What's Next with Philip Meissner

Philip Meissner

What’s Next brings together the voices shaping tomorrow—thinkers, builders, and leaders from across the globe. From Lagos to Lisbon, Bangalore to Berlin, São Paulo to San Francisco, we explore the ideas that will shape how we live, work, govern, and grow. Each episode offers one clear insight you can explain at dinner and defend in the boardroom. Global perspectives. Fresh thinking. Better decisions. What’s Next. Voices shaping tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Highlights: AI and Infrastructure: Leading the AI Transformation

    4 DAYS AGO

    Highlights: AI and Infrastructure: Leading the AI Transformation

    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://open.spotify.com/episode/4xN09GiSsypJ8zm1soSl6X?si=8eac67b43eac4e7a Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min
  2. AI and Infrastructure: Leading the AI Transformation

    4 NOV

    AI and Infrastructure: Leading the AI Transformation

    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 it. Watch now and see what’s next. Timestamps: 00:00 The Best Advice to Younger Self 00:30 Explaining the Cloud Simply 01:19 The Next Generation of Cloud 01:53 The Biggest Shift He Witnessed 02:56 Outcome-Based Pricing Models 04:48 Early Adopters vs. Late Movers 06:32 How to Drive Adoption 08:20 Cloud as the Foundation of AI 09:09 Who’s Profiting from AI? 11:54 Will Cloud Capacity Run Out? 14:09 Cloud as Critical Infrastructure 15:12 The Future of AI Decision-Making 17:33 Leading Humans and AI Agents 19:21 Why Most AI Projects Fail 21:09 The One Question Every CEO Should Ask 22:38 Lessons from Two Decades at SAP 24:35 Advice for Young Tech Leaders 27:00 The Next Decade of Enterprise Tech 27:33 Optimism for the Future Connect with Philip Meissner: linkedin.com/in/pmeissner Connect with Thomas Saueressig: linkedin.com/in/thsaueressig #AILeadership #DigitalTransformation #CloudComputing #EnterpriseTechnology #FutureOfWork #AIinBusiness #DataStrategy #BusinessInnovation #TechLeadership #ArtificialIntelligence #CloudStrategy #AIAdoption #DigitalInnovation #BusinessTransformation #FutureOfAI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  3. Highlights: Responsible AI: Driving Innovation Through Diversity

    28 OCT

    Highlights: Responsible AI: Driving Innovation Through Diversity

    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/5hR353YL458EkUvKzWwIJ8?si=e3643d3fbb63499a Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min
  4. Responsible AI: Driving Innovation Through Diversity

    21 OCT

    Responsible AI: Driving Innovation Through Diversity

    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 Council, Luana shows how diversity drives smarter decisions and even better business outcomes. She also exposes why backlash is a sign of progress and how inclusive data can turn bias into breakthroughs. 🎧 Watch now to discover how responsible AI can build a fairer, more competitive future for everyone. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:09 From Advertising to Equity & Inclusion 02:14 How Companies’ Mindsets Have Shifted 04:10 Lip Service vs. Real Change 06:42 Understanding the Backlash Against DEI 09:16 Diversity as a Competitive Advantage 13:14 Measuring DEI Success with KPIs 15:39 Bringing Inclusion to Brazil’s Presidential Council 18:21 What Makes AI Responsible 21:08 Testing AI for Fairness 23:10 Making AI Benefit Everyone 26:26 Hardest Leadership Lesson 28:29 Role Models and Inspiration 31:16 The Brazil She Hopes to See 33:39 What Makes Her Optimistic Connect with Philip Meissner: linkedin.com/in/pmeissner Connect with Luana Génot linkedin.com/in/luanagenot #ResponsibleAI #AIForGood #ArtificialIntelligence #EthicalAI #FutureOfAI #EquityAndInclusion #DiversityInTech #InclusiveInnovation #TechForAll #AIWithoutBias #DigitalTransformation #SustainableInnovation #TechLeadership #SocialImpact #HumanCenteredAI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  5. Highlights: Blockchain: Redefining Finance, Technology, and Society

