The Next Stage podcast by Web Summit
403 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHear from those at the forefront of tech and business worlds, cultural icons and influencers, and key global leaders to tackle the world’s most pressing issues, and you can listen in here - all on The Next Stage Podcast
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In conversation with Kevin Hart
April 14, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBWhere is activewear going beyond 2020? In this session, Kevin Hart joins Techstyle Fashion Group's co-founder and co-CEO, Adam Goldenberg, to share the latest on fashion, tech and building their business empires. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message
Why you should start a company in a recession | Collision
April 13, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBAn economic downturn can offer many advantages for startups. With a recession on the horizon, this could be the perfect time to start your business. Three of Silicon Valley's leading VCs tell us why. Support the show (https://websummit.com/)
Why you should start a company in a recession
April 13, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBAn economic downturn can offer many advantages for startups. With a recession on the horizon, this could be the perfect time to start your business. Three of Silicon Valley's leading VCs tell us why. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message
In conversation with Ursula von der Leyen
April 07, 2021 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.46 MBThe President of the European Commission tells us how she is a tech optimist and how technology and mankind can truly benefit each other. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message
Ursula von der Leyen | Web Summit 2020
April 07, 2021 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.46 MBThe President of the European Commission tells us how she is a tech optimist and how technology and mankind can truly benefit each other. Support the show (https://websummit.com/)
Will the gaming industry ever stop growing?
April 06, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBThe gaming industry is one of those whose inexorable growth has only been accelerated by what's happened in 2020. Mobile gaming has exploded, there's been a spike in subscriptions, there are more platforms and ways to play than ever, and the next generation hardware being released in Q4 will see 'perfect storm' conditions. Laura Miele, chief studio officer of EA and one of the most powerful women in the industry, will give her take on an unprecedented year, and tell us why she believes gam...
How much tax is enough tax?
March 31, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.79 MBPascal Saint-Amans, Jane McCormick of KPMG and Ryan Broderick of BuzzFeed. If you think that the hardest thing to understand is income tax then you are in good company - Albert Einstein's. If you would like to better understand tax then you should come to this session where you will hear from some of the world's authorities on just how much tax is right. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://pod...
The next rising tide of innovation with Ryan Holmes
March 30, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBRyan Holmes, Jean-François Gagné, Michele Romanow, Ba Blackstock and Jon Erlichman An eclectic panel with of tech ambassadors talking about their home-grown success in Canada, and their advice for a next wave of innovators around the world. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message
Will the machines eat us all?
March 24, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBThis talk from Web Summit asks what the future for human-machine relations holds and whether we should be worried.. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message
Why do we love doomsday scenarios?
March 23, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBPart mythbusting, part metaphysics - join us for an in-depth chat with AI philosopher Nick Bostrom. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message
Have we forgotten about climate change?
March 17, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBDuring this session, Apple vice president of environment, policy and social initiatives Lisa Jackson and Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai sit down to discuss how solutions for systemic inequity will also address climate change. Apple recently announced that its supply chain and products will be carbon neutral by 2030, and that it will prioritise racial equity as it pursues this goal. Reflecting on their individual paths and what inspires them about the possibilities ahead, Lisa and Mala...
Siyabulela Mandela and systemic injustice
March 16, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBFor centuries, millions of people have been brutally crushed beneath the jackboot of institutional racism. Systemic revolution to eradicate oppression is long overdue. This session welcomes influential civil rights leaders to discuss how, collectively, we can rise to the challenge. For 10% off the price of your Collision ticket, visit CollisionConf.com/Tickets and enter the code TNS10. That’s TNS10 for 10% off your Collision 2021 ticket. "The best technology conference on the planet". F...
