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I am lucky. As part of the TRIUM Global EMBA team, I get to interact with some of the most interesting and informed people on the planet. This is never more true than in the conversations I have at the margins of the official program – exchanges with people who enrich, educate and entertain. TRIUM Connects seeks to reproduce those moments in a series of recorded conversations on topics from the worlds of business, economics, leadership and political economy. I hope the podcast gives people a ...
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A front row seat to in-depth conversations with some of the world’s most interesting CEOs. Darren Gold, CEO of The Trium Group, dives deep into the unique practices and philosophies of a wide range of leaders – from founders of iconic early-stage companies to the CEOs of Fortune 50 organizations.
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E37 - What comes next? Putting current attacks on the global market into a historic context
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The policies in the first 100 days of the Trump administration have resulted in an extraordinary time of uncertainty and change in the way the global economy works and how it will function in the future. The shock at the speed and scope of the undermining of the current system regulating global trade is real. When we feel disorientated by our curre…
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Embracing Discomfort: Hanno Renner, Co-Founder & CEO of Personio
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In this episode of One of One, Darren sits down with Hanno Renner, co-founder and CEO of the Munich, Germany-based company Personio. Personio is a people software platform focused on small and mid-sized companies, and is widely regarded as one of the most successful technology companies founded in Europe over the past decade. This conversation expl…
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Strategic Power: A Conversation with Hamilton Helmer, author of 7 Powers, and Chenyi Shi
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In this episode of One of One, Darren sits down with Hamilton Helmer—renowned author of 7 Powers—and his brilliant colleague Chenyi Shi for a deep dive into the architecture of enduring business success. 7 Powers is widely regarded as one of the most insightful and practical frameworks on strategy, offering a clear lens through which leaders can un…
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Building a Breakthrough Company: Howie Liu, CEO of Airtable
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In this episode of One of One, Darren sits down with Howie Liu, Founder and CEO of Airtable, to explore his journey of building and scaling a company with a bold mission: democratizing software creation. Over the past 12 years, Howie has navigated multiple phases of growth, each requiring an evolution in his leadership. We discuss the critical role…
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Leading with High Care and High Standards: Silvija Martincevic, CEO of Deputy
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What does it take to step into the shoes of a founder and lead a company in its next chapter of growth? In this episode of One of One, join host Darren Gold as he sits down with Silvija Martincevic, CEO of Deputy, a leading global workforce management company. You'll follow Silvija's journey from her early years growing up in Croatia to her senior …
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E36 - A Unified Theory of Finance: The Corporate Life Cycle
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We are all born, become toddlers, teenagers, adults, mid-aged, late middle aged, and eventually die. Do company’s follow this same pattern? If so, can we use that pattern to better predict what they will do and compare that to what they should do at different stages of their life cycles? My guest for this episode is Aswath Damodaran. Aswath is a Pr…
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Leading with Impact: Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, CEO of Xero
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In this episode of One of One, Darren sits down with the extraordinary Sukhinder Singh Cassidy to explore her remarkable career journey. From founding two companies to serving as CEO of StubHub, and now leading Xero, Sukhinder offers a wealth of insights into what it takes to excel in both “founder mode” and “CEO mode.” Together, they dive into the…
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Unapologetically Honest in Mission and Leadership: Max Levchin, Founder & CEO of Affirm
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Ever wondered what it takes to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of fintech? In this episode of "One of One," you’ll hear from industry luminary Max Levchin, the co-founder and CEO of Affirm. Join host Darren Gold as he delves deep into Levchin's journey, uncovering the essential roles of a CEO, like setting a three-year strategy, hiring top talen…
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The Transformative Impact of a Single Decision: Chris Cocks, CEO of Hasbro
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In this episode of One of One, host Darren Gold sits down with Chris Cocks, the CEO of Hasbro, to explore the significant challenges and strategic decisions that defined his initial year in leadership. After stepping into the role in February 2022, Cocks faced immediate and formidable obstacles, including a high-stakes proxy battle with an activist…
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The Art of Followership: Laela Sturdy, Managing Partner & CEO of CapitalG
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In this episode of "One of One," Darren chats with Laela Sturdy, Managing Partner at CapitalG. Laela talks about her unique leadership style that combines seriousness with just the right amount of playfulness to keep her team energized and on point. She reflects on the pivotal role of community, the value of enduring friendships, and the importance…
