Two in a Pod, with Su Shan

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The world is moving faster than ever before. Entire industries are being reshaped overnight, and leaders are having to make decisions in conditions no one would have ever predicted. Two in a Pod, hosted by DBS CEO Tan Su Shan, gives you an inside look into how these decisions are made or can be made. Real life stories and lessons from leaders who know how to navigate this volatility, who know how to build trust, and who move forward when the future feels uncertain.

Episodes

  1. Gan Kim Yong on trust and AI: navigating a world in transition | Two in a Pod Episode 3

    6d ago

    Gan Kim Yong on trust and AI: navigating a world in transition | Two in a Pod Episode 3

    In this live episode of Two in a Pod, DBS CEO Tan Su Shan speaks with Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry at "Trust and AI: Navigating a World in Transition" DBS Leaders Dialogue Fireside Chat on 20 May 2026. The conversation centred on three key themes: why companies continue to invest in Singapore, how to think about AI governance and security, and how jobs and skills are evolving in an AI-driven economy. From machine learning in finance to generative AI in banking, the discussion touches on how technology is reshaping decision-making across industries. There is also a strong focus on people – from lifelong learning and workforce training to how employers can rethink hiring as entry-level jobs evolve. DPM Gan shares why adaptability, continuous learning, and real-world skills will matter more than ever in a world shaped by AI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min
  2. Peter Diamandis on The Singularity, AI's exponential development and space | Two in a Pod Episode 2

    Apr 21

    Peter Diamandis on The Singularity, AI's exponential development and space | Two in a Pod Episode 2

    The singularity – a point where technological change moves faster than our ability to predict it – is already here, according to futurist Peter Diamandis, Founder and Chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation. In this episode of Two in a Pod, DBS CEO Tan Su Shan speaks with Peter Diamandis about what it means to operate in this environment, as artificial intelligence, large language models and automation reshape how decisions are made across industries. They discuss why there is no “on‑off switch” for AI development, the rise of generative and agentic AI systems, and how increasing access to intelligence is changing productivity, work and organisational structures. The conversation also touches on trust and governance, particularly as technology advances faster than regulation in sectors such as banking and finance. The discussion extends to space exploration, and how advances in robotics, automation and intelligence are making activity beyond Earth more practical –reshaping ideas of scarcity, growth and possibility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
  3. Trip.com CEO Group on leadership, trust and decisions amid volatility | Two in a Pod Episode 1

    Apr 21

    Trip.com CEO Group on leadership, trust and decisions amid volatility | Two in a Pod Episode 1

    A few minutes. That’s all it took to make a decision that would define trust for years to come. In this episode of Two in a Pod, DBS CEO Tan Su Shan speaks with Jane Sun, CEO of Trip.com Group, about leading during periods of volatility and uncertainty. Jane reflects on the decisions made when global travel halted during Covid-19, what it takes to run a platform serving millions of customers, and how trust is built with partners, employees and users. The conversation also explores how Trip.com tracks changing travel behaviour, applies generative AI across operations, and supports women employees as part of building a resilient organisation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min
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The world is moving faster than ever before. Entire industries are being reshaped overnight, and leaders are having to make decisions in conditions no one would have ever predicted. Two in a Pod, hosted by DBS CEO Tan Su Shan, gives you an inside look into how these decisions are made or can be made. Real life stories and lessons from leaders who know how to navigate this volatility, who know how to build trust, and who move forward when the future feels uncertain.

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