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Battlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesIceland: A Strategic Ally in the North Atlantic | Battlegrounds | H.R. McMaster | Hoover InstitutionJoin Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir, Iceland’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster, as they discuss the evolving U.S.-Iceland relationship, Icelandic-European relations, and the continued security challenges of the Arctic. Appointed as the Special Envoy of Council of Europe Secretary General on the situation of children of Ukraine, Gylfadóttir provides an insight into her vital role in raising awareness of the challenges facing the children of Ukraine, the driving forces behind Putin’s behavior, and why sustained support for Ukraine from Europe and the US is critica...2025-06-0452 minBattlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesPresident Pavel On How Europe And America Can Build A Better Future | Battlegrounds With H.R. McMasterJoin Petr Pavel, President of Czechia, and Hoover Senior Fellow, H.R. McMaster, as they discuss Czechia’s evolving role in European security, opportunities to restore peace to Europe and prevent future conflicts, and a vision of a positive agenda for a transatlantic relationship between the US and Europe. Reflecting on the importance of collective defense, Pavel provides his thoughts on the transatlantic response necessary to counter Chinese aggression and the shadow war Russia is waging against Europe, the crucial role the US plays in NATO, as well as the importance of the European Union to Czechia, what we ca...2025-05-231h 01Battlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesCanada: A Partnership Under Stress | Battlegrounds With H.R. McMasterJoin former director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, David Vigneault, and Hoover Senior Fellow, H.R. McMaster, as they discuss the Canadian federal election results, trade, and the potential for a common agenda for the future of the US-Canada alliance. Reflecting on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s victory in the Canadian federal election in April 2025 and President Trump’s recent controversial comments on Canada as the ‘51st state’, Vigneault provides his thoughts on the importance of the US-Canada relationship and outlines a positive agenda of cooperation between both countries in areas including North American defense, intelligence cooperation, missile defense...2025-05-1459 minBattlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBoris Johnson: The Future of Transatlantic Security | Battlegrounds w/ H.R. McMasterJoin The Right Honorable Boris Johnson, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2022, and Hoover Senior Fellow, H.R. McMaster, as they discuss the war in Ukraine, British and European politics, and the future of the transatlantic relationship. Reflecting on the special relationship between the US and UK, Johnson provides his thoughts on how the relationship is evolving and the importance of US-UK cooperation in tackling Chinese aggression, as well as the broad nature of geostrategic competition with the axis of aggressors of North Korea, China, Russia and Iran, the need for a strong coordinated international response...2025-04-301h 07Battlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Belarus: Opposition and the Fight for FreedomJoin Ms. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, National Leader of Belarus and Head of the United Transitional Cabinet, and Hoover Senior Fellow, H.R. McMaster, as they discuss the Belarusian opposition, her fight for freedom, and the importance of countering Russian aggression in Europe. With Belarus at the center of geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya discusses the nature of the Stalinist Lukashenka regime and mechanisms used to maintain their grip on power, what the opposition has accomplished and its future priorities, including the release of political prisoners and holding free and fair elections, her views on the war in Ukraine...2025-04-2349 minBattlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Türkiye: Eurasia’s Bridge Between Troubled ShoresJoin Mr. Bilal Bilici, a member of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster as they discuss Türkiye's evolving role on the global stage, its central role in the volatile Black Sea and Middle East regions, and its future in NATO. In light of the recent arrest of Istanbul mayor and presidential candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu in March 2025, Mr. Bilici reflects on the state of Turkish politics today, the country's prospects for democracy, US-Türkiye relations and the most pressing issues both countries should align on, his take on Syria following the c...2025-04-111h 10Battlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: General Nick Carter: Lessons of War and Prospects for Peace
