Vonheim

Christopher Vonheim
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Christopher Vonheim is the host of the Vonheim Podcast. Vonheim speaks with inspiring people about business, ocean industries, investing and start-ups. Ed Conway, Adam Draper, Øystein Kalleklev, Pål Ringholm, Sofie Olsen, Mark Yusko, Hugo De Stoop, Vaishali Kathuria, Lars Tvede, Anthony Pompliano, Peter C. Warren, Børge Brende, Nejra Macic, Lars Barstad and Amy Novogratz are just some of the guests on the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 4 days ago

    #206 Kjetil Houg - How To Invest In The Nordics, Folketrygdfondet And What It Takes To Succeed As An Investor Today

    Kjetil Houg is the CEO of Folketrygdfondet, the largest institutional investor on the Oslo Stock Exchange, investing across all Nordic markets. Kjetil brings decades of diverse experience in the finance industry. Before taking the helm at Folketrygdfondet, he served as Chief Investment Officer at Oslo Pensjonsforsikring, and previously worked at Folketrygdfondet itself as Chief Economist and Manager back in 2006. Earlier in his career he was a Political Advisor at the Norwegian Parliament. It was great to sit down with Kjetil and learn about his journey and how you succeed as an investor in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. Please share, comment and like the episode! It helps a lot. Christopher Vonheim is a Norwegian host focused on business, ocean industries, investing, and start-ups. I hope you enjoy these conversations! Connect on YouTube and LinkedIn for more episodes and updates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min

  2. 18 May

    #205 Svein Harald Øygard - Iran Krig, Gull-satsning, AI, Norsk Næringsliv, Sør-Amerika Muligheter, Råd Til Entreprenører

    Svein Harald Øygard er en forretningsmann med en imponerende karriere i skjæringspunktet mellom offentlig sektor og privat næringsliv. Han var statssekretær i Finansdepartementet på 90-tallet, fikk rollen som midlertidig sentralbanksjef på Island etter finanskrisen, og tilbrakte over 20 år som direktør og partner i McKinsey, hvor han var utstasjonert i Brasil. I senere tid har Svein Harald bygget energiselskaper i Brasil og Venezuela, vært styreleder i Norwegian og DOF, og nå jobber han med å ta gullgruve selskapet Gold Road fra Arizona på børs. Sjekk ut følgene linker: Gold Road Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HG0v4jZphB8 Svein Harald Øygard sin bok etter Island - https://www.amazon.com/Combat-Zone-Finance-Svein-Oyhard/dp/1912555654 Christopher Vonheim is a Norwegian host focused on business, ocean industries, investing, and start-ups. I hope you enjoy these conversations! Connect on YouTube and LinkedIn for more episodes and updates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min

  3. 14 May

    #204 Svein Harald Oygard - Energy Crises, Taking Gold Road Public, Latin America Investments & 2026 Investor Outlook

    00:00 - Intro (Hormuz, Energy Risks) 08:40 - Gold Mining Adventure 11:45 - Mining History In US 14:30 - Gold Road Inc. 16:51 - Why Should People Invest In Gold? 20:00 - Upcoming IPO in Norway? 25:29 - The Energy Venture In Brazil 32:28 - From Energy To Fin-Tech In Brazil 35:00 - The Incredible Oil Field In Venezuela! 40:40 - Energy Future In Venezuela, Brasil and Guyana 42:40 - US VS China And Global Statistics 48:47 - Being Interim Central Bank Governor In Iceland Svein Harald Øygard has lived several careers in one lifetime. He helped steer Norway through the banking crisis of 1992 as State Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, spent 21 years as a senior partner at McKinsey, and in 2009 was called in as interim Central Bank Governor of Iceland when the country's economy collapsed. He later co-founded the oil company DBO in Brazil, which later merged into Maha Capital. In Norway, he has chaired Norwegian Air Shuttle and DOF Group through major restructurings. And today he is working on taking the US gold mining company Gold Road on the Oslo Stock Exchange! Tune in, and leave a comment if you like the episode. Links discussed in the episode: Gold Road Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HG0v4jZphB8 In The Combat Zone of Finance - https://www.amazon.com/Combat-Zone-Finance-Svein-Oyhard/dp/1912555654 Christopher Vonheim is a Norwegian host focused on business, ocean industries, investing, and start-ups. I hope you enjoy these conversations! Connect on YouTube and LinkedIn for more episodes and updates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min

  4. 2 Apr

    #203 Anthony Whitworth - My Lessons And Principles After 50 Years In Shipping

    In this Vonheim interview, Anthony Whitworth shares powerful insights from five decades in the maritime industry. We dive into the untold stories, hard-earned lessons, and the realities of working in one of the most demanding and dynamic sectors in the world. 💡 In this interview, you’ll learn: - How the global shipping industry really works - How the dry bulk market work - Lessons on resilience, leadership, and long-term success - Behind-the-scenes stories of selling and buying companies Whether you're interested in business, global trade, or life stories, this conversation offers a look inside an industry that shapes our everyday lives. 📘 Check out Whitworth's book The Saltwater Highway to go even deeper into Tony’s journey and the world of shipping: https://www.anthonyrwhitworth.com Christopher Vonheim is a Norwegian host focused on business, ocean industries, investing, and start-ups. I hope you enjoy these conversations, and help us make this channel the best way to consume ideas, models, and stories that can help fuel the next entrepreneurs, leaders and top performers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 6min

