The Geopolitics of Business
The Geopolitics of Business is a podcast where the boardroom meets the stateroom. Host Sam Gyimah, a former Wall Street financier, entrepreneur, and British Government Minister, discusses the impacts of big political decisions on business with leading investors, CEOs, and politicians. Topics include shifting power blocs, technology, de-globalisation, populism, and climate action. The conversations aim to provide insights for leaders navigating the interplay between global business and geopolitics.
Episodes
SpaceX, technological sovereignty and the American Dream: Anthony Scaramucci
In this episode, Sam Gyimah speaks with Anthony Scaramucci — founder of SkyBridge Capital, co-host of The Rest Is Politics: USA, and former White House Communications Director. Ahead of the SpaceX IPO, Anthony explores what the rise of the commercial space economy, the concentration of tech power, and the evolution of digital assets mean for business and investors. He reflects with
The Middle East Conflict, Risk and Resilience: Lord Sedwill
Hosted by Sam Gyimah In this episode of The Geopolitics of Business, Lord Sedwill — former Cabinet Secretary, National Security Adviser, and now Chair Rothschild & Co Saudi Arabia, examines how conflict in the Gulf is reshaping capital flows, supply chains, defence priorities and long-term business resilience. Drawing on experience at the highest levels of UK gove
Rewiring Global Governance, State Capitalism and the Business of Trust: Professor Ngaire Woods
In this episode of The Geopolitics of Business, Professor Ngaire Woods — founder of the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford and board member of mining giant Rio Tinto — explores how the fracturing of the post-war rules-based order is forcing governments, institutions and businesses to rethink the foundations of global cooperation.
Middle Powers, Markets and Strategic Autonomy: Stephanie Flanders
In this episode of The Geopolitics of Business, Stephanie Flanders, Head of Economics and Government at Bloomberg, explores how the shift from globalisation to systemic geopolitical competition is reshaping markets, economic policy and corporate strategy. Drawing on decades of experience analysing financial crises, political shocks and global macro trends, Stephanie explains why pol
Resilience Over Efficiency. Investing in a Fragmented World: Dr Helen Belopolsky
Resilience Over Efficiency. Investing in a Fragmented World: Dr Helen Belopolsky Hosted by Sam Gyimah In this episode of The Geopolitics of Business, Dr Helen Belopolsky, Head of Geopolitical Research at Deutsche Bank, explores how the collapse of the rules-based order is reshaping markets, investment strategy and corporate decision-making. Drawing on her experie
NATO, Private Capital & Innovation: Professor Dame Fiona Murray
NATO, Private Capital & Innovation: Professor Dame Fiona Murray Hosted by Sam Gyimah In this episode of the Geopolitics of Business, Professor Dame Fiona Murray, discusses how technology and innovation can drive economic and defence strategies. As the chair of the NATO Innovation Fund, she emphasises building strong innovation
The Fed, Tariffs and the Politics of Money: Dr Adam S. Posen
In this episode of the Geopolitics of Business, Sam sits down with Dr Adam S. Posen, President of the Peterson Institute for International Economics and one of the world’s leading macroeconomists, for a sweeping conversation about the shifting global economic order and what it means for businesses, governments and investors. Adam shares his views about the real-world consequenc
Leadership in Crisis: Sir Anthony Seldon
In this episode of the Geopolitics of Business, Sam sits down with Sir Anthony Seldon, one of the UK’s pre-eminent historians and political biographers to talk about power and leadership and what history can tell us about the future for the current Labour administration. Sam and Sir Anthony discuss the historical and c
The Art of the Diplomatic Deal: Lord Darroch
In this episode of The Geopolitics of Business, Sam Gyimah sits down with Lord Darroch, former UK Ambassador to Washington and former National Security Adviser, for an unflinching conversation on diplomacy, power and Britain’s place in a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape. They discuss the unprecedented speed and unpredictability of Trump 2.0, how influence really works inside
AI, geopolitics, and the new global arms race for influence: Nick Clegg
From Downing Street to Silicon Valley: Nick Clegg on Politics, Tech, and the Digital Future.In this special episode of The Geopolitics of Business, Sam Gyimah sits down with Nick Clegg, former UK Deputy Prime Minister and Meta’s former President of Global Affairs, for a wide-ranging conversation on the intersection of politics, technology, and power. They discuss the surprising st
Trump, Europe and a militarised world: Gideon Rachman
This week, Sam unpacks the key themes of Season 2 with Gideon Rachman, Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator at the Financial Times.From the unpredictability of Trump-era policies to the evolving dynamics within Europe and China’s strategic economic manoeuvres, Gideon offers a sharp, nuanced analysis of today’s geopolitical landscape.The conversation delves into the challenges for centrists in an era
High seas, high stakes and staying ahead in the luxury cruise industry: Manfredi Lefebvre D’Ovidio