Join General Sir Nick Carter, the United Kingdom’s former Chief of the Defence Staff, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster, as they discuss the future of warfare through the lens of conflicts in Israel, Ukraine, and Africa. Drawing on his extensive military career - serving in Western Germany, Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq, General Carter provides his thoughts on the Trump administration’s approach to the conflict in Ukraine, Putin’s ambitions in Europe, and Russia and China’s revanchist power in Africa. He discusses how conflicts in Africa, the Middle East and Europe are connecte...2025-03-2647 minBattlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Colombia: A Nation’s Struggle, Success, And Uncertain FutureJoin Colombia’s former Minister of Defense and two-time Ambassador of Colombia to the United States, Juan Carlos Pinzón, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster, as they discuss Colombia’s evolving security landscape, its relationship with the United States, Venezuela's central role in the issues facing the region, and international politics in the Western Hemisphere. Reflecting on the 2022 election of President Gustavo Petro, Pinzón provides an insight into the consequences of Colombia’s political shift to a far-left government, including increased lawlessness, territorial control and weakened security, how public sentiment is shifting ahead of the country’s 2026 pre...2025-02-2646 minBattlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Philippines: America’s Ally and Strategic ArchipelagoJoin Secretary of National Defense of the Philippines, Gilberto Teodoro, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster, as they discuss the history of US-Philippine relations, defense cooperation, and security in Southeast Asia. In light of the new US administration, Teodoro reflects on America’s long alliance with the Philippines and his expectations for the relationship over the coming years, how the Philippine government has evolved over the last several administrations in countering Chinese coercion, and the connection between Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the impact of the war in the Middle East on the se...2025-01-221h 05Battlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Lithuania: A Baltic Perspective on European SecurityJoin Lithuania’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gabrielius Landsbergis immediately following his departure from government, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster, as they discuss the outcome of the 2024 Lithuanian parliamentary election and the opportunities and challenges facing the new coalition governing the country. Amid growing geopolitical tensions, Landsbergis reflects on Russia’s sustained campaign against Europe and the Free World, the global threat from China, North Korea and Iran, the importance of sustained support for Ukraine and whether Ukraine can prevail, Lithuania’s role in countering authoritarianism in Eastern Europe, and the future of U.S.-Lithuanian relati...2025-01-0856 minBattlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: DRC: Film, the Human Condition, and Complex DynamicsJoin award-winning director, producer and screenwriter, Djo Munga, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster as they discuss Munga’s films depicting life in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Central African regional challenges, and opportunities for unleashing the potential of this resource rich country in service of its long-suffering population. Having received widespread acclaim for his work, Munga reflects on how the arts, including film, drama and literature can help us understand complex challenges facing the world from a political, economic and social perspective, how he uses film to understand the root causes of conflict in the DR...2024-12-181h 05
40 nuances de Next - les champions de la French Tech:141 Comprendre et maitriser l’impact carbone des entreprises - Rachel Delacour, cofondatrice de SweepMieux vaut tard que jamais.C’est ce que Rachel Delacour s’est dit lorsqu’elle a co-fondé Sweep en 2020.Peu alerte à l’urgence climatique jusque-là, elle subit une violente prise de conscience qui la pousse à agir, et vite.Pour cela, pas le temps de retourner sur les bancs de la fac. Elle va s’entourer des meilleurs experts sur le climat et va s’appuyer sur ce qu’elle aime : la data. Rachel n’est pas à son premier coup d’essai puisqu’elle avait fondé BIME Analytics une boite Saas qu’elle a revendu en...2024-12-051h 57Battlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Continuing to Serve: How Veterans Strengthen the Private SectorJoin Bethany Coates, founder and CEO of BreakLine, an education and employment company helping outstanding veterans, women, people of color, and people with disabilities accelerate into their next careers, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster, as they discuss BreakLine’s crucial role in preparing veterans for civilian careers and educating employers on the tremendous value veterans bring to American businesses and civil society. Former Assistant Dean at Stanford Graduate School of Business leading social impact education, Coates reflects on how veterans are often misrepresented in popular culture, the rewards of service, and values such as honor, duty, courage, lo...2024-11-1439 minBattlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Building Resilience and Overcoming AddictionFormer Naval Flight Officer and Naval Physician Dr. Alta DeRoo and Vietnam War infrantryman Dr. Don Elverd from the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation join Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster to discuss substance use disorder, ways to prevent and treat addiction, and its implications for national security. As experts in treating substance use disorders and supporting service members through recovery, Drs. DeRoo and Elverd share insights on the addiction crisis affecting Americans, mental healthcare and addiction treatment for veterans, and how communities can support individuals undergoing substance use disorder treatment. They emphasize a focus on resilience, growth, and emerging...2024-11-1138 min
