
NordSearch Podcast
On The NordSearch Podcast, we speak to leaders in Power Trading Industry. The podcast features interviews with industry experts and covers topics related to power trading. It is produced by NordSearch, a company in the energy sector.
Episodes
The Hub of Power: How MFT Energy Built a Global Energy Trading Firm from Aarhus "Energy Valley"
In this episode, we go behind the scenes at MFT Energy, a company that has transformed from a Danish startup into a global Energy Trading powerhouse . Based in the heart of Aarhus often called the Energy Valley MFT Energy is proving that a unique culture and a bold partnership model can disrupt the global markets.CEO and Partner Bo Palmgren explains how MFT scales its operations across New York, S
AI Has A Power Problem and Europe Isn’t Ready
AI is driving a massive surge in power demand but there’s one major problem: the grid isn’t ready.In this episode, Patrick Reynolds sits down with Stephan Dinser (Head of Industry Origination at Vattenfall) to break down how the energy market is changing and why infrastructure, not generation, could be the biggest bottleneck for the future of AI.They explore how corporate power purchase agreements
AI-First Power Trading | Can New Entrants Challenge the Incumbents?
“There should be no reason that a trader understands the market better than a machine that knows all the rules.”Patrick speaks with Jacob Hansen, CEO & Co-founder of Aro Inc, about building an AI-first intraday power trading company from scratch.Coming from a software and data background including helping scale Nordic challenger bank Luna from 13 to 700 people. Jacob shares how Aro is approach
Building a Fully Automated Power Trading Business (PPAs, Intraday & AI)
The future of Power trading is fully automated.Patrick speaks with Edoardo Simioni, Chief Trading Officer at Reel, about building a fully automated Power trading business.They explore intraday trading, PPAs, and how combining asset optimisation with trading creates scalable business models. Edoardo shares insights on market opportunities and how automation and AI are reshaping trading teams.
Why Most Algo Trading Systems Fail (Intraday Power Trading Explained)
Most algo trading systems don’t fail because of models.Patrick speaks with Steffen Krutzinna, founder of PX Dynamics, about intraday power trading and algorithmic trading strategies.They break down how successful trading systems are built, common mistakes in data and execution, and why having a clear trading edge is critical in competitive energy markets.
Is AI Replacing Energy Traders? (The Future of Power Markets)
AI is already reshaping energy trading.Patrick speaks with Max Lüddemann, Co-founder & CTO of Trawa, about how AI and automation are transforming energy trading.They explore real-time optimisation, algorithmic trading, and how technology is changing electricity procurement and market participation.
What’s Really Driving Energy Prices Right Now Post Iran War? (Gas, LNG & Geopolitics)
Energy markets are more fragile than they look.Patrick speaks with Arne Lohmann Rasmussen, Head of Research at GRM, about global energy markets and price volatility.They discuss gas markets, LNG dynamics, geopolitical risk, and how recent events are impacting European power markets.
What Makes a Great Trading Desk? (Inside Alpiq’s Strategy & Risk)
Great trading desks are built, not hired.Patrick speaks with Navin Parasram, Head of Trading at Alpiq, about leading a high-performing power trading organisation.They explore trading strategy, risk management, and how successful desks are structured.
Where the Real Trading Edge Is in Europe (Intraday Power Markets)
The real edge in Europe isn’t where most people look.Patrick speaks with Gašper Rugelj, Head of Algorithmic Trading at GEN-I, about intraday power trading and Eastern European energy markets.They discuss algorithmic trading strategies, cross-border electricity flows, and how local market dynamics create trading opportunities.
