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The World Is Fragmented, Not Flat
Episode 42
The post–World War II order of free markets, democratic government, and global institutions is breaking apart, argues Nikolaus Lang, who leads BCG’s …
3 years, 2 months ago
What We Do and Don’t Know About Generative AI
Episode 41
Sylvain Duranton helps companies build AI-enabled businesses. As the the global leader of BCG X, he has a front row seat to the generative AI revolut…
3 years, 2 months ago
Leadership in an Era of Uncertainty and Change
Episode 40
CEOs generally face either economic uncertainty (the Great Recession) or great change (the digital-driven era preceding the pandemic). Today’s leader…
3 years, 3 months ago
Social Business Needs a Net Zero
Episode 39
Companies and banks have often pursued social goals such as financial inclusion as an obligation rather than a business opportunity. Douglas Beal, wh…
3 years, 3 months ago
Financial Crime Is Everybody’s Business
Episode 38
Financial crime has become big business. The United Nations estimates that 2%–5% of global GDP is laundering every year. If businesses—all businesses…
3 years, 4 months ago
When Shopping and Entertainment Collide
Episode 37
In Indonesia, consumers began mixing together several orders of McDonald’s soft serve ice cream into a dessert mashup. Videos of this quirky developm…
3 years, 4 months ago
The Return on Inclusion Is Real—and Measurable
Episode 36
Nadjia Yousif, BCG’s chief diversity officer, explains how an inclusive workforce creates happier employees who are more likely to stay—and she has t…
3 years, 4 months ago
Capitalism and Communities of Color
Episode 35
James Lowry has devoted most of his professional life trying to bring corporations and minority communities closer together. While Lowry views many o…
3 years, 5 months ago
Responsible AI to the Rescue
Episode 34
Artificial intelligence has generated both business rewards and reputational risk for companies. Consumers and customers have legitimate concerns ove…
3 years, 5 months ago
Software Is Eating Your Car
Episode 33
In 2011, venture capitalist Marc Andreessen famously declared that “software is eating the world,” meaning it would disrupt traditional industries. A…
3 years, 6 months ago