DeepTechsLe capital-risque à l'heure de L'IABernard Liautaud est un éternel optimiste. Une grande force de caractère qui lui a permis de lancer Business Objects, dans les années 90, avec son compère Denis Payre. Et de signer l’une des plus belles réussites de la Tech française en revendant l’entreprise à l’Allemand SAP pour près de 5 milliards d’euros. Depuis, il a pris les commandes de Balderton Capital, la société de capital-risque londonienne, et en a fait l’un des plus gros fonds européens d'investissement. Passionné de voile est aujourd’hui considéré comme l’un des investisseurs européens les plus respectés...2024-10-2835 min
Talks from the Hoover InstitutionTo War Or Not To War: Vietnam And The Sigma Wargames | Hoover InstitutionTuesday, October 8, 2024
Hoover Institution, Stanford University
The Hoover Institution's Wargaming and Crisis Simulation Initiative presents To War or Not to War: Vietnam and the Sigma Wargames on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 2:00PM PT.
In 1964, America was slowly marching towards war in Vietnam. But what if that war could have been fought differently or avoided altogether? The Sigma Games, a series of politico-military wargames run by the Pentagon’s Joint Staff in the 1960s, sought to understand the unfolding conflict in Southeast Asia. These games, which involved top figures from the Johnson Administration—including National Security Adviser...2024-10-101h 34
The Independent with Scott AtlasH. R. McMaster: Presidential Leadership and International Conflict | Ep. 35 | PART 1/2In this episode Scott welcomes former Trump administration National Security Advisor H. R. McMaster. H.R. is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami senior fellow at Stanford's Hoover institution and also the Bernard and Susan Liautaud fellow at Freeman Spogli Institute, and he also lectures at Stanford's business school. They have a conversation about several of today's hotspots in the world including ongoing military battles arising under the Biden Administration and how our elected leaders are functioning to keep us safe.2024-10-0935 minBattlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Venezuela: Stolen Election And The Struggle For LibertyIn this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Leopoldo López discuss ongoing protests in Venezuela, the Maduro regime’s tactics of repression, and prospects for the restoration of the Venezuelan constitution and the end of Maduro’s despotic rule.
Join former mayor of Caracas and Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo López and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster as they examine Venezuela’s authoritarian socialist regime and prospects for the restoration of the Venezuelan constitution. Reflecting on the country’s stolen presidential election in July 2024, López shares his insights on the Maduro regime’s mechanisms of...2024-10-0241 minBattlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Afghanistan Under Taliban Tyranny: A Conversation With Adela Raz | Hoover InstitutionIn this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Adela Raz discuss the humanitarian catastrophe and systemic human rights abuses under Taliban rule, the lessons and consequences of the collapse of the Afghanistan Republic, and the future of Afghanistan and its diaspora.
Join former Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to the United States, Adela Raz, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster as they reflect on the geostrategic consequences of the 2021 collapse of Afghanistan. Ambassador Raz shares her insights on the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the humanitarian catastrophe and systemic human rights abuses currently facing...2024-09-1156 min
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques155. Can We Be Candid? How to Communicate Clearly and DirectlyNavigators know the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. In charting a course through communication, Susan Rice says the best route is often the most direct.Throughout her career at the forefront of American diplomacy and foreign policy, Rice has been no stranger to high-stakes situations that hinge on clear and candid communication. As she says, “I'm very direct. I don't believe in playing games, going around people, and being passive-aggressive. I shoot straight.” Rice graduated from Stanford University in 1986 and served as the US Ambassador to the United Nations from 2009 to 2013 and t...2024-08-1318 minBattlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Tibet: A View from the Top of the World, with Lobsang Sangay | Hoover InstitutionIn this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Lobsang Sangay discuss China’s repression of the Tibetan people, Tibet’s efforts to advocate for freedom and rule of law, and prospects for the future in Tibet and in East Asia, on Wednesday July 31, 2024.