Why Renewable Energy Is About More Than Climate (Hybrid Power Plants Explained)
Renewables aren’t just about climate they’re about independence.Patrick speaks with Amir Roughani, Founder & CEO of Vispiron, about building hybrid power plants and scaling renewable energy businesses.They explore how combining solar, wind, batteries, hydrogen, and industrial demand creates fully integrated energy systems, and why optimising the entire value chain from development to trading i
Why Battery Trading Is Getting Harder (Inside ENGIE’s Algo Trading Desk)
Manual battery trading is already obsolete.Patrick speaks with Ioannis Boukas, Head of Algorithmic Trading for Batteries & Renewables at ENGIE, about scaling algorithmic trading inside a major utility.They discuss battery optimisation, intraday trading, and how large-scale assets are traded across multiple markets. Ioannis explains why automation, data, and infrastructure are now critical to p
Ep 35 - Arne Weber, Head of Power, Gas & Emissions at MB Energy
Patrick Reynolds - Founder of NordSearch
Ep 34 - Pierre-Emmanuel Dionnet, Former Head of Short-term Power Trader at Ezpada & Second Foundation
Patrick Reynolds - Founder of NordSearch
Ep 33 - Jayesh Gupta, Co-Founder & CEO of Silurian AI
Patrick Reynolds - Founder of NordSearch
Ep 32 - Rafet Cakir, Head of Merchant Trading at EWE Trading
Patrick Reynolds - Founder of NordSearch
Ep31 - Servet Akgun, Co-founder / Chairman of Pure Energy
Patrick Reynolds - Founder of NordSearch
Ep30 - Bob Takai, CEO, EEX Japan KK
Patrick Reynolds - Founder of NordSearch
Ep29 - Philipp Man, Co-founder & CEO of terralayr
Patrick Reynolds - Founder of NordSearch
Ep28 - Julie Arnold, Head of Power, Gas & Emissions at Dare
Patrick Reynolds - Founder of NordSearch
Ep27 - Amani Joas, Managing Director and Co-Founder of FlexPower
Patrick Reynolds - Founder of NordSearch
Ep26 - Lars Stephan, Director Marketing, Policy and Public Affairs at Fluence
Patrick Reynolds - Founder of NordSearch
Ep25 - Adam Mirick, Former Global Commodity Head at Power, bp
Patrick Reynolds - Founder of NordSearch
Ep24 - Lars Weber, Partner, Yggdrasil Commodities
Patrick Reynolds - Founder of NordSearch
Ep23 - Hayn Park, Head of European Power & Gas Trading at DRW
Ep22 - Tim Hood, Head of North American Power at Mercuria
Ep 21 - Reto Heller, Team Lead Algo Trading at Syneco Trading
Ep 20 - Alan Smallwood, Commercial Principle at Gore Street Capital
Ep19 - Gabriele Martinelli, Head of European Power Research, LSEG
Ep18 - Tom Gowan, Director of Weather Forecasting & AI at Spire
Ep17 - John Diklev, Founder & CEO, Flower
Ep16 - Silvia Messa, Head of Analysis of Continental Europe, Volue
Ep15 - Peter Larsen, CEO of Phlit
Ep14 - Casper Sønderby, Co-Founder, CEO at twig.energy
Ep13 - Eleonora Pilla, Operations Director at Habitat Energy
Ep12 - Svend Ocke Bull, Head of Short Term Trading & Head of Trading Services at EWE TRADING Gmbh
Ep11 - Jacob Dalton, Head of Trading at Tibber
Ep10 - Jürgen Mayerhofer, CEO / Co-Founder, Enspired
Ep9 - Michiel Lensink, CEO of Etpa
Ep8 - Paul Pontenagel, Managing Director of Time2Market
Patrick Reynolds
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Ep7 - Helmut Spindler, CEO of PowerBot
Patrick Reynolds
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Ep6 - Paul Giesbertz, Founder of TrinSights
Patrick Reynolds
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Ep5 - Luuk Veeken, CEO / Founder Dexter Energy
Patrick Reynolds
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Ep4 - Cagdas Ates, VP European & US Power Trading, Partner, MFT energy
Patrick Reynolds
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Ep3 - Tom Darell, CEO Nord Pool
Patrick Reynolds
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Ep2 - Edoardo Simioni, Head of Short Term Power Optimisation, Ørsted
Patrick Reynolds
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Ep1 - Roland Peetz, Senior Vice President Trading Solutions at Volue
Patrick Reynolds
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