Best The Nordic Model Podcasts (2025)

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Evo Nordics #613 - How To Build A Culture Of Continuous Learning 49:29

3d ago49:29

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Host Georgia Benton is joined by Joakim Adolfson, Chief Technology Officer at Aurora Innovation; Karl Johan Grahn, Head of Engineering at Stakater; and Gabriel Svennerberg, Head of Design at Fortnox. Together, they dive into how organizations can foster a culture of continuous learning across technology and design teams. With insights on upskilling…

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Evo Nordics #612 - Digital Transformation Within Banking 45:02

3d ago45:02

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Host Gemma Thomason speaks with Mona Eilouti, Product Manager at Zalando; Bengt Henriques, Project Manager (contractor) at PayPal; and Sarah Häger, Chief Commercial Officer at Enable Banking. This episode explores the intersection of product leadership and digital transformation in financial services. From agile innovation to API-powered banking ec…

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Evo Nordics #611 - Rethinking Cyber Operating Models 1:01:59

3d ago1:01:59

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Host James Dyson is joined by Jani Arnell, Senior Director and Head of Digital Trust & Security at Capgemini Invent; Jussi-Pekka Liimatainen, Information Security Compliance Manager at Valmet; Tomi Kallio, CISO at Normet; and Mohamed Mahmoud, Lead Consultant in Information Security and Functional Safety at Huld. Together, they explore how organizat…

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Evo Nordics #610 - Imposter Syndrome In Tech - Debugging Self-Doubt 1:05:43

3d ago1:05:43

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Host James Dyson explores imposter syndrome in the tech world with Roger Carulla, Senior Director of Engineering at Trimble; Yannick Meeus, Staff Software Engineer at ICEYE; Tuomas Kiviluoma, Senior Engineering Manager at Smartly; and Cristian Andrei, Senior Software Development Manager at Envista Holdings Corporation. This episode dives deep into …

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Evo Nordics #609 - Challenges Of Building High Performance Tech Teams 59:36

3d ago59:36

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Host Rachel Owen is joined by Igor Shevchenko, Engineering Manager at Swappie; Sampo Pilli-Sihvola, Director of Software Engineering at Peikko Group; Timo Rantalainen, Head of Enterprise Architecture at Capgemini; and Mathias Rønnlund, Chief Architect at Mirka. Together, they unpack the real-world challenges of leading and scaling high-performance …

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Evo Nordics #608 - The Future Of Fintech - Live Podcast At Pleo 49:03

3d ago49:03

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Host Gemma Thomason leads a live conversation from Pleo, joined by Roshni Bharadwaj, Group Product Manager at Pleo; May Formosa, Head of Product Development at Hi.health; and Kevin Albrecht, Interim CPO at Resurs Bank. They dive into the evolving landscape of fintech, touching on product innovation, user-centric design, and leadership in financial …

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Evo Nordics #607 - NIS2 Requirements & Implementation 47:59

9d ago47:59

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Join James Dyson as he discusses NIS2 requirements and their implementation with Elias Alanko, Chief Information Security Officer at 3stepIT, Robert Valkama, Senior Manager of OT Cyber Security at Fortum, Sachin Loothra, Lead Solution Architect at Telia, and Mikael Albrecht, CISO at Second Nature Security Oy (2NS). The conversation covers key strat…

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Evo Nordics #606 - Driving Digital Transformation Through DevOps & Cloud 44:08

9d ago44:08

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In this episode, Rachel Owen is joined by Tomi Johansson, Head of Enterprise Architecture & Digital Development at Caruna, Mike Jackson, Senior Consultant at Loihde, Aki Peuralahti, Chief Technology Officer at Vitec Tietomitta Oy, and Eduardo Hofmann, Head of Engineering at Thales Cyber & Digital. They discuss how to drive digital transformation us…

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Evo Nordics #605 - What Makes A High Performing DevOps Team 52:48

9d ago52:48

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In this episode, Rachel Owen is joined by Aurel Ionel Rădulescu, Founder of DakCode Ltd Oy, Jan Bergström, Senior Manager of TechOps at Topcon Healthcare, Markus Ritala, Director of Cloud Development at M-Files, and Janne Välimaa, Cloud Architect at Greenstep. They discuss what makes a high-performing DevOps team, exploring the importance of collab…

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Evo Nordics #604 - Building A High Trust Culture - Why Transparency Matters 47:28

