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NordSearch Podcast

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On The NordSearch Podcast, we speak to leaders in Power Trading Industry. Website: https://www.nord-search.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nordsearch/

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Casper Sønderby (twig) | AI & The Future of Power Trading 07.07.2026 1:06:39

Returning guest Casper Sønderby , CEO & Co-Founder of twig, joins the NordSearch Podcast to discuss how AI is reshaping power trading. We cover twig's expansion across Europe, the US and Japan, why they prioritise hiring machine learning engineers over traditional traders, their investment in an AI data centre, and why execution is becoming the industry's biggest competitive advantage...

The Hub of Power: How MFT Energy Built a Global Energy Trading Firm from Aarhus "Energy Valley" 09.06.2026 33:51

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,...

AI Has A Power Problem and Europe Isn’t Ready 28.05.2026 36:42

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 agreement...

AI-First Power Trading | Can New Entrants Challenge the Incumbents? 12.05.2026 39:05

“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 approa...

Building a Fully Automated Power Trading Business (PPAs, Intraday & AI) 31.03.2026 44:38

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) 25.03.2026 46:05

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) 11.03.2026 42:23

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) 04.03.2026 37:36

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) 02.02.2026 52:42

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) 26.01.2026 51:43

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) 19.01.2026 34:50

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...

Why Battery Trading Is Getting Harder (Inside ENGIE’s Algo Trading Desk) 08.01.2026 1:00:17

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...

Ep 35 - Arne Weber, Head of Power, Gas & Emissions at MB Energy 27.11.2025 1:12:14