Episode Summary In this episode, I sit down with Sebastian Huber, an expert in global trade and luxury goods with a deep focus on the business dynamics of Asia, particularly China. As a lecturer and researcher at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and with a background that includes global roles at luxury brands like Montblanc, he brings a unique perspective on Switzerland's place in the global market. Expect to learn about the...
Episode Summary In this episode, I sit down with Javier Pérez-Ramírez, a full Professor of Catalysis Engineering at ETH Zurich and a highly cited researcher in the field of chemistry. His work focuses on developing sustainable chemical and energy processes to tackle some of our world's biggest environmental challenges. Expect to learn about the magnitude of the global plastic waste problem and the significant discrepancy between the plastic...
Episode Summary In this episode, I sit down with Elsbeth Stern, a cognitive psychologist and Professor of Teaching-Learning Research at ETH Zurich. We delve into her expertise to gain a deeper understanding of intelligence, its development, and its role in a changing world. The conversation addresses common myths about learning and provides a critical look at modern education. Expect to learn about what intelligence really is and the influence...
The two most common questions I get asked within my inner circle are: How do you find these people? How do you get them to say yes? To be honest, the first question is probably the more interesting and insightful of the two. It can be quite a process, and I’ve approached it from a few different angles. It always starts with: “What do I find interesting right now?” Then I come up with a big, messy list of topics, the list is always...
Looking back, my approach to interview preparation has truly evolved. A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of interviewing Jakob Tanner, a leading Swiss historian, about Switzerland during WWII. Getting the chance to sit down with someone like Jakob and ask questions about a topic I’m genuinely curious about is why I happily spend my Sundays updating the website and editing audio. For those unfamiliar, Jakob is widely considered the top...