9d ago47:28

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In this episode, Rachel Owen speaks with Tam Nguyen, Engineering Manager at Sievo, Marko Maunula, Chief Technology Officer at BeeHealthy, Mikael Kuisma, Development Manager at RELEX Solutions, and Antti Jaakkonen, Director of Engineering at ICEYE, about the importance of transparency in building a high-trust culture. The discussion delves into lead…

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Evo Nordics #603 - The Code Quality Conversations 47:56

9d ago47:56

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In this episode, Joe Bamber sits down with Pasi Partanen, Lead Developer at OP Financial Group, Łukasz Wałach, Software Team Lead at OptoFidelity, Tommi Nikula, Engineering Manager at Elisa, and Lauri Pitkänen, Engineering Manager at Digia Plc, to discuss the importance of code quality. The conversation dives into best practices for software develo…

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Evo Nordics #602 - Harnessing Power Of Being Human - From Awesome Individuals To Great Teams 1:18:03

9d ago1:18:03

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In this episode, Rachel Owen talks with Mikael Siirtola, Director of Engineering at Nexi Group, Mikko Vaha, Software Engineering Team Lead at SOK, Marko Ortela, IT Service Management Architect at Aktia, and Tuomas Lempiäinen, Chief Technology Officer at Liana Technologies, about the power of human-driven teams. They dive into how individual strengt…

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Evo Nordics #601 - External Threat And Exposure Monitoring 48:15

9d ago48:15

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James Dyson sits down with Jussi-Pekka Liimatainen, Information Security Compliance Manager at Valmet, Juha Ali-Melkkilä, CISO at Vastuu Group, and Sami Sumkin, CISO at COR Group Oy, to explore external threat and exposure monitoring in cybersecurity. The experts discuss key strategies for identifying and managing potential threats to organizations…

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Evo Nordics #600 - How Can AI Change Compliance & Risk Management 50:34

9d ago50:34

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Charlie Beetson speaks with Claes-Henrik Claesson, Lead Business Strategist for Financial Markets Regulation at Tietoevry, and Joseph Jawahiri, Manager for Risk, Governance & Compliance at Zeb Consulting, about how AI can transform compliance and risk management. The discussion focuses on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way businesses …

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Evo Nordics #599 - New Technology & Automation Within Regulation 48:25

9d ago48:25

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Charlie Beetson speaks with Claes-Henrik Claesson, Business Strategist at Tietoevry, Sarah Quantrill, Former Head of Legal, and Mario Vieira, Chief Technology Officer at Duvi Pensions, about the intersection of new technology and automation within regulation. The discussion explores how businesses in legal and financial sectors are adopting cutting…

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Evo Nordics #598 - Designing For A Greener Future - How Design Leaders Can Drive Sustainable Change 56:42

9d ago56:42

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Sophie Gould is joined by Terence Tan, Head of CMF Design at Electrolux, Anders Sachs, Head of CMF Design and Sustainable Transformation at Geely Design Centre, Caroline Jacob, Lead CMF Strategist at Seymourpowell, and Britta Morel, CMF Design Manager at Yanfeng Automotive, to explore how design leaders can drive sustainable change. They discuss ho…

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Evo Nordics #597 - Driving Success Through AI Innovation 1:05:00

9d ago1:05:00

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In this episode, Sam Russell sits down with AI experts Gaurav Dixit, Head of Data & AI Products at DigitalRoute, Sonny Mir, Program Manager AI at Xensam, Andreas Palmlund, Head of AI Implementation at ComplyIt, and Eric Hörberg, Head of Artificial Intelligence at Avaus. They discuss how businesses can leverage AI innovation to drive success. The gu…

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Evo Nordics #596 - Leading A High Performing Team 45:59

9d ago45:59

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In this episode, Gemma Thomason is joined by Magdalena Zjakic, CPO at Swedbank, Lina Papinigė, Team Manager at SEB, and Terje Aleksander Fjeldvær, Head of Financial Crime & Sanctions at DNB, as they discuss the dynamics of leading high-performing teams. The conversation explores key strategies for building strong, efficient teams, effective leaders…

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Evo Nordics #595 - How Great Leaders Create More Leaders 37:39

10d ago37:39

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Join Georgia Benton as she hosts an inspiring conversation on how great leaders foster the growth of new leaders. Marco Bulgheroni, Chief Digital Technology Officer at Electrolux, Katerina Georgiadou, Engineering Manager / Group Manager IT at Länsförsäkringar, and Tomasz Dacewicz, Senior Engineering Manager at Klarna, share their insights into how …

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Evo Nordics #594 - Ethical Leadership In Tech 44:46

