2050 Investors Podcast
Economy, Planet, Markets and You
Welcome to 2050 Investors your monthly guide to understanding the intricate connections between finance, globalisation, and ESG.
Join host Kokou Agbo-Bloua, Head of Economics, Cross-Asset & Quant Research at Societe Generale, for an exploration of the economic and market megatrends shaping the present and future, and how these trends might influence our progress to meeting 2050’s challenging global sustainability targets. In each episode, Kokou deep-dives into the events impacting the economy, financial markets, the planet, and society.
Through a magical blend of personal anecdotes, in-depth research and narratives overlaid with music, sound effects, and pop culture references, there’s certainly something for everyone.
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28 Nov 2025
Data Centers: Where AI builds its brain (ft. Sikander Rashid, Global Head of AI Infrastructure at Brookfield)
Tune in now to uncover the hidden infrastructure behind AI—and what it means for the future of technology, finance, and...
Data Centers: Where AI builds its brain (ft. Sikander Rashid, Global Head of AI Infrastructure at Brookfield)
Tune in now to uncover the hidden infrastructure behind AI—and what it means for the future of technology, finance, and...
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Tune in now to uncover the hidden infrastructure behind AI—and what it means for the future of technology, finance, and the planet.
Data Centers: Where AI builds its brain (ft. Sikander Rashid, Global Head of AI Infrastructure at Brookfield)
25 Sep 2025
Stablecoins: DeFi-ing Traditional Finance with Joseph Lubin, Co-founder of Ethereum
Stablecoins, once a niche segment of the cryptocurrency market, are rapidly emerging as a vital bridge between the...
Stablecoins: DeFi-ing Traditional Finance with Joseph Lubin, Co-founder of Ethereum
Stablecoins, once a niche segment of the cryptocurrency market, are rapidly emerging as a vital bridge between the...
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Stablecoins, once a niche segment of the cryptocurrency market, are rapidly emerging as a vital bridge between the digital innovation of decentralised finance (DeFi) and traditional finance (TradFi).
Stablecoins: DeFi-ing Traditional Finance with Joseph Lubin, Co-founder of Ethereum
30 May 2025
The €14 trillion question: Can Europe finance its own future? (ft Anne-Christine Champion)
Europe, once the driving force of global progress, gave birth to the Industrial Revolution, Enlightenment ideals,...
The €14 trillion question: Can Europe finance its own future? (ft Anne-Christine Champion)
Europe, once the driving force of global progress, gave birth to the Industrial Revolution, Enlightenment ideals,...
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Europe, once the driving force of global progress, gave birth to the Industrial Revolution, Enlightenment ideals, innovative scientific discoveries, and a cultural renaissance that shaped modern civilization. However, today, amid trade wars, geopolitical crises and industrial and technological advancements, Europe finds itself at a critical crossroads.
The €14 trillion question: Can Europe finance its own future? (ft Anne-Christine Champion)
28 Apr 2025
The Geoengineering Gamble: When Sky Is No Longer the Limit (ft. Hans van der Loo, Co-founder of the Blue Cooling Initiative)
Every so often, a bold new climate solution emerges - hailed as the answer to humanity's looming environmental crisis....
The Geoengineering Gamble: When Sky Is No Longer the Limit (ft. Hans van der Loo, Co-founder of the Blue Cooling Initiative)
Every so often, a bold new climate solution emerges - hailed as the answer to humanity's looming environmental crisis....
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Every so often, a bold new climate solution emerges - hailed as the answer to humanity's looming environmental crisis. From carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies to nature-based solutions, these innovations offer hope. But one of the most provocative - and polarizing - is geoengineering.
The Geoengineering Gamble: When Sky Is No Longer the Limit (ft. Hans van der Loo, Co-founder of the Blue Cooling Initiative)
02 Apr 2025
The Dual Power of Advertising: From Ad-diction to Good-vertising
Think about the last advert you saw. Was it the first or the 100th time you saw it? Today, the average person sees...
The Dual Power of Advertising: From Ad-diction to Good-vertising
Think about the last advert you saw. Was it the first or the 100th time you saw it? Today, the average person sees...
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Think about the last advert you saw. Was it the first or the 100th time you saw it? Today, the average person sees around 5,000 to 10,000 ads a day - a significant jump from the 500 ads a day in the 1970s.
The Dual Power of Advertising: From Ad-diction to Good-vertising
04 Mar 2025
The Alchemy of Sales: Earning Client Trust Across Cultures (ft. Yann Garnier, Head of Sales, Global Markets at Societe Generale)
What qualities make the best salespeople? And what are the secrets behind their ability to sell anything — from a simple...
The Alchemy of Sales: Earning Client Trust Across Cultures (ft. Yann Garnier, Head of Sales, Global Markets at Societe Generale)
What qualities make the best salespeople? And what are the secrets behind their ability to sell anything — from a simple...
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What qualities make the best salespeople? And what are the secrets behind their ability to sell anything — from a simple pen to a car, a house or even an options-based systematic overlay on US equities?
The Alchemy of Sales: Earning Client Trust Across Cultures (ft. Yann Garnier, Head of Sales, Global Markets at Societe Generale)
29 Jan 2025
Financing Tomorrow: Banking Across Generations (ft. Slawomir Krupa, CEO of Societe Generale)
How did the banking system evolve from a simple bench—the very origin of the word “bank”—into the sophisticated...
Financing Tomorrow: Banking Across Generations (ft. Slawomir Krupa, CEO of Societe Generale)
How did the banking system evolve from a simple bench—the very origin of the word “bank”—into the sophisticated...
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How did the banking system evolve from a simple bench—the very origin of the word “bank”—into the sophisticated institutions that drive the global economy?
Financing Tomorrow: Banking Across Generations (ft. Slawomir Krupa, CEO of Societe Generale)
15 Oct 2024
The Risk Takers: The Art of Risk Management
Host Kokou sits down with Hatem Mustapha, Co-Head of Global Markets, to discuss the ins and outs of managing risk.
The Risk Takers: The Art of Risk Management
Host Kokou sits down with Hatem Mustapha, Co-Head of Global Markets, to discuss the ins and outs of managing risk.
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Host Kokou sits down with Hatem Mustapha, Co-Head of Global Markets, to discuss the ins and outs of managing risk.
The Risk Takers: The Art of Risk Management
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