Connections
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Bringing together King's Business School's sharpest thinkers with first-hand insight from leaders in the world of business, public service, science, and beyond. Each episode, Connections discusses the issues and ideas shaping the economy and society, and zooms in on the personal stories that help us make sense of the impact we can have in our careers, as consumers, and in our communities.
Connections
6d ago
“You don't have to get it right first time, but you must start the journey.” Join us as we explore: Differences between ESG and sustainability reporting, Impact of ESG and sustainability on investor decision-making, Challenges and opportunities present in private markets, How to keep up with changing regulatory requirements, The intersection of engineering and investor mindsets In this episode, Dr Robyn Klingler-Vidra, a reader in entrepreneurship and sustainability, is in conversation with Paul Anthony Zaman, the Director of Qualvin Advisory, a boutique strategic consulting and investment adv ..read more
Connections
1M ago
“AI may become superior in every single task. In this scenario, the primary role of humans would be to provide feedback to AI, enabling it to serve us better.” Join us as we explore: The impact of AI on human labour The skills and qualifications needed for today’s data-driven organisations The entrepreneurial opportunities presented by the AI industry In this episode, Dr Aybars Tuncdogan, senior lecturer in marketing and technology, is in conversation with Samir Sharma, the Founder and CEO of datazuum, a data strategy and analytics consultancy. Learn more about King's Business School: https ..read more
Connections
2M ago
Join us as we explore what generative AI means for education, and how it’s already being used (or not) by teachers and students. Discover what key skills are needed to thrive in an AI-driven world and gain insights into the evolving landscape of education over the next five years. In this episode, Oguz A Acar, a professor of marketing and innovation, is in conversation with Pat Yongpradit, the Chief Academic Officer at Code.org. Pat leads TeachAI, a global initiative by Code.org, ETS, ISTE, Khan Academy, and the WEF. They deal with issues related to teaching with and about AI. Pat works on pol ..read more
Connections
3M ago
In this episode, Anna Lelia Sandoghdar sits down with Georgia Jones and Yasha Estraikh from Piper, the investor-partner of choice for ambitious founders growing brand legends that make people’s lives healthier, happier, and more fulfilling, while helping them minimise their impact on the environment. Join us as we explore Piper's purpose as an investor, their commitment to building purpose-driven organisations, and the delicate balance between profitability and purpose in their investment approach. Discover how Piper's journey to becoming a B Corp has transformed their operations and investmen ..read more
Connections
6M ago
In this episode of Purpose Conversations, Anna Lelia Sandoghdar is joined by Guy de Nicholay, an Investment Analyst at Dealflow.EU. They delve into how regulations drive responsible business, the role of organisational purpose in startups, and the investor perspective on sustainability and impact. Their conversation also explores the challenges and opportunities presented by EU regulations for impact entrepreneurs, and how venture capital can balance profit with purpose to foster an ethical and sustainable future ..read more
Connections
7M ago
In this episode of Connections, PhD Student in Strategy, International Management & Entrepreneurship, Nadine Scholz is joined by Ieva Soblickaite, Chief Product Officer at NordPass. They discuss how to shape a creative work environment where ideas can flourish and become innovative products such as passkeys as part of the passwordless future ..read more
Connections
7M ago
In this episode, Anna Lelia is joined by Stuart Lambert, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Blurred, a creative and management advisory firm specialising in sustainability. The two discuss the similarities and differences between ESG and Purpose and why organisations should aim to integrate the two concepts ..read more
Connections
8M ago
In this episode of Purpose Conversations, Anna Lelia Sandoghdar is joined by Dr. Scarlett Brown, Head of Think Tank & Associate Director at Board Intelligence, to discuss the critical role of boards in purpose governance. The two talk about the challenges faced by boards in ensuring purpose-driven leadership, as well as the importance of developing metrics to measure and implement your organisation's purpose ..read more
Connections
9M ago
In this episode of Purpose Conversations, Anna Lelia is joined by Maria Villax, Head of Family Strategy & Governance at Bedrock Group (an award-winning global investment and advisory firm). They discuss how family-run businesses use purpose to guide governance, deliver value and manage the dynamics between family and running a company ..read more
Connections
10M ago
In this episode of Connections, Professor of Marketing, Giana Eckhardt is joined by award-winning travel journalist and author, Imogen Lepere and Ufi Ibrahim, the founder and Chief Executive of the Energy and Environment Alliance. As the demand for travel has grown since the 1970s, our guests look at its impact from spending to the local community and surrounding environment. View Imogen’s work here: https://www.imogenleperewriter.com/press The Energy & Environment: https://www.eea.international ..read more