, demographic, environmental and technological forces of change that are reshaping our world. This episode discusses the critical role investors can play in safeguarding nature and biodiversity, exploring emerging opportunities to restore the health of the biosphere. Professor Beatrice Crona joins us from the Stockholm Resilience Centre, Gabriel Micheli, Head of the Global Environmental Opportunities strategy at Pictet Asset Management, and Steve Freedman, Sustainability and Research Manager in the Thematic Equities team, also at Pictet Asset Management.
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Listen to our latest Found in Conversation episode ‘Championing Health Innovation’ as we explore the future of medicine and delve into the latest advancements, technologies and investment opportunities shaping the biotech and health industries. Joining are Sangeeta N.Bhatia, MIT's medical engineering professor and biotech entrepreneur, Lydia Hauteur Senior Investment Manager at Pictet Asset Management, and David Braga Malta Private Equity Health Strategist at Pictet Alternative Advisors. This episode is moderated by Hubertus Kuelps, Head of Group Communication and Equity Partner at Pictet Group.
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Welcome to the edge of the world. Today we look closely at the emerging technologies helping the aviation industry become more efficient, cost-effective and sustainable. From alternative fuels to autonomous aircraft, now is the time for new markets and investment opportunities to take flight. Joining us are modern-day pioneer André Borschberg, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of H55, who completed the first ever round-the-world solar flight with Solar Impulse, a company he co-founded with Bertrand Piccard, the grandson of Auguste and son of Jacques. We also welcome Matheu Parr, Customer Director for Rolls-Royce Electrical, and Christian Roessing, Co-Portfolio Manager of Clean Energy Strategy for Pictet Asset Management.
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In this edition of Pictet Meets, we are joined by Carolina Caycedo, artist researching community-led alternative energy production across the Americas, in conversation with Mary Therese Barton, Equity Partner and Head of Emerging Market Fixed Income at Pictet Asset Management. Looking at this through the vital importance of water and rivers, we ask: what are we transitioning towards and is there such a thing as a just transition?
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In this edition of Pictet Meets, we are joined by Renaud de Planta, Senior Managing Partner of Pictet Group, and Lord Mervyn King, Emeritus Professor of Economics & Former Governor of the Bank of England, where they explore the implications of decades of monetary policy and challenge quantitative methods for making decisions for a radically uncertain future.
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The Radical Beauty Project is an avant-garde art and high fashion project bringing globally renowned photographers together with models with Down’s Syndrome. The project seeks to provide an alternative vision for beauty today by shooting people with Down’s with the same dedication, talent, and creativity as major fashion campaigns.
In this episode we speak to Daniel Vais, Founder and Creative Director of the Radcial Beauty Project and Drag Syndrome; Dr. Sarah Gordy MBE, whose career as an actor and dance has included many major roles in theatre, film, TV, and radio, including the first leading role for a person with Down’s on British television; and Remy Best, Managing Partner of the Pictet Group.
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Today, we look at nutrition in one of the world’s most promising yet challenging regions: Latin America. Our speakers explore food culture and production in Latin America, how regional poverty fosters food insecurity and hunger, and how these factors, in turn, impede economic and social development. But learning and teaching others about food, its nutritious make-up, supply chain and distribution cycles can be transformative.
Joining us are Brazilian chef and social entrepreneur David Hertz, who founded Gastromotiva, the first socio-gastronomic business in Brazil promoting social inclusion; Pedro Padierna, ex-President of PepsiCo Latam and food advisor in Mexico; and Mayssa Al Midani, an Investment Manager in Pictet Asset Management's Thematic Equities team. The host is Luis Merino, a Private Banker at Pictet Wealth Management.
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As NASA prepares to return to the moon, entrepreneurs like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos inspire a new generation with breath-taking space technologies and promises to make us an multi-planet species. But will space continue to inspire wonder in humanity for generations to come, or will the conquest of the cosmos transport our worst tendencies to the stars?
Joining us for our journey into space are Ariel Ekblaw, Founder and Director of the MIT Space Exploration Initiative, and author of Into the Anthropocosmos; Alan Lightman, novelist, essayist, and the first joint professor in literature and astrophysics, also at MIT, and Luciano Diana, Equity Partner of the Pictet Group. Giorgio Cremonesi, Head of Global Marketing Solutions for Pictet Wealth Management, moderates.
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