Børge Brende: Between World Orders, Global Cooperation and Digital Transformation

In this episode of the podcast, Nicolai Tangen interviews Børge Brende, the president and CEO of the World Economic Forum. Brende discusses the role and goals of the World Economic Forum, emphasizing its function as an international organization for public-private cooperation aimed at facilitating progress on global issues. The conversation covers geopolitical fragmentation, the relationship between the U.S. and China, and the impact of new technologies like AI on economic growth and global power dynamics. Brende also shares insights on building trust and handling diplomatic situations, as well as his views on climate initiatives and the future of global business. He touches on the importance of long-term thinking, equal opportunities, and offers advice to young people.