Join former prime minister in exile of the Central Tibetan Administration Lobsang Sangay and Hoover senior fellow H.R. McMaster as they discuss China’s repression of the Tibetan people, Tibet’s efforts to advocate for freedom and rule of law, and prospects for the future in Tibet and in East Asia. Prime Minister...2024-07-3149 min
World ClassAn Inside Look at Policymaking with Susan E. RiceSusan E. Rice served as domestic policy advisor to President Joe Biden. Previously, she was President Barack Obama's National Security Advisor and U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations and a member of the Cabinet. During the Clinton Administration, Rice was U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, as well as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for African Affairs, and Director for International Organizations and Peacekeeping at the National Security Council.An alumna of Stanford (History, '86), Susan Rice returned to campus during spring 2024 as the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Visiting F...2024-07-1734 minBattlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Israel at War: A Conversation with Meir Finkel | Hoover InstitutionJoin Israel Defense Forces (IDF) brigadier general Meir Finkel and Hoover senior fellow H.R. McMaster as they examine the current state of the Israel-Gaza war and the geopolitics of the broader Middle East. In this episode of Battlegrounds, Dr. Finkel shares his insights on the Israeli campaign to destroy Hamas in Gaza, examining the objectives of Hamas and how the IDF is responding to prevent civilian casualties during a humanitarian crisis. They also discuss the Israel-Iran proxy conflict and how the wars in the Middle East might evolve in the coming months and years.
ABOUT THE...2024-07-101h 13Battlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Turkey: A Strained & Critical Alliance: Insights from Ahmet Üzümcü | Hoover InstitutionIn this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Ahmet Üzümcü discuss the vital role of Turkey in advancing peace and prosperity in a time of economic distress; strained relations between Ankara and Washington over Turkey’s acquisition of Russian air defense systems; disagreements over US support for Syrian Kurdish forces in the fight against ISIS in Syria; and concerns about Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s authoritarian tendencies and his support for the terrorist organization Hamas, on Wednesday June 26, 2024.
Join former director-general of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Ahmet Üzümcü, and Hoover...2024-06-261h 03Battlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Mexico: Elections, Migration, and Security | Hoover InstitutionIn this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Jorge Castañeda discuss the future of Mexico and Mexican-US relations, on Friday, May 31, 2024.
Former foreign minister of Mexico and renowned public intellectual, political scientist, and prolific writer Jorge Castañeda Gutman joins Hoover senior fellow H.R. McMaster to share his insights on current Mexican security concerns and the future of Mexico and Mexican-US relations. Reflecting on Mexico’s 2024 presidential election, Castañeda discusses the significance of the election as a milestone in Mexico’s history, including the implications on Mexico’s economy, efforts to address climate change, a...2024-05-3147 min
Les Samouraïs du Business#495 - Baptiste Jourdan, CoFounder de Toucan TocoToucan Toco est une pépite de la FrenchTech montée il y a pile 10ans. Baptiste Jourdan a rejoint ses 2 autres associés pour leur amener son expertise commerciale et a scalé l'activité qui galope aujourd'hui en direction de ses 10 premiers millions d'euros d'ARR. Dans cet épisode, découvrez comment bootstraper son projet jusqu'à atteindre 4M€ d'ARR puis comment réussir une première levée de fonds structurante de 10M€ avec une figure l'écosystème : Bernard Liautaud. L'expansion internationale, le cycle de vente sur le segment "Enterprise", le pivot vers l'embedded analytics et le segment SMB...tout est là ! Foncez é...2024-05-1450 minBattlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Mongolia: A Perspective from the Eurasian Heartland | Hoover InstitutionIn this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Elbegdorj Tsakhia discuss Mongolian security concerns, the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the continued threat of warfare in the Pacific, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Former president of Mongolia, key leader of the Mongolian Democratic Revolution, and Mongolian prime minister in 1998 and between 2004 to 2006, Elbegdorj Tsakhia joins Hoover senior fellow H.R. McMaster to share his thoughts on current Mongolian security concerns, his assessment of Russia’s war in Ukraine, and the continued threat of warfare in the Pacific. A pivotal figure in peace and democracy movements acr...2024-05-0852 minBattlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: The Russian Opposition and Ukraine: A Conversation with Vladimir Milov | Hoover InstitutionIn this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Vladimir Milov discuss the war in Ukraine, the status of the Russian opposition, and prospects for the restoration of peace, Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Vladimir Milov, Russian opposition politician, publicist, economist, and former advisor to the late Russian opposition leaders Boris Nemtsov and Alexei Navalny, joins Hoover senior fellow H.R. McMaster to share insights on Russia’s recent presidential election, the state of political opposition in Russia, and the country’s war against Ukraine. A vocal critic of Vladimir Putin and the hypernationalist group of leaders who dominate the gover...2024-04-1039 min
World ClassThe War in Ukraine at Two YearsMichael McFaul is joined by:Oleksiy Honcharuk, who served as the 17th prime minister of Ukraine from 2019-2020, during which time he introduced important policy initiatives in Ukraine including the institution of business privatization processes, efforts to combat black markets, and the launch of the Anti-Raider Office to respond to cases of illegal property seizures. Prior to serving as prime minister, Honcharuk was deputy head of the Presidential Office of Ukraine and was a member of the National Reforms Council under the president of Ukraine. In 2021, he was the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Visiting Fellow at the...2024-02-241h 10
Democracy IRLHow Mongolia Became a Democracy, with Elbegdorj TsakhiaElbegdorj Tsakhia was president of Mongolia from 2009-2017 and played a key role in the country's transition from Communism to democracy after 1989. In this episode, he talks to Francis Fukuyama about the current challenges to democratic institutions in Mongolia.Former President of Mongolia Elbegdorj joined the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI) and the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (Shorenstein APARC) in 2023 as Bernard and Susan Liautaud Visiting Fellow, after a career in public service to Mongolia as a Member of Parliament, Prime Minister, and President. Currently, Mr. Elbegdorj is continuing his work...2024-02-2039 min
tech 45'Bonus Track - Entrer au Nasdaq à 32 ans puis vendre son logiciel des milliards quelques années plus tard - Bernard Liautaud, (Business Objects / Balderton Capital)Merci de ta fidélité à tech 45'
Un grand monsieur de la Tech cette semaine, Bernard LIAUTAUD qui a fondé dans les années 90 l’éditeur de logiciels Business Objects, il a connu 2 exits avec la même startup !
D’abord une IPO au Nasdaq au bout de 4 ans et après avoir levé seulement 5M$. Quelques années plus tard, SAP rachète pour près de 7 milliards. Aucune boite tech française n’a réédité cet exploit même si Bernard et sa team pensaient ouvrir la voie à une longue série à cette époque.
J’en...2023-12-1545 mintech 45'Teaser - Bernard Liautaud (Balderton Capital)Bienvenue sur tech 45’, ta dose hebdomadaire d’histoires de startup et de tips pour celles et ceux qui entreprennent 😎
Cette semaine, tu vas faire la connaissance d’un top investisseur, Bernard Liautaud, managing partner de Balderton, l’un des plus gros fonds européens qui a financé Revolut en amorçage il y a près de 10 ans ou en France Vestiaire Collective, Aircall et Sweep de Rachel Delacour.
Dans cet extrait, Bernard nous raconte sa vie d’avant, et comme la majeure partie des bons investisseurs, il a lui-même entrepris avec succès, un business devenu...2023-12-1303 min
Data RadicalsThe Human Side of Data LeadershipOver the last two seasons of Data Radicals, we’ve seen that data experts have been promoted to leadership roles. It’s proof that organizations are seeing the value of data and the significance of establishing a data culture.In this episode, you’ll hear from past guests like Stan McChrystal, Tricia Wang, and Paul Leonardi as they discuss traits of a successful data leader, adapting your data strategies, and the