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Unpacking Impact

In this episode, Andrew and Navin speak with Silicon Valley icon, Peter Thiel. They dive deep into the impact of Covid-19, the US rivalry with China, and the effects of artificial intelligence on the global economy.

Peter Thiel is the co-founder of PayPal, made the first outside investment in Facebook, is the co-founder and Chairman of Palantir Technologies, and is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Zero to One. Through Founders Fund, he’s invested in companies such as Airbnb and SpaceX.

Peter Thiel: "It's Up to Us to Make the Future Better"

In this episode, Andrew and Navin sit down with Bridgewater CEO, David McCormick. They discuss the crisis at the Capitol, addressing the opportunity gap, and our vulnerability to cyberattacks.
David McCormick is the CEO of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world’s largest hedge funds, founded by Ray Dalio, that today manages $150 billion. He is a graduate of West Point, previously served as Under Secretary of the Treasury, and as an Army Ranger in Operation Desert Storm.

David McCormick: “The Opportunity Gap”

In this episode, Andrew and Navin are joined by Chris Young, Microsoft’s Executive Vice President for Business Development. They discuss the SolarWinds attack, U.S. vulnerability to cyberattacks, the role of corporate leadership in cybersecurity, and more.
Before his current role at Microsoft, where he is responsible for the company’s global business development strategy, Mr. Young was the CEO of McAfee, where he led their spin-off from Intel. A career cybersecurity expert, he serves on the board of directors of American Express, the President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee, and was formerly on the board of Snap Inc.

Chris Young: “Everyone is a Target for a Cyber Attack”

In this episode, Andrew and Navin speak with X Shore CEO Jenny Keisu. They discuss environmentalism and pollution in the boating industry, the intersection of capitalism and environmental sustainability, and the impact of Covid-19 on emissions and business trends.
Jenny Keisu is the CEO of X Shore, a Swedish company that manufactures electric leisure boats. She previously founded Summa Equity, a private equity firm focusing on companies that pursue the United Nations' 17 goals for sustainable development. She also holds an MBA from the Stockholm School of Economics and an LLM from Uppsala University, where she was previously a senior lecturer at the faculty of law.

Jenny Keisu: "Connect Your Business to Sustainability"

In this episode, Andrew and Navin are joined by Dean Kamen, a technology luminary, legendary inventor (e.g., the Segway), and prolific entrepreneur. They discuss Dean's experience as an inventor, his friendship with Steve Jobs, and the importance of reforming early childhood education. 
Dean holds more than 1,000 U.S. and foreign patents, for innumerable innovative technologies, to ground-breaking medical devices, such as the iBOT mobility device. He is the founder of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), an organization dedicated to motivating the next generation to understand, use and enjoy science and technology. Dean was awarded the National Medal of Technology in 2000 by President Clinton in recognition for inventions that have advanced medical care worldwide and for his role in advancing the fields of science and technology in the U.S.

“Insurmountable Opportunity” with Inventor Dean Kamen

In this episode, Andrew and Navin are joined by Wes Kremer, president of Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a business of Raytheon Technologies. They discuss the impact of digital transformation on the defense industry, COVID-19, and the importance of improved education for the future of STEM. 
Wes Kremer is an electrical engineer and a US Air Force Veteran with extensive experience in defense and aerospace. He previously served as president of the Raytheon Missile Systems and the Integrated Defense Systems businesses.

Wes Kremer: "Lack of Adequate STEM Education is a National Security Threat”

In this episode, Navin is joined by Raj De Datta, founder, and CEO of Bloomreach, a leading software platform for digital commerce experience. They discuss the importance of meaningful e-commerce moments, how businesses can be “seeker-centric,” and the future of small businesses.
Raj De Datta is a multiple-time entrepreneur and best-selling author of “The Digital Seeker.” Before launching Bloomreach, Raj was an entrepreneur-in-residence at Mohr-Davidow Ventures, served as Cisco’s director of product marketing, and was on the founding team of telecom company FirstMark Communications. Raj serves on the Council for Player Development for the US Tennis Association, as a Founder Partner at seed-stage venture capital firm Founder Collective, and an individual investor in over 20 start-ups.

Raj De Datta: “What Isn’t E-commerce?”

In today’s episode, Navin is joined by Dr. Julia Nesheiwat, our nation’s 10th homeland security advisor. A former U.S. Army combat veteran, she is an expert on the intersection of climate change and national security. She served as Florida’s first chief resilience officer, a commissioner on the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, the U.S. presidential envoy for hostage affairs, and deputy assistant secretary of state for energy, among many senior government roles.
They discuss the opportunities and challenges in energy, environment, and national security in the Arctic Circle as Russia, China, and the United States converge on the region, and much more.

“The New Eldorado” with Dr. Julia Nesheiwat

In this episode, Navin is joined by Rye Barcott, a veteran, social entrepreneur, investor, and author. They discuss the importance of Veterans in politics, the value of public service, and Rye’s extensive track record within the non-profit space, including his foundation, With Honor. 
During his 5-year tenure as a Marine, where he attained the rank of captain, Rye co-founded his first NGO, Carolina for Kibera. He would later go on to co-found two more non-profits, Double Time Capital and With Honor, the latter of which he leads full-time as CEO. With Honor aims to advance principled veteran leadership beyond the polarization of U.S. politics.

Rye Barcott: “Talent Is Universal, Opportunity Is Not"

In this episode, Navin is joined by Matt Pottinger, former deputy national security advisor. They discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, implications for China and Taiwan, and the West’s positioning in a new cold war.
Prior to working at the White House, Pottinger was a journalist and wrote for both Reuters and the Wall Street Journal. He is fluent in Mandarin and reported in China for seven years covering a variety of topics, including the SARS epidemic and the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Pottinger would eventually retire from journalism to join the Marine Corps and serve as a military intelligence officer, finally being named Deputy National Security Advisor in 2019. Since 2021, Pottinger has worked for the Hoover Institution on the “China's Global Sharp Power Project" research team.

"The New Cold War and the Rule of Law" with Matt Pottinger

Navin is joined by Dr. Megan Reiss, former national security policy advisor at the office of Senator Mitt Romney, and currently the founder and CEO of SolidIntel Inc. They discuss China's growing power over U.S. technology, the RESTRICT Act, and how A.I. can assist in de-risking from China.

Dr. Megan Reiss: The RESTRICT Act, AI, and China's Influence Via Social Media

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