10d ago44:46

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In this episode, Georgia Benton leads an insightful discussion on ethical leadership in tech with a dynamic panel of industry experts. Gaurav Gupta, Digital Product Owner SRE at Ericsson, Kelvin Craig, Chief Technology Officer at Othis, and Hans Olsen, Senior Engineering Manager at Milestone Systems, explore the importance of ethical decision-makin…

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Transforming Global Market Access: Smarter Resource Management with Local Affiliates 33:52

12d ago33:52

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Send us a text Discover a smarter way to manage and share market access resources with local affiliates Are your global market access resources scattered, leading to inconsistencies and confusion among your affiliates? In this webinar we discussed how a centralised platform can streamline resource sharing, ensure access to nationally-relevant evide…

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The Modern India Podcast #72-The First and Only: Ajaita Shah’s Vision for a 100-Million-Woman Economy. 39:00

15d ago39:00

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From New York to rural India, Ajaita Shah’s journey is anything but typical. In this episode, we dive into the founding of Frontier Markets and her bold goal: to empower 100 million women through She-Leads Bharat by 2030. We ask: – What sparked her commitment to rural women’s leadership? – How did she challenge social norms and win trust in male-do…

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June: Danish pride, women in uniform, and the reverse Jante Law: The Danish Year Part 6 8:08

15d ago8:08

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As of this month, girls who turn 18 can be drafted into the Danish military. This is new, even though girls in Norway and Sweden have been eligible for the draft for some time. Denmark is proud of its record on gender equality, so maybe it’s a wonder it hasn’t happened sooner. After all, more than half of the medical doctors in Denmark are female. …

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Evo Nordics #593 - How Can AI Change Compliance & Risk Management 50:34

16d ago50:34

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Host Charlie Beetson explores how artificial intelligence is transforming risk and compliance with Claes-Henrik Claesson, Lead Business Strategist in Financial Markets Regulation at Tietoevry, and Joseph Jawahiri, Manager of Risk, Governance & Compliance at Zeb consulting. This episode dives into how AI-powered solutions are shaping governance fram…

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Evo Nordics #592 - Scaling Effective Teams 57:21

17d ago57:21

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Host Luke Vickers is joined by Juuso Viljanen, Head of Offering at Knowit; Tuomas Melin, Co-Founder & Data Architect at Recordly; Jussi Hacklin, Chief of Software Engineering at Elisa; and Ilja Ganulevics, Head of Platforms Integration Engineering at Nosto. This episode dives into how successful Nordic companies are scaling their engineering and pr…

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Evo Nordics #591 - Effective Team Collaboration 42:00

17d ago42:00

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Host Gemma Thomason welcomes Diane-Lee Pretorius, Senior Engineering Manager at Pleo; Rocky Neurock, Engineering Manager at Resurs Bank; and Hannu Puranen, Head of Application Management at Nordea. In this episode, they dive into what makes team collaboration truly effective within engineering and product environments. From communication frameworks…

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Evo Nordics #590 - Business Continuity & Risk Management 51:04

17d ago51:04

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Host James Dyson speaks with four security and risk experts: Ondrej Doubek, Senior Security Management Consultant at Reversec; Riku Juurikko, Head of Preparedness & Continuity at Elisa; Jukka Seppänen, CISO at UpCloud; and Joakim Tauren, CISO of Small Business Segment at Visma. Together, they explore critical strategies for business continuity, ris…

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Evo Nordics #589 - Innovation Vs Regulation 53:40

23d ago53:40

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Host Chris Hackett is joined by Naiara Pereira Cunha, VP Global Delivery and Head of Legal Affairs at Besedo, Christopher Bosch, Chief Information Security Officer at Evolved Aerospace, and Daniel Brattemark, Head of Security and Compliance at Qlosr. The discussion explores how innovation thrives—or struggles—within regulatory boundaries. From cybe…

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Evo Nordics #588 - Staying Ahead - How We Can Stay Ahead With The Rapid Changes In Data 1:07:38

24d ago1:07:38

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Host Sam Russell engages with Miroslav Valan, Chief Data Scientist at Winningtemp, Nicolas Salinas, Senior Data Scientist at Volvo Cars, Asadullah Najam, Lead Data Engineer at Ericsson, and Prabhu Gurusamy, Lead Data Scientist at Tata Consultancy Services. They explore strategies to stay ahead amidst rapid changes in data, highlighting innovations …

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Evo Nordics #587 - RegTech - Challenges Of Implementing RegTech Systems 44:49