How to sell a great story with David Schneider
March 10, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBIt all comes down to storytelling. Setting the narratives straight for a new product or a spin-off? Let experienced raconteurs lead the way. For 10% off the price of your Collision ticket, visit CollisionConf.com/Tickets and enter the code TNS10. That’s TNS10 for 10% off your Collision 2021 ticket. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message
Beyond the bombshell with Gretchen Carlson
March 09, 2021 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.29 MBJournalist and whistleblower, Gretchen Carlson will talk paving the way for #MeToo and her continued advocacy for victims of sexual harassment. For 10% off the price of your Collision ticket, visit CollisionConf.com/Tickets and enter the code TNS10. That’s TNS10 for 10% off your Collision 2021 ticket. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message
Beyond the bombshell with Gretchen Carlson | Collision from Home
March 09, 2021 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.29 MBJournalist and whistleblower, Gretchen Carlson will talk paving the way for #MeToo and her continued advocacy for victims of sexual harassment. For 10% off the price of your Collision ticket, visit CollisionConf.com/Tickets and enter the code TNS10. That’s TNS10 for 10% off your Collision 2021 ticket. Support the show (https://websummit.com/)
TikTok’s Unstoppable Journey - Gary Vaynerchuk
March 03, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBFrom viral sensations to culture-making moments, TikTok captured our hearts and attention this year. Join entrepreneur, marketing guru and internet personality Gary Vaynerchuk, and TikTok’s vice president of global business solutions, Blake Chandlee, as they discuss what's been an incredible year for the app. Learn what the future looks like for content, marketing and brands on the short-form video platform, and discover everything you wanted to know about TikTok from the experts. For 10%...
How to deal with protests during a pandemic
March 02, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBIt couldn't be a busier time for the American Civil Liberties Union. Amid a Covid-19 pandemic and protest pandemonium, the organisation must protect the vulnerable and fight discrimination, whether on the streets, behind bars, or at the polls. As an election looms and racial tensions rage on, ACLU president Susan Herman joins us for a candid fireside chat on how her staff face these challenges –remotely – and how she keeps spirits high when the stakes are higher. For 10% off the price ...
Ending mass incarceration with CNN's Van Jones
February 24, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBThe American judicial system is structurally racist, perpetuating an injustice within American society. Major criminal justice reform is needed, but how can it be achieved? We are joined by Reform Alliance's president, Bob Pilon, and CEO, Van Jones, who will share how they have been working on giving a voice to the voiceless and freedom to the chained. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podc...
How to Thrive in the next normal | Arianna Huffington
February 23, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBMuch has been said about the 'new normal', but what will our return to regular life look like? Has the narrative around 'peak performance' and productivity actually changed, or do old habits die hard? Entrepreneur and wellness advocate Arianna Huffington shares the learnings that Thrive Global has gathered over the last few months. Support the show (https://websummit.com/)
How to Thrive in the next normal
February 23, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBMuch has been said about the 'new normal', but what will our return to regular life look like? Has the narrative around 'peak performance' and productivity actually changed, or do old habits die hard? Entrepreneur and wellness advocate Arianna Huffington shares the learnings that Thrive Global has gathered over the last few months. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...
Working from home with David Guetta
February 17, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this fireside interview, international superstar David Guetta talks about producing music during the pandemic. It’s been an incredible year for the DJ and producer, who has raised more than US$1.5 million in Covid-19 relief and has broken the Guinness World Record for the most-watched livestream on Facebook. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message
Misinformation in the age of coronavirus
February 16, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIn the last few months, news has stepped into the sun as a global force for good, communicating the message on how we can stop spreading Covid-19. The fight against fake news has taken on fresh significance in these trying times, but are we winning it? "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message
Misinformation in the age of coronavirus | Collision from Home
February 16, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIn the last few months, news has stepped into the sun as a global force for good, communicating the message on how we can stop spreading Covid-19. The fight against fake news has taken on fresh significance in these trying times, but are we winning it? Support the show (https://websummit.com/)
Should Captain America Be The President?
February 10, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBAt a crucial time in democratic history, these three speakers are doing what they can to make a difference. Co-founders Mark Kassen, Joe Kiani and Captain America himself - Chris Evans - are here to talk about A Starting Point, their civic engagement video-based app that helps voters better understand the issues of the day. Support the show (https://websummit.com/)
Should Captain America be The President?