In this week’s episode, Sam Gyimah sits down with billionaire entrepreneur Manfredi Lefebvre D’Ovidio—a seasoned leader who has reshaped the cruise and luxury travel industries over five decades. From his early days learning the ropes alongside his influential father, to his bold, industry-redefining moves in acquiring cruise lines and expanding into diverse investments, Manfredi shares his first‐
Democracy, China, and the future of Western politics: Lord Chris Patten
In this week’s episode, Sam joins Lord Chris Patten at his London home for a discussion about the state of global democracy. Known as one of the big beasts of British politics, Chris has held senior roles in the cabinet, the EU and most notably, as the last governor of Hong Kong. He’s also been chancellor of Oxford University. The conversation focuses on the challenges of sustaining democracy, the
When growth fails - Politics, economics and the new global order: Baroness Dambisa Moyo
This week, Sam is taking a deep dive into global economics with Baroness Dambisa Moyo. From the importance of economic growth and the structural issues affecting it, to deglobalisation, populism and technology, the esteemed economist and author gives her appraisal of what is happening around the world and what comes next. Baroness Moyo and Sam also discuss how governments and businesses need
Pioneering healthtech in Europe: Ida Tin and Dan Vahdat
In this episode of 'Geopolitics of Business,' host Sam Gyimah talks with Ida Tin, the entrepreneur who coined the term FemTech and developed the period-tracking app Clue, and Dan Vahdat, CEO of Huma, a remote healthcare platform that leverages AI. Ida discusses FemTech's impact on women's health and its struggle for recognition and funding, while Dan explores the transformative po
Fixing UK plc: Lord Gerry Grimstone
This week, Sam Gyimah is joined by Lord Gerry Grimstone — former UK Investment Minister and a key figure behind the 1980s privatisations that reshaped the British economy. From transforming state assets under Thatcher to chairing Barclays and Standard Life, Grimstone shares insider lessons on reform, regulation, and the realities of attracting investment. They explore what it will take to fix UK p
Investing in the new defence economy: Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo
This week, host Sam Gyimah sits down with Stefano Pontecorvo, President of Italian defence and aerospace giant Leonardo and former ambassador to NATO. They explore the shifting landscape of global defence investment, why Europe must catch up with U.S. spending, and the end of the post-Cold War peace dividend. Plus: investment opportunities, rising “neo primes” or challenger defence companies, and
Business Diplomacy in the new world order: Richard Attias
For this first episode of our new series, host Sam Gyimah is in conversation with Richard Attias, Chair of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) – a nonprofit foundation with an investment arm, backed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia. Richard has the ear of world leaders, has built FII into the world’s leading investment forum and has strong opinions on the global ec
Moonshots & AI: Astro Teller
This week on the show we explore moonshots and artificial intelligence with Astro Teller, the co-founder of and CEO of X, Alphabet's moonshot factory, which is responsible for inventing and launching breakthrough technologies.Teller is a believer in rethinking how companies innovate and solve what seem like unsolvable problems. He and host Sam Gyimah have a wide ranging conversation on big tech, A
Britain's Economy Post-Brexit: Lords Heseltine & O'Neill
This week on the show host Sam Gyimah explores Britain’s economy and place in the world post-Brexit with two "big beasts" of British politics of economics. First Sam speaks with Lord Michael Heseltine, former Deputy Prime Minister of Great Britain - a titan of British Politics for over half a century - and one of the few Conservative voices who spoke out against Brexit. Then Sam gets additional in
Superpowers & the World: Paul Ryan
In this episode, we dive into U.S. politics with Paul Ryan, the former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. In a wide-ranging interview with host Sam Gyimah, the two discuss the current state of American democracy and its impact on the world, various business scenarios related to the outcome of the 2024 U.S. elections, and why in today’s complex world, multinational CEOs need to think lik
Breakout Nations: Ruchir Sharma
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. The two also discuss the new risks involved in emerging markets as a result of the US/China strategic rivalry. Sharma is the head of Rockefeller Capital Management's international bu
Repowering the Global Economy: Lord John Browne
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, touch on his personal journey from oil man to net zero champion, and strategize on what it will take to transition the global economy in order to address the climate crisis.The Geopoli
Shifting Power Blocs: José Manuel Barroso
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 Chairman of Goldman Sachs International.The two have a wide ranging conversation on shifting power blocs covering topics such as US-China relations, Russia and Ukraine, fragmentation of
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"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 g
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