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E35 - A Perfect Storm – Tragedy in the Middle East
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My guest for this episode of Fawaz Gerges of the London School of Economics where he is the Emirates Professorship in Contemporary Middle East Studies. Fawaz earned his doctorate at Oxford and has taught there, as well as at Harvard and Columbia. He has been a research scholar at Princeton and is the author of 10 books on the Middle East and his ar…
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The Co-founder Journey: Jiajun Zhu and Dave Ferguson of Nuro
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In this episode of "One of One," you'll hear an incredible conversation with Jiajun Zhu (JZ) and Dave Ferguson, the co-founders of Nuro, a pioneering autonomous vehicle company. They discuss the intricate dynamics of their unique leadership roles as they share candid insights into the way they can operate as co-CEOs, with JZ focusing on technology …
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The Mountain as Metaphor for Life and Leadership: Scott Cutler, CEO of StockX
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Join us in this engaging episode of "One of One" as we sit down with Scott Cutler, an influential leader with an impressive career at the New York Stock Exchange, StubHub, eBay, and StockX. Scott shares his journey from an advisory role to CEO, unfolding his leadership philosophy centered on personal development, exemplary leadership, and achieving…
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The Sacred Nature of Work: Bill Anderson, CEO of Bayer
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Radically rethink how work gets done at scale as Darren sits down with Bill Anderson, the visionary CEO of Bayer, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical and biotech companies. They discuss the sacred nature of work, the role of faith in leadership, and the secret ingredient to extraordinary leadership teams. They also touch on sports as Bayer ce…
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The Importance of Self-Mastery: Perkins Miller, CEO of Fandom
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In this compelling episode of One of One, join host Darren Gold as he sits down with Perkins Miller, the dynamic CEO of Fandom. You'll delve into Perkins's illustrious career journey, featuring notable roles at NBC Universal, WWE, and StubHub, and his impactful experiences working on multiple Olympics worldwide. As you listen, you'll uncover valuab…
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Leading at Scale with Balance and Joy: Carol Tome, CEO of UPS
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In our inaugural episode of "One of One," Darren engages in a profound conversation with Carol Tome, CEO of UPS. You will traverse Carol's accomplished career, beginning with her early life in Jackson, Wyoming, and spanning her various roles at Home Depot over the course of her near-quarter-century tenure, ultimately serving as their CFO. You’ll ga…
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A front row seat to in-depth conversations with some of the world’s most interesting CEOs. Darren Gold, CEO of The Trium Group, dives deep into the unique practices and philosophies of a wide range of leaders – from founders of iconic early-stage companies to the CEOs of Fortune 50 organizations.By Darren Gold
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E34 - What comes next? The slow death of the neo-liberal world view
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Across the world, the rise of various forms of authoritarianism and ethno-nationalism seems to be on an ever upward trend. This creates huge uncertainties across multiple dimensions – personal, cultural, political, and not least of which in challenges business leaders face as they attempt to navigate across this uncertainty. All of this turmoil is,…
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Once in a while you come across a person who embodies, in their thoughts and deeds, a kind of archetype or ideal form of a role – the great artist, the wise philosopher, the genius physicist. Hervé Coyco, for me, is the archetype of the best of business leaders. In our conversation he shares some of the wisdom, humility and practices which have mad…
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E32 - Re-Inventing Your Business Model
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My guest for this episode is Laurence Lehmann-Ortega. Laurence is one of the world’s leading experts on how existing firms can create innovative new business models. In this episode we discuss the newest edition of her book, Re(Inventing) your Business Model: The Odyssey 3.14 Approach, co-authored with Helene Musikas and Jean March Schoettl. The bo…
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I am delighted to be joined by Suzy Welch for this episode. Suzy has had an amazing career! After graduating from Harvard, she became a crime beat reporter for the Miami Herald but after a short time was re-assigned to the business section – a change which would set the stage for the rest of her career. She then left journalism and went back to Har…
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EP30 - Reading China in the Original
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Occasionally you read a book that changes the way you think about a topic or a place. The New China Playbook: Beyond Socialism and Capitalism by Keyu Jin is just such a book and it was great to have her join me on TRIUM Connects. We discuss the consequences (both intended an unintended) of the one child policy, the combination of strong political c…
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I am guessing that most of you have heard about Chinese firms and government’s large involvement and investment in Africa. For example, as part of a strategy to secure the resources needed to play a leading role in the economy of the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, China has purchased mining rights, mined, and built refineries for…
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E28 - The 2023 Banking Crisis: Can we Trust the Regulators?
