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▶ 9:04 · AI Economics & Business Models · $20T global AI GDP upside requires radical business process reengineering
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In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen

Ruth Porat - President of Alphabet | Podcast | In Good Company | Norges Bank Investment Management

2025-03-12 · 2 company · 10 thematic
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nicolai tangen

Nicolai Tangen is the CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, which manages the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund, one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds. He hosts the podcast 'In Good Company' where he interviews leaders across various fields.

ruth porat

Former Morgan Stanley CFO (2010-2015) who led Treasury advisory during 2008 financial crisis. Joined Alphabet as CFO in 2015, became President and CIO in 2024. Oversees capital allocation, Other Bets, and global infrastructure investment.

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