
In this episode of the Sound of Economics, former Dutch central bank governor Klaas Knopp and Bruegel director Jeremy Zentelmeier assess Europe’s economic outlook amid the new Israel‑Iran conflict, highlighting the region’s surprising resilience but warning of a negative supply shock from higher gas and oil prices. They discuss how the European Central Bank must monitor inflation expectations for potential second‑round wage effects, drawing lessons from the 2022 Ukraine war. The conversation then shifts to structural challenges—low productivity, overcapacity, and competition from China—and evaluates the EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act as a tentative, partly protectionist tool to revive European manufacturing while navigating WTO rules and internal market fragmentation.

In this episode, host Thomas interviews author and marketer Laurie Christine about why many reader magnets fail and how to make them work. Laurie explains common mistakes such as using a first‑draft short story or not promoting the magnet, and...

The panel explored how trade creditors can manage risk when dealing with financially distressed customers across sectors such as SaaS, food service, and construction. Joe Beatty highlighted rising payment failures and defaults, especially in subscription‑based services and small restaurant operators....
The episode features three main segments: an interview with trader Peter Robbins about his new book, The Trader's Journey, where he emphasizes realistic expectations, personalizing strategies, and the psychological side of trading; a discussion with analyst Alison Hadley on how...

In this episode, Alison Beard and Adi Ignatius discuss "AI work slop" – low‑effort, low‑quality AI‑generated output that masquerades as finished work but fails to advance tasks. Guests Jeff Hancock, a Stanford communication professor, and Kate Niederhofer, chief scientist at...
In this episode, Dr. Jonathan explains how to transform anecdotal stories about inclusion into rigorous, evidence‑based insights. He distinguishes claims, assumptions, and hypotheses, urging listeners to treat anecdotes as testable starting points rather than conclusions. He introduces the Peacock method...

In this episode, Slava Darkhaev, VP at Matrix Capital, explains how his family office evaluates and backs top venture capital general partners (GPs) and emerging managers. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling, genuine competitive advantage, and deep network immersion to...
In this episode of The Signal, Jess Kirkpatrick, Vice President of Risk and Fraud at Worldpay (now part of Global Payments), explains why fraud prevention can’t be a set‑and‑forget function for platforms. She highlights common misconceptions—such as relying solely on...
In this episode, Jordan breaks down Anthropic’s new AI labor report, which shows that while AI hasn’t yet caused mass unemployment, a hidden threat looms for white‑collar workers. The study reveals a large “capability gap” – AI could theoretically automate...

In this episode, Peter Rossi, a former McLaren track‑side IT specialist turned private‑equity‑backed CTO, walks through his eclectic career—from Formula 1 to consulting, VC tech‑due‑diligence, building a SaaS ISO‑27001 platform, and leading a portfolio that has acquired 22 companies across four...

In this Hot Take Tuesday episode, Rob Walling, Tracy Osborne, and Anar Volset discuss whether AI is threatening B2B SaaS, the rise of AI-driven advertising on platforms like ChatGPT, and the rapid growth of the OpenClaw community. They argue that...

In this episode of Reuters Morning Bid, Amanda Cooper and Mike Dolan dissect the wild swings in oil prices after former President Trump hinted the Iran conflict could end soon, noting crude jumped $30‑$25 per barrel in a day before...

In this episode of Lenny's Reads, positioning expert April Dunford walks listeners through advanced B2B positioning, expanding on her five‑component framework (alternatives, capabilities, value, best‑fit accounts, category) and tackling four common roadblocks: disagreement on competitive alternatives, product pessimism, vague differentiated value,...

In this episode, Kevin Appleby talks with Stevie Arroyo, founder of The Brand Exit, about the often‑overlooked asset of brand equity in M&A transactions. Stevie explains how brand equity—customers’ preference beyond product features—can be quantified using ISO 10668, which translates...

In this episode, Mark Gagan talks with Miguel Rosa, CEO of Mapfre Re, about the reinsurer’s outlook as the market softens faster than expected. Rosa explains Mapfre Re’s dual role—serving internal group needs while growing a third‑party portfolio—and emphasizes its...