USA


Real innovation takes place on the edge of transformation


Real innovation takes place on the edge of transformation

February 2013

Conversation with John Sculley, former CEO of Apple and PepsiCo, on – innovation in technology – his experience as CEO – opportunities in leverage buyouts


“If you’re big in diversification it reduces the risk”


“If you’re big in diversification it reduces the risk”

April 2012

(Part 1 of 4) Conversation with Dick Kovacevich, chairman emeritus of Wells Fargo, on – sub-prime mortgages – the discipline required in risk management – the impact of regulatory costs on financial services


“If you’re big in diversification it reduces the risk”


“If you’re big in diversification it reduces the risk”

April 2012

(Part 2 of 4) Conversation with Dick Kovacevich, chairman emeritus of Wells Fargo, on – the diversification of risk – the secrets of cross-selling – successful business-model strategies.


“If you’re big in diversification it reduces the risk”


“If you’re big in diversification it reduces the risk”

April 2012

(Part 3 of 4) Conversation with Dick Kovacevich, chairman emeritus of Wells Fargo, on – the misconception of “large is bad, large is risky” – the disadvantage of concentration – Wells Fargo’s operational complexity.


“If you’re big in diversification it reduces the risk”


“If you’re big in diversification it reduces the risk”

April 2012

(Part 4 of 4) Conversation with Dick Kovacevich, chairman emeritus of Wells Fargo, on – increased regulation in the banking sector – the state of the United States – his fears for the future.


“We believe in a balanced budget”


“We believe in a balanced budget”

September 2011

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Mick Cornett, Mayor of Oklahoma City - why Oklahoma City has lower unemployment than other parts of the US - the importance of government as an employer - what the rest of the country can learn from it.


“We believe in a balanced budget”


“We believe in a balanced budget”

September 2011

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Mick Cornett, Mayor of Oklahoma City - resisting temptation to leverage - attracting large companies to the city - the shrinking role of unions.


“We believe in a balanced budget”


“We believe in a balanced budget”

September 2011

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Mick Cornett, Mayor of Oklahoma City - project-specific taxes for infrastructure - city voters approve of higher taxes but federally voters don’t - the importance of balanced budgets.