  5. 23 Mar

    #202 Svein Ringbakken - War, Terror & Piracy: What Maritime Leaders Must Prepare For In 2026

    In this episode of Vonheim, we sit down with Svein Ringbakken, CEO of DNK, a leading provider of war risk insurance for the maritime industry, to break down the rapidly evolving threat landscape facing the maritime industry. From escalating tensions in the Middle East to rising risks of terrorism and piracy, we explore what these developments mean for global shipping, trade routes, and maritime operators. What risks should companies prepare for, and what does the future hold? Leave a comment if you like the episode, and share your feedback with me. It helps the channel! Christopher Vonheim is a Norwegian host focused on business, ocean industries, investing, and start-ups. I hope you enjoy these conversations, and help us make this channel the best way to consume ideas, models, and stories that can help fuel the next entrepreneurs, leaders and top performers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min

  6. 11 Mar

    #201 Andreas von der Heide - We Have Entered A New World Order - What's Next?

    Andreas von der Heide is the founder and CEO of the Swedish geopolitical advisory firm Consilio International, and one of the most recognized geopolitical experts in the Nordics. In this conversation, we discuss the major geopolitical shifts shaping the world today. From global power competition and economic tensions to the long-term direction of international politics. What does the next decade look like? Are we entering a new global order? And how should businesses and leaders prepare for a more uncertain world? I hope you enjoy the conversation. Feel free to share your thoughts, feedback, and ideas in the comments. You can reach Andreas on LinkedIn and X. X: https://x.com/AvdelningH LinkedIn: Andreas von der Heide And also check out Geopodden: https://geopodden.se/ Christopher Vonheim is a Norwegian host focused on business, ocean industries, investing, and start-ups. I hope you enjoy these conversations, and help us make this channel the best way to consume ideas, models, and stories that can help fuel the next entrepreneurs, leaders and top performers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min

  7. 3 Feb

    #200 Harald Fotland - Odfjell, Chemical Tankers, South America, Biofuel, Japan Investments, Shipping Cycles, Career Advice

    Harald Fotland is the CEO of Odfjell, one of the world’s leading chemical tanker and logistics companies. With decades of experience in international shipping, Harald has played a key role in navigating Odfjell through complex markets while driving innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. In this episode, we sit down with Harald to talk about chemical tankers, leadership, and what it takes to run a global maritime company in a rapidly changing world. Christopher Vonheim is a Norwegian host focused on business, ocean industries, investing, and start-ups. I hope you enjoy this tailor made content, and help us make this channel the best way to consume ideas, models, and stories that can help fuel the next entrepreneurs, leaders and top performers. Listen to Vonheim on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vKLfVR Listen to Vonheim on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/39125Gb Christopher Vonheim on Web: https://christophervonheim.com Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by Christopher Vonheim or his guests on this podcast are only their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Vonheim. You should not treat any opinion expressed by Christopher Vonheim as a specific reason to invest or follow a particular strategy, but only as an expression of his opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 2min

  8. 15/12/2025

    #199 Sturla Henriksen - Scuba Diving, Ocean Economy, US Strategy, China's Dominance, IMO, Arctic Tensions

    Sturla Henriksen is a leading voice on ocean economy and maritime development, with decades of experience across shipping, maritime, and international institutions. He is also the author of The Ocean: How It Has Formed Our World – and Will Shape Our Destiny. In this episode we cover ocean economy, geopolitics, shipping, and what's next in our new multipolar world. Hope you enjoy it, and leave a comment under! Christopher Vonheim is a Norwegian host focused on business, ocean industries, investing, and start-ups. I hope you enjoy this tailor made content, and help us make this channel the best way to consume ideas, models, and stories that can help fuel the next entrepreneurs, leaders and top performers. Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by Christopher Vonheim or his guests on this podcast are only their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Vonheim. You should not treat any opinion expressed by Christopher Vonheim as a specific reason to invest or follow a particular strategy, but only as an expression of his opinion. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 14min
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Christopher Vonheim is the host of the Vonheim Podcast. Vonheim speaks with inspiring people about business, ocean industries, investing and start-ups. Ed Conway, Adam Draper, Øystein Kalleklev, Pål Ringholm, Sofie Olsen, Mark Yusko, Hugo De Stoop, Vaishali Kathuria, Lars Tvede, Anthony Pompliano, Peter C. Warren, Børge Brende, Nejra Macic, Lars Barstad and Amy Novogratz are just some of the guests on the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Christopher Vonheim
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    300
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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  • Show Website
    Vonheim

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