What's Next with Philip Meissner

AI can recognise faces, cars, even emotions, but until now, it couldn’t see our waste. Philip Meissner talks with Ambarish Mitra , founder of GrayParrot , about the unexpected place AI is finally starting to change the system: recycling. Ambarish shares his journey from augmented reality to environmental AI, and explains how digitising waste unlocks a powerful new data layer for the circular econo...

The future isn’t being shaped by one force alone. It’s being shaped by energy, technology, psychology, and the very human choices we make every day. In this Best of 2025 episode, host Philip Meissner revisits five standout conversations that explore the forces shaping the decade ahead. You’ll hear: • Enass Abo-Hamed on why the energy transition is slowing and what must change by 2035 • Kabir Sehga...

We’ve curated a 7-minute segment packed with clear insights on why absorbing risk is becoming a new competitive advantage, how AI shifts workflows from automation to coordination, and the deeper strategic questions leaders must ask to navigate the age of AI. Listen to the full episode now! Youtube: https://youtu.be/f-nk_CiPe7g  Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/knowledge-th...

AI isn’t just transforming industries, it’s rewriting the rules of competition. In this conversation, bestselling author and strategist Sangeet Paul Choudary breaks down how AI is reshaping the knowledge economy, why expertise is being reinvented, and what separates tomorrow’s winners from everyone else.   Here is what we unpack: • How AI makes knowledge work more abundant and accessible • Wh...

We’ve curated a 7-minute segment packed with Helen Greiner’s most essential insights on humanoid hype vs. reality, where robots will truly add value, why drone delivery is stalled by regulation, which countries will lead, and what world leaders must know to guide the future of robotics… Listen to the full episode now! Youtube: https://youtu.be/MvEcbh_4XWY?si=lZ0I2z_GCV2xj1hR Apple Podcast: https:/...

What if robotics isn’t held back by technology—but by a lack of real-world applications? Robotics legend Helen Greiner, co-founder of iRobot, explains why humanoids, home robots, and drone delivery are closer than ever—yet still struggling to break through. She reveals how AI vision is transforming robot capabilities, why regulation is slowing adoption, and which tasks robots will realistically ta...

We’ve curated a powerful 7-minute cut showcasing breakthrough mining tech, from using electricity to recover metals from old batteries to plants that pull minerals from the soil, revealing how innovation and sustainability are transforming the future of mining. Listen to the full episode now! Youtube: https://youtu.be/VCTh2ci1YfQ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/mining-reinvent...

Behind every breakthrough in AI, energy, and infrastructure lies one critical industry: mining. In this episode, Vivek Salgaocar, founder of Prospect Innovation, reveals why mining sits at the center of every major global transformation, from AI and EVs to defense and renewable power. He explains how innovation, data, and sustainability are reshaping one of the world’s oldest industries, and why s...

We’ve curated a special cut showing how AI is changing leadership, why real results come from business goals, not technology, and why good data is the key to success. Listen to the full episode now! Youtube: https://youtu.be/YZf7J-wth4k Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/ai-and-infrastructure-leading-the-ai-transformation/id1793306908?i=1000735142934&l=en-GB Spotify: https://...

In this episode, we explore how the cloud has become the foundation of modern business and how AI is transforming not just technology, but the way leaders make decisions and build teams. Discover why success depends on outcomes, not hype, and how data strategy is now the ultimate competitive edge. Tune in to learn what the future of enterprise innovation really looks like and how to stay ahead of...

Watch our 7-minute highlight to discover how responsible AI can reduce bias, lift unheard voices, and make technology fair for all. Listen to the full episode now! Youtube: https://youtu.be/MEG7WAr6SmE Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/responsible-ai-driving-innovation-through-diversity/id1793306908?i=1000732741125&l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hR353YL45...

Could artificial intelligence, once accused of amplifying human bias, now become one of our greatest tools for building a fairer, more inclusive world? In this episode, Luana Génot, founder of Instituto Identidades do Brasil, reveals how responsible AI can become a force for equity, innovation, and economic growth. From reshaping corporate inclusion strategies to advising Brazil’s Presidential Cou...

We’ve curated a special cut revealing how blockchain’s hidden infrastructure, from data security to energy use, is set to transform finance, technology, and everyday life. Listen to the full episode now! Youtube: https://youtu.be/Xc3cc9VnT3E Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/blockchain-redefining-finance-technology-and-society/id1793306908?i=1000730507229&l=en-GB Spotify: ht...

What if blockchain isn’t just about crypto, but the backbone of our future? In this episode, Agnes Budzyn, a former Wall Street executive turned blockchain investor, explains how decentralized technologies are reshaping finance, powering Web3, unlocking the potential of stablecoins, and driving a new wave of digital infrastructure. From tokenization to regulation, and from hidden risks to massive...

We’ve curated a powerful 7-minute cut unpacking Namibia’s bold hydrogen vision, showing how inspired leadership turned risk into opportunity, why global players are betting on its green future, and what other nations can learn from this daring industrial leap. Listen to the full episode now! Youtube: https://youtu.be/30Z35uWkb9U Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/green-industrial...

Can a small nation lead the next industrial revolution? Namibia is betting big on green hydrogen to fuel growth, cut carbon, and build entirely new industries from scratch. Discover how the country’s bold strategy could transform its economy, inspire Africa, and position Namibia at the forefront of the global clean energy race. Watch now to see how green industrialization is reshaping the future....

We’ve curated a powerful 7-minute cut uncovering how real healthcare innovation comes from the ground up, from Rwanda’s telehealth and drones to Thailand’s community health networks, showing why the future of global health is less about Silicon Valley and more about resilient, human-led systems built to last. Listen to the full episode now! Youtube: https://youtu.be/rjOEVtAxh7k Apple Podcast: http...

What does the future of global health really look like? In this powerful conversation, Mishti Sivaramakrishnan shares how fragile healthcare systems are being tested by pandemics, climate change, and political conflict—and why resilience, innovation, and community voices are key to survival. From leapfrogging outdated systems to the promise of digital health and telemedicine, discover what’s worki...

We’ve curated a special 7-minute episode covering Ukraine’s unexpected war, Gaza’s costly strategic errors, rising Taiwan tensions, and why a Second Cold War, and stronger NATO, US, and European action, may be vital to preserving global peace. Listen to the full episode now! Youtube: https://youtu.be/ysqIFpoDQ-A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/defense-the-tech-and-command-skil...

What if the next global crisis is already taking shape? Former NATO commander Sir Richard Shirreff joins us to share blunt insights on the realities of modern warfare, the role of AI and drones, and the flashpoints, from Ukraine and the Middle East to Taiwan, that could spark worldwide conflict. Along the way, he offers hard-earned lessons on leadership, resilience, and staying prepared in an unpr...

We’ve curated a powerful 7‑minute cut exploring the surprising truth behind innovation. Hear how the Facebook Like button was born, why breakthroughs are rarely the work of a lone genius, and why real innovation is messy, social, and full of unexpected twists. Listen to the full episode now! Youtube: https://youtu.be/qW6K1FBgC9I Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/imagination-how-...

What if the secret to staying competitive in today’s fast-changing world isn’t just data or efficiency—but imagination? In this episode, Martin Reeves reveals why imagination is the ultimate skill for leaders, how it drives innovation and growth, and why most companies lose it as they get bigger. From the surprising story behind Facebook’s Like button to practical ways CEOs can spark creativity in...

We've curated a special 7-minute cut unpacking how Qian Liu provides insights into China's transformative economic and technological landscape, challenging global perceptions and revealing innovative approaches. Listen to the full episode now! Youtube: https://youtu.be/6m_yfoK3dSw?feature=shared Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/china-the-rise-thats-reshaping-the-21st-century/id...

Is China the most misunderstood power in the world? Economist and strategist Qian Liu joins Philip Meissner to unpack the truth behind China’s rise—economically, politically, and technologically. From explosive innovation and the Belt & Road Initiative to demographics, EVs, and global misconceptions, this episode challenges what you think you know about China—and why getting it wrong could cos...

We’ve curated a powerful 7-minute cut filled with insights on how true leadership starts with emotional regulation. Discover why shadow work, nervous system regulation, and workplace safety aren’t just wellness trends but essential strategies for leading in uncertain times. Listen to the full episode now! Youtube: https://youtu.be/erc8xjUofmE Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/me...