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.
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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 …
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 acti…
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 …
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 rea…
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…
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…
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…
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 ju…
What if the future of leadership isn’t about power, but emotional regulation?
In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Anjhula Mya Singh Bais unpacks why unprocessed trauma, unchecked egos, and toxic wo…
We’ve curated a special 7-minute cut packed with insights on why MENA is leapfrogging industries like fintech, healthtech, and agtech and how founders are building billion-dollar companies without ta…
Think the future of innovation lives in Silicon Valley? It might just be shifting to the Middle East.
In this episode, Noor Sweid—a trailblazing venture capitalist and founder—takes us deep inside the…
We’ve curated a special 7-minute cut packed with bold insights on Europe’s tech future — from escaping the buzzword trap of “competitiveness” to building AI factories, smarter investments, and breaki…
In this episode, EU powerhouse and digital policy architect Eva Maydell joins Philip Meissner to unpack the real challenges and opportunities shaping Europe’s tech future.
From the political tug-of-w…
We’ve curated a special 7-minute cut packed with insights on why global investors often misread Africa and how the continent’s tech hubs and AI innovators are rewriting the narrative. Discover how bo…
Africa is rising—and the world needs to catch up.
In this powerful episode, Adebola Williams reveals how Africa’s youth, tech boom, and creative industries are transforming the continent into a global…
We’ve curated a special 7-minute cut packed with insights on how intuition really works, why it’s more than just gut feeling, and how leaders can sharpen decision-making by combining self-awareness, …
In a world drowning in data, could intuition be the key to better decisions?
In this thought-provoking conversation, Icelandic thought leader Hrund Gunnsteinsdottir joins Philip Meissner to explore ho…
We’ve curated a 7-minute segment packed with bold takes on AI, creativity, and why staying human might be the ultimate creative edge in a tech-driven world.
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In this thought-provoking episode, Grammy winner and bestselling author Kabir Sehgal dives into how AI is reshaping creativity, what truly sets humans apart, and why your weird hobbies might just be …
We’ve curated a special 7-minute cut packed with bold ideas on real-world ethical dilemmas, collaborative learning, and radical experimentation reshaping education for the AI age.
Listen to the full e…