24d ago44:49

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Host Gemma Thomason welcomes Raoul Mehta, Head of Legal and Regulatory at Zimpler, Fredrik Karlsson, Head of Regulatory Reporting at SEB, and Katarina Bigovic Apitzsch, Senior Legal Counsel at NOBA Bank. They discuss the complexities and challenges of implementing RegTech systems, focusing on compliance automation, regulatory reporting, and risk ma…

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Evo Nordics #586 - Digital Transformation 47:43

24d ago47:43

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Gemma Thomason hosts a dynamic discussion with João Lourenço Cabrita, Innovation Consultant at Confidencial, and Dmytro Basan, Engineering Manager at Klarna. Together, they explore real-world approaches to digital transformation, covering everything from innovation frameworks to engineering leadership in fintech. The conversation dives into the pra…

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Evo Nordics #585 - AI - Leadership & Diversity 47:13

24d ago47:13

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Host Gemma Thomason engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Fredrik Sundvall, CTO at Truepenny Capital Management, Vadym Khodak, Head of Product at Fintech Farm, and Gabriella-May Formosa, Head of Product Development at hi.health. The panel explores the intersection of AI, inclusive leadership, and diversity in the tech and fintech sectors…

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Evo Nordics #584 - Digital Transformation 49:11

24d ago49:11

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Host Gemma Thomason delves into digital evolution with Michael Goldman, Product Manager for Data & AI at Länsförsäkringar, Kevin Albrecht, Interim Head of Product at Resurs, and Regina Rasmanis, COO/CTO at Rediem Capital. They discuss leading digital transformation across finance, insurance, and investment sectors. Michael shares insights on AI imp…

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Evo Nordics #583 - AI & It's Impacts On Security And Business - Part 2 35:00

1M ago35:00

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Host Chris Hackett speaks with Tony Eklund, Information Technology Security Specialist at ICA Gruppen; Per Gustavsson, Chief Information Security Officer at Stratsys; and Marcus Södervall, Head of Trust at Stravito. This insightful conversation explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping security frameworks and trust management across industr…

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Evo Nordics #582 - AI & It's Impacts On Security And Business - Part 1 1:07:32

1M ago1:07:32

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Host Chris Hackett is joined by Victoria Ekstedt, Chief Information Security Officer at Orange Digital Services; Paul de Freene, Founder of NordicDesert AB; Rajeev Kumar Jain, Cyber Engineering Team Leader at IKEA; and Konrad Jelen, VP Data Science & AI at Kolomolo. This panel of experts shares how artificial intelligence is transforming the cybers…

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Evo Nordics #581 - Leading Internal Facing Teams 45:18

1M ago45:18

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Host Gemma Thomason is joined by Gabriella-May Formosa, Head of Product Development at hi.health, Jasper Mills, Head of Product and Engineering Operations at Trustly, and Roshni Bharadwaj, Group Product Manager at Pleo. Together, they share insights on leading internal-facing teams, fostering collaboration, and driving efficiency within product and…

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Evo Nordics #580 - Leading The Product With Security 33:19

1M ago33:19

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Host Chris Hackett is joined by Fahd Gondal, Project Manager, Cybersecurity at Independent Contractor, Prabhu Dorairaj, Engineering Manager at Flightradar24, and Yousef Hashem, RAN Security System Manager at Ericsson. They delve into the evolving role of security in product development and how it shapes the future of engineering and technology. The…

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Evo Nordics #579 - How Are Businesses Shaped By Security & GRC 47:24

1M ago47:24

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Host Chris Hackett leads a compelling discussion on the intersection of business, security, and governance with Nordic industry experts. Carl-Johan Ekelund, Head of Security at Atea Sverige, Mikko Laiso, Physical Security Leader at Ramboll, and Jennie Wallin, Head of Business Risk at Vattenfall, explore how security and GRC practices shape organiza…

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Evo Nordics #578 - The Future Of SEO And Digital Strategy - AI’s Impact On Marketing 1:01:25

1M ago1:01:25

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Host Sophie Gould speaks with Diana Caplinska, Fractional CMO at FameOverflow; Jonas Strandell, Chief Marketing Officer at Besedo; and Dmitriy Yasinskiy, Product Marketing Manager at CtrlPrint. This expert panel dives into the evolving landscape of SEO and digital strategy, focusing on how artificial intelligence is reshaping marketing workflows an…

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Evo Nordics #577 - Women In Data 36:29