February 10, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBAt a crucial time in democratic history, these three speakers are doing what they can to make a difference. Co-founders Mark Kassen, Joe Kiani and Captain America himself - Chris Evans - are here to talk about A Starting Point, their civic engagement video-based app that helps voters better understand the issues of the day. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/w...
Margaret Atwood | Collision from Home 2020
February 09, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBAn in-depth conversation with one of the leading storytellers of our time - Margaret Atwood. Margaret’s enduring literary and cultural appeal has undoubtedly been rekindled in recent years with the incredible reception to Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale. The television series adaptation brought her classic 1985 novel to a modern audience, and came at a critical juncture in global politics. Support the show (https://websummit.com/)
In conversation with Margaret Atwood
February 09, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBAn in-depth conversation with one of the leading storytellers of our time - Margaret Atwood. Margaret’s enduring literary and cultural appeal has undoubtedly been rekindled in recent years with the incredible reception to Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale. The television series adaptation brought her classic 1985 novel to a modern audience, and came at a critical juncture in global politics. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send ...
Serena Williams - Game, set, match.
February 03, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this exclusive talk, design unicorn Away co-founder Jen Rubio and tennis legend Serena Williams discuss the power of collaboration in business, and winning leadership insights from their careers. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message
Justin Trudeau on how to lead a nation | Collision from Home
February 02, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBAn exclusive conversation with the Prime Minister of Canada on the year ahead. Support the show (https://websummit.com/)
Justin Trudeau on how to lead a nation
February 02, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBAn exclusive conversation with the Prime Minister of Canada on the year ahead. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message
Liam Payne, Spotify & The Best Talk Ever
January 27, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBJoin popstar and One Directioner Liam Payne and Spotify's head of music, Marian Dicus, as they discuss music creation and distribution in 2020. How are the role and expectations of the artist evolving? What has been the effect on the music industry – and what will be the lasting legacy – of a year like no other? "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/m...
In conversation with Paris Hilton
January 26, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBInvestor, reality star and heiress Paris Hilton talks about her life, career and plans for the future. While she’s known as the heiress to a hotel empire, much of her income comes from her retail businesses. With 50 stores worldwide and 19 product lines, sales have generated more than US$3 billion, according to Forbes. Listen in as she spoke at Collision from Home 2020 "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice mes...
Paris Hilton | Collision from Home 2020
January 26, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBInvestor, reality star and heiress Paris Hilton talks about her life, career and plans for the future. While she’s known as the heiress to a hotel empire, much of her income comes from her retail businesses. With 50 stores worldwide and 19 product lines, sales have generated more than US$3 billion, according to Forbes. Listen in as she spoke at Collision from Home 2020 Support the show (https://websummit.com/)
Headspace's Andy Puddicombe and meditation
January 20, 2021 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.35 MBHeadspace's Andy Puddicombe explains the importance of meditation and how apps like Headspace can start you on a journey to a cleaner mindset. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message
Electric scooters, bikes, skateboards.. What's the future for micro-mobility?
January 19, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBHave you been dissuaded from using mass transport recently? With electric bikes, scooters and skateboards on the up, is the freedom of micro-mobility more appealing? CEO of Lime, Wayne Ting, is here to discuss the company's plans for the next decade. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message
Should robots have rights?
January 13, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBWith John Basl, Steve Petersen, Ben Goertzel, Fouzia Adjailia and Louise Lucas Many experts have warned of the importance to protecting humanity from advanced AI, but could we reach a time when we are a threat to the robots? We'll discuss whether the concept of rights applies to humans alone. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message
The worst pitch I've ever heard.
January 06, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBJonathan Teo of Binary Capital, Christine Herron of Intel Capital, Matt Mazzeo of Lowercase Capital, and Alex Konrad of Forbes took to the stage to share the worst pitches they've heard and to advise on how you can avoid making similar mistakes. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message
Ronaldinho & Luis Figo: Do footballers make good entrepreneurs?
December 30, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBThe panel includes Luis Figo, Co-Founder of Dream Football, Ronaldinho, Footballer and Investor in Zoome, and James Dart, Sport Editor for The Guardian. Does success on the playing field translate to success in business? Two of the greatest footballers of all time reflect on their playing careers and how they are as competitive as ever. "The best technology conference on the planet". Join us in Lisbon this November. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, I...