    14 OCT

    Highlights: Blockchain: Redefining Finance, Technology, and Society

    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: https://open.spotify.com/episode/03yq0t5BDCiBq0tKRcEzek?si=97058bbe27624e1b Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min
  6. Blockchain: Redefining Finance, Technology, and Society

    7 OCT

    Blockchain: Redefining Finance, Technology, and Society

    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 opportunities, she reveals why blockchain is more than hype. It’s the quiet revolution already changing how we live, work, and connect. Timestamps: 00:00 Why decentralized tech is the future of finance 01:22 Blockchain as a database and its benefits 03:24 Web3: the next phase of the internet 04:49 Stablecoins and their global potential 06:40 How does stablecoin work 07:34 Traditional vs. decentralized finance  09:00 Risks in blockchain adoption 10:47 Blockchain applications for businesses 12:24 Tokenization & new business models 13:38 Exciting blockchain infrastructure trends 15:51 How will blockchain change our everyday life 18:14 Lessons from the financial crisis at BlackRock 19:42 Hidden risks in today’s finance and tech 20:51 The role of regulators in digital assets 22:32 Coping with stress in high-pressure environments 26:17 Transitioning from Wall Street to blockchain 28:13 Balancing hype cycles with long-term fundamentals 29:42 What makes Agnes optimistic about the future Connect with Philip Meissner: linkedin.com/in/pmeissner  #Blockchain #FutureOfFinance #Decentralization #Web3 #Stablecoins #DigitalAssets #BlockchainTechnology #Tokenization #CryptoInnovation #BlockchainForBusiness #BlockchainRevolution #Fintech #FinancialInnovation #DigitalInfrastructure #NextGenFinance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  7. Highlights: Green Industrialization: Namibia’s Path to Global Leadership in Clean Hydrogen

    30 SEPT

    Highlights: Green Industrialization: Namibia’s Path to Global Leadership in Clean Hydrogen

    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-industrialization-namibias-path-to-global-leadership/id1793306908?i=1000727970566 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ExdrbQsGm2SoVYGeDhb1U?si=80ec4f89be7341a7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min
  8. Green Industrialization: Namibia’s Path to Global Leadership in Clean Hydrogen

    23 SEPT

    Green Industrialization: Namibia’s Path to Global Leadership in Clean Hydrogen

    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. Timestamps: 00:00 What Green Industrialization Means to James 01:00 The Boldest Career Move 01:43 Starting the Green Hydrogen Journey 03:04 Making the Case for Hydrogen 04:47 Hydrogen Explained Simply 06:34 Namibia’s Green Industrialization Blueprint 09:24 Visionary Leadership & Early Wins 11:29 Collaboration with Global Partners 13:22 Africa’s Green Hydrogen Alliance 16:19 Turning Strategy into Execution 19:30 Balancing Public & Private Interests 22:38 Africa in the New Global Order 26:04 Namibia’s 10-Year Vision 28:56 Moving from Private to Public Sector 30:56 What James Had to Learn & Unlearn 33:08 Advice for Others 35:51 What Makes James Optimistic Connect with Philip Meissner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmeissner Connect with James Mnyupe https://www.linkedin.com/company/james-mnyupe/ Check out James' TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/james_mnyupe_a_small_nation_s_surprising_solution_to_unemployment #GreenIndustrialization #SustainableDevelopment #Namibia #GreenHydrogen #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergyFuture #AfricanInnovation #EconomicTransformation #ClimateAction #SustainableAfrica #HydrogenEconomy #EnergyTransition #FutureOfAfrica #GlobalSustainability #GreenGrowth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
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What’s Next brings together the voices shaping tomorrow—thinkers, builders, and leaders from across the globe. From Lagos to Lisbon, Bangalore to Berlin, São Paulo to San Francisco, we explore the ideas that will shape how we live, work, govern, and grow. Each episode offers one clear insight you can explain at dinner and defend in the boardroom. Global perspectives. Fresh thinking. Better decisions. What’s Next. Voices shaping tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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