1M ago36:29

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Host Charlotte Roberts spotlights women driving data innovation with Carren Johnson, Data and Analytics Manager at Daniel Wellington; Valeria Ragagnin, Engineering Manager of the Data Product Team at Electrolux Group; and Lovisa Lannesand, Data & Analytics Manager at Foodora. This episode highlights their diverse experiences in data leadership, tec…

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Evo Nordics #576 - Data-Driven Business Strategy 45:45

1M ago45:45

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Host Charlotte Roberts engages with Adarsh Mahesan Shyna, Lead Project Leader for Data Engineering & Architecture Strategy at Nordea; Dhany Saputra, Head of Data Science, AI, and Cloud Architecture at Micropower Group; and Charanya Thangaraj, Service Area Manager for Data Access Services at Volvo Buses. The discussion explores how data is driving i…

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Evo Nordics #575 - RegTech 43:53

1M ago43:53

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Host Gemma Thomason leads a focused discussion with Sarah Quantrill, Head of Legal, UK at SEB, and Sabina Ausfelt, Head of Regulatory, Risk & Oversight at Juni. The conversation explores how RegTech is reshaping financial compliance, streamlining legal frameworks, and enabling better oversight within the Nordic and UK financial sectors. With insigh…

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May, the candle in the window, and getting old in Denmark: The Danish Year Part 5 8:19

1M ago8:19

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There's a lovely May tradition in Denmark of setting a candle in the window on the evening of May 4. This is to commemorate the surrender of the Germans and the end of the Nazi occupation in 1945. The Nazis imposed a blackout on Denmark to confuse the Allied air forces, so now that they were defeated, a candle in a window became a small symbol of r…

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The Modern India Podcast #71-The First and Only: Dr. Sulagna Chattopadhyay on Grit and Perseverance 39:25

1M ago39:25

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In this episode of the Det Moderne India Podcast, we speak with Dr. Sulagna Chattopadhyay — a pioneer in climate journalism, environmental advocacy, and polar policy. As the Founder-Editor of Geography and You and the driving force behind the SaGAA think tank, Sulagna has spent over two decades shaping India’s climate discourse. Her journey has not…

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Communicating value to US Payers: Insights for Pharma and Medtech 59:02

2M ago59:02

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Send us a text What do global market access teams need to know about the US market? What do US payers expect to hear from Pharma and Medtech companies? What kind of value messaging resonates in the US? How do you prepare for launch in a market as diverse as the US? In this Global Whispers episode, Louise Maddison (Senior Consultant – Global Market …

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Evo Nordics #574 - AI And FinTech - How Is It Optimising The Industry 49:57

2M ago49:57

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Host Gemma Thomason is joined by Henrik Rosén, Founder of RosenRo; Andreas Mjelde, Co-Founder & CEO of Two; and Per-Jørgen Dam-Nielsen, Chief Technology Officer at Lendo Group. Together, they unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping the FinTech space—from optimized lending and smarter financial platforms to automation and innovation in digit…

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Evo Nordics #573 - Adopting Ways Of Working For Business With New AI Capabilities 47:00

2M ago47:00

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Charlotte Roberts hosts a discussion with Kristofer Jakobsson, Manager of Data Science Nordics at Fortum; Niklas Jönsson, Analytics & Performance Manager at GlobalConnect; Claes Toll, Head of Data & Analytics at Voyado; and Rakesh Rana, Head of Data at Haypp Group. They explore how modern businesses are adopting new ways of working to align with em…

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Navigating market access: Launch strategies and health economic modelling for medical devices 44:41

2M ago44:41

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Send us a text Discover how health economics can support successful Medical Device launch, proposition development, and market access This episode offers an insightful journey into the world of medical device market access. Specialists from our health economics and market access teams explore the hidden challenges faced by medical devices companies…

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Evo Nordics #571 - How AI Is Transforming Leadership 43:17

2M ago43:17

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Host Gemma Thomason is joined by Mario Vieira, Chief Technology Officer at Duvi Pensions, Konrad Öhman, Engineering Manager at Bokio, and Robert Gavelin, Senior Engineering Manager at PayPal to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing leadership across the tech landscape. They discuss the shift in managerial roles, AI-powered decision…

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Evo Nordics #570 - Digital Transformation Strategies And Success Stories 45:35

2M ago45:35

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Sophie Gould hosts a compelling conversation with Fabio Fonseca, Head of Engineering Payments at IKEA, Francesco Giorgetti, Global Engineering Lead for DevOps and Test Automation at Electrolux, and Dmytro Basan, Engineering Manager at Klarna. They explore real-world digital transformation journeys across global enterprises, highlighting engineering…

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