Nordic Visionaries

Nordic Visionaries explores topics such as carbon neutrality, climate adaptation in food, energy, and transport, and the rise of circular and bio-based economies. It delves into how Nordic societies prioritise healthy and environmentally conscious choices and showcases international collaborations, including Nordic-US investment opportunities driving green transformation through digital innovation.

Beyond sustainability, the podcast shines a light on the Nordic way of life, focusing on reducing social inequality, fostering trust, and empowering civil society. It also highlights inclusive technologies that bridge societal gaps, amplifies the voices of young Nordic change-makers, and examines the intersection of geopolitics, AI, and digital innovation.

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Podcast Episodes

Episode 01 How To Turn Banking Customers Into Sustainability Champions

Tune in to learn how mindful spending can open the door to real progress for our communities and the planet.

Episode 02 How global Hackathons are Accelerating Sustainable Tech

Hop on over to the podcast and see what Ann has to say about turning out-of-the-box ideas into real-world impact.

Episode 03 How Nordic Capitalism Prioritizes Profit and Climate for A More Sustainable Future

Can capitalism be sustainable? Not yet. But it has to be. That’s the provocative message from Dr. Robert Strand, Executive Director of the Nordic Center at UC Berkeley.
Should business leaders become public advocates for sustainable policy? And if they don't, who will? Tune in to find out!

Episode 04 How TOMRA is Rethinking the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Paradigm

Is your business truly part of the solution, or are you waiting for regulation to catch up? Let us know what you think. What’s the next right step for companies aiming to build a more sustainable future?

Episode 05 How Nordic Data Centers Supercharging New Energy Source to Power AI

If you’re curious about how to marry environmental goals with profitable outcomes or if you’re just looking to see how data center “refineries” might help reinvent the way we power our digital lives, this episode is a must-listen. Peder’s passion and practical insight definitely blew our minds.

Episode 06 Regulating the Future: Innovation, AI, and Global Tech Power

Not every tech platform that dominates headlines or market share is improving our lives. Anu’s call is especially resonant for European and Nordic innovators. Don’t try to be the next Google. Build the next innovation that actually improves lives.

Join the conversation and share your thoughts.

Episode 07 The Icelandic Blueprint. How Videntifier and NATO Innovation Fund Are Shaping a Safer, Smarter Future

What do Iceland, AI, and NATO’s deep tech investments have in common? In this episode of Innovation Storytellers, part of our Nordic Visionaries Pocket Podcast series, we explore that connection with Ari Jónsson, COO of Videntifier and Board Director of NATO Innovation Fund.

Episode 08 Beyond Profit: How Gen Z Leaders Are Creating a Circular & Sustainable Future

What does building a business with climate responsibility at its core look like, not as an add-on but as a starting point?
If you've ever wondered what it takes to move beyond marketing slogans and put climate into the DNA of your business, this conversation is for you.

Episode 09 How BIG Is Architecting Sustainable Structures from Earth to the Moon and Back Again

This episode is more than a journey through architecture. It invites us to rethink how we design our lives, cities, and shared future!

Tune in to this weeks episode to hear more!

Episode 10 How Stanford University Is Inspired By Nordic Sustainability Methods

Join us for a conversation that might change the way you see the systems around you and your role in shaping them. And if you're working on sustainability at a Nordic campus or institution.

Tune in to find out!