Ronaldinho & Luis Figo: Do footballers make good entrepreneurs?
December 30, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBThe panel includes Luis Figo, Co-Founder of Dream Football, Ronaldinho, Footballer and Investor in Zoome, and James Dart, Sport Editor for The Guardian. Does success on the playing field translate to success in business? Two of the greatest footballers of all time reflect on their playing careers and how they are as competitive as ever. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.co...
What will the first human martians look like?
December 23, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBScott Solomon Meet the mutant humans of Mars. Professor of evolutionary biology Scott Solomon explains why babies born on the Red Planet will look, function, and behave dramatically different from us Earthlings. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message
In conversation with Justin Trudeau
December 16, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBFeaturing Justin Trudeau and Shahrzad Rafati. Collision kicks off a with fireside chat with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Canada's plans to remain a vibrant hub for entrepreneurship. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message
Anxiety in a time of isolation
December 08, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.36 MBCombatting anxiety is a challenge even in 'normal' times. Finding solace in the time of Covid-19 is even harder. This session will explore how we can stay sane in spite of all the craziness around us. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message
Anxiety in a time of isolation | Collision from Home 2020
December 08, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.36 MBCombatting anxiety is a challenge even in 'normal' times. Finding solace in the time of Covid-19 is even harder. This session will explore how we can stay sane in spite of all the craziness around us. Support the show (https://websummit.com/)
How to spot the next billion dollar business
December 02, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBHarvard Business School's Julia Austin, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers' Eric Feng, Khosla Ventures' Benjamin Ling and CNN's Dylan Byers at Collision Conf 2018. What are the factors that determine whether a startup will launch and then flounder versus soar into a huge, game-changing endeavor? What separates those entrepreneurs who will set the tech world on fire? Hear from a group of experts who have helped build Facebook, Google, DigitalOcean and others and are taking bets on companies t...
Do we really need offices? | Collision from Home 2020
December 01, 2020 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBOne of the world's leading authorities on workplace culture sits down with a company that is leading brands' creative campaigns as they reinvent themselves through the pandemic and beyond. The two share thoughts and data about the work-from-home revolution, and how it will change offices for good. Support the show (https://websummit.com/)
Do we really need offices?
December 01, 2020 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBOne of the world's leading authorities on workplace culture sits down with a company that is leading brands' creative campaigns as they reinvent themselves through the pandemic and beyond. The two share thoughts and data about the work-from-home revolution, and how it will change offices for good. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message
Edward Snowden | Web Summit 2019
November 25, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBWith only seven days separating us between now and Web Summit 2020 we've decided to throwback to one of most popular talks from last year's Web Summit with Edward Snowden Edward Snowden, the man who risked everything to expose the US government’s system of mass surveillance. A name familiar to us all, we know the actions which have led him to living a life in hiding. But how much do we really know about the background and motivations which led him to take these seismic societal actions? ...
Shaquille O'Neal | Collision from Home 2020
November 24, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn 2020, work is evolving on a daily basis, and Steady is helping people navigate this new normal. Company CEO Adam Roseman is joined by NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal (an investor in and advocate of the platform) to discuss how the app can help to ease the crisis facing millions of gig and hourly workers. Support the show (https://websummit.com/)
In conversation with Shaquille O'Neal
November 24, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn 2020, work is evolving on a daily basis, and Steady is helping people navigate this new normal. Company CEO Adam Roseman is joined by NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal (an investor in and advocate of the platform) to discuss how the app can help to ease the crisis facing millions of gig and hourly workers. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/websummit/message
Conquering your tech addiction
November 18, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBJustin McLeod, Dame Til Wykes and Katie Collins Endless scrolling, constant texting, and living our lives staring at phones. These are some of the signs of tech addiction. So much of modern life is spent gazing at that black mirror. In this session we hear from two leading proponents of getting people off their phones and out into the real world. "The best technology conference on the planet". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters....