How synthetic biology will transform industries with Dr. Tiffany Vora
In this bonus episode, we’re sharing a conversation from our recent CEO Retreat in Puglia, Italy. The theme for the event was “Navigating new global realities.” Dr. Tiffany Vora shared new developments in synthetic biology and explored how it will transform industries far beyond healthcare. Listen for her take on questions like: (2:31) What is synthetic biology, and what are the major advancements we should be tracking? (11:47) How is our concept of human longevity going to change? (15:31) What should business leaders know about synthetic biology and its impact on business? Reimagining the Future is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank that deciphers sweeping geopolitical, economic, social, and technological changes and their effects on the global business environment. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.
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The global economy in chaos with Martin Wolf
In this bonus episode, we’re sharing a conversation from our recent CEO Retreat in Puglia, Italy. The theme for the event was “Navigating new global realities.” Martin Wolf, chief economics commentator at the Financial Times, discusses the current state of chaos, how world regions may react, the changing dominance of the dollar, and the important steps business leaders can take. (02:44) State of the world - 4 themes: “This is a new world. We are watching an undoing project.” (09:16) Effects on regional economies: “The idea of regions replacing the world order looks relatively implausible.” (12:45) Decline of the dollar: “What's going to happen to the monetary order is what's going to happen to the rest of the world economy. It's going to become a mess.” (17:05) Advice for corporate leaders: “They're going to have to be brave.” Reimagining the Future is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank that deciphers sweeping geopolitical, economic, social, and technological changes and their effects on the global business environment. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.
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Navigating new global realities: Takeaways from our 2025 CEO Retreat
In this bonus episode, we’re reflecting on our 2025 annual CEO Retreat in Puglia, Italy in June. The theme for the event was “Navigating new global realities.” Paul Laudicina, founder of the Global Business Policy Council, shares personal reflections on this year’s CEO Retreat. He highlights overarching themes for leaders to consider at this critical inflection point. Reimagining the Future is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank that deciphers sweeping geopolitical, economic, social, and technological changes and their effects on the global business environment. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.
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Re-Release: The Future of U.S. Politics // Reps. Gerry Connolly and Maxwell Frost
This episode is a re-release of a conversation from September 2023, in memory of Gerry Connolly, who passed away on May 21, 2025. Gerry will be remembered as a public servant who was driven by purpose and principle. His timeless words of wisdom are an inspiration to many. – Paul Laudicina joins two sitting members of Congress, Representative Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly (VA-11) and Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) to discuss the future of political engagement. Their conversation spans important policy issues like gun control and campaign finance reform, along with a look at the changing social habits for political representatives in Washington. Reimagining the Future: Bridging Generations is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank that deciphers sweeping geopolitical, economic, social, and technological changes and their effects on the global business environment. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.
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Doris Kearns Goodwin shares lessons from history for Trump’s second term
Doris Kearns Goodwin, a presidential historian, bestselling author, and Pulitzer Prize winner, joins host Paul Laudicina to discuss this current moment in US history and help us better understand where we’re headed. She shares stories from Abraham Lincoln, FDR, Teddy Roosevelt, Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter, and other leaders throughout the country’s history, with relevant lessons for today’s leaders, politicians, and young people. Reimagining the Future is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank that deciphers sweeping geopolitical, economic, social, and technological changes and their effects on the global business environment. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.
How is the massive disruption of the past few years leading to transformation, opportunities, new challenges and a new reality? Has our world fundamentally shifted as a result of the COVID pandemic, ongoing wars, climate change, and emerging economic and geopolitical challenges? What does the future look like for the next generation, and how will the baton be passed from the leaders of the past decades to future leaders?
In this podcast series, host Paul Laudicina brings together the world’s leading and emerging experts in health care, science, public policy, and business to reimagine where the future might take us. Our guests offer new perspectives and highlight the tensions and complexity we're all navigating, helping to illuminate new paths forward.
Reimagining the Future is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank that deciphers sweeping geopolitical, economic, social, and technological changes and their effects on the global business environment. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.
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