Coming Soon: The Geopolitics of Business

Coming Soon: The Geopolitics of Business

Author: SG& Capital Partners November 1, 2023 Duration: 2:37

"The Geopolitics of Business" is the podcast where the boardroom meets the stateroom. On each episode, host Sam Gyimah, a former Wall Street bank financier, entrepreneur, and British Government Minister, has frank discussions on the impacts on business of big political decisions with the world’s leading investors, CEOs and politicians who have made the big calls at the toughest moments. Featured guests include former EU Commissioner President Jose Manuel Barroso, businessman and former British Deputy Prime Minister Lord Michael Heseltine, and former BP Chairman John Brown.

With themes ranging from shifting power blocs, rapidly advancing technology, de-globalization, end of free money, populism and polarization and climate action, these conversations are meant to engage, illuminate and provide insights for leaders seeking greater understanding of the high stakes interplay between global business and geopolitics, and where we’re heading.


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The Geopolitics of Business moves beyond the headlines to examine how power, policy, and capital intersect in real time. Host Sam Gyimah brings a rare perspective to these conversations, shaped by his own journey from Wall Street finance and entrepreneurship to serving as a British Government Minister, and now leading the advisory and investment firm SG& Capital Partners. This background allows for unusually direct dialogue. Each episode features the individuals-global investors, sitting CEOs, and policymakers-who are directly navigating the consequences of major political decisions, from trade wars and sanctions to energy transitions and regulatory shifts. The discussions are frank and grounded in practical reality, focusing on the tangible impacts these forces have on strategy, risk, and opportunity. It’s a necessary listen for anyone who understands that today’s investment thesis or business plan is incomplete without a clear reading of the geopolitical landscape. This podcast doesn’t just analyze the news; it delves into the intentions and calculations behind it, offering a crucial layer of insight for decision-makers. You’ll hear firsthand accounts and strategic forecasts that connect the dots between the stateroom and the boardroom, providing a substantive look at the forces reshaping markets and industries.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 24

The Geopolitics of Business
Podcast Episodes
Breakout Nations: Ruchir Sharma [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:26
Writer and investor Ruchir Sharma speaks with host Sam Gymiah about his decades of experiences assessing emerging markets and shares tips on how to best understand when a developing country may be ripe for investment. Th…
Repowering the Global Economy: Lord John Browne [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:59
In the run up to COP28, host Sam Gyimah speaks with Lord John Browne, the current Chairman of BeyondNetZero and former CEO of energy giant BP. The two discuss the broader forces that shape the world's energy market, touc…
Shifting Power Blocs: José Manuel Barroso [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:05
In our premiere episode, host Sam Gyimah speaks with José Manuel Barroso, chair of GAVI, the Global Vaccine Alliance. Barroso has also served as Prime Minister of Portugal, President of the European Commission and Chairm…