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In 2008, at the height of the global financial crisis, 25 US banks failed. Their combined asset value was equal to $526 billion (adjusted for inflation). In the first 5 months of 2023, three banks have failed with a total asset value of $532 billion. Let that sink in – we are in uncharted territory. What is happening and why? Why do we see a kind o…
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E27 - Upwards Influence – The Art and Science of Being Heard
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Upwards Influence – The Art and Science of Being Heard Over the last several decades, more and more leadership research has highlighted the need for leaders to create an environment where disparate and diverse opinions and approaches are elicited and incorporated into decision making. If leaders can manage that, they can more easily avoid premature…
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E26 - Respect Me! The Role of Status Concerns in International Relations
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Explanations of individual’s political affiliations which do not take non-material into account are fatally flawed. We simply cannot explain or predict people’s political behaviour without thinking about how support for individuals/parties are affected by, and shape people’s identities, felt exclusion/inclusion, legitimacy, and recognition. However…
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E25 - The key to successful innovation = lots and lots of ideas.
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Search Amazon for the word ‘innovation’ in its ‘Business, Finance & Accounting’ book section, and you will find more than 60,000 volumes. The trick is finding stuff worth reading in this deep and wide ocean of material. The new book, Ideaflow: Why Creative Businesses Win, by Jeremy Utley and Perry Klebahn is just such a book. I welcomed Jeremy to t…
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We have all become aware how important data is as everything becomes more digitalised. Data is everywhere – nearly our every moment and movement is recorded and stored. Connected devices offer more and more convenience. Our cars exchange information with our phones, which exchange information with our smart houses, which exchange information with o…
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E23 - Synthetic Biology: We Need to Talk…
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We are at the start of a time when humans will be able to program cells and organisms in analogous ways to which we now program computers. Our technology and understanding of the basic structures of life, augmented by computer simulations driven by AI, are driving breakthrough innovations at an ever-increasing rate. What will this mean for us all? …
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What does being a fabulously successful, early stage VC investor have in common with being a world class CEO? The answer, according to Jihoon Rim, my guest for this episode, is the ability to select the right people and then, largely get out of their way and let them do their jobs. Jihoon, after a stint at Softbank, founded his own VC firm – Kcube …
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Over the last 10-20 years we have seen the rise and rise of populist and nationalist movements in democracies across the world. This, in part, reflects a growing dissatisfaction with the state of our democratic institutions. Many people just don’t believe that democracy delivers for them. My guest for this episode is Professor Alberto Alemanno. To …
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E20 - War in Ukraine: The Limits and Strengths of an Interdependent World
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I am joined in this episode by Professor Mick Cox of the LSE to discuss the unfolding tragic war in Ukraine. How do we possibly make sense of what is happening? What kind of end can we imagine when losing is not an option for anyone? What does winning or losing even mean in this situation? Is this the end the age of international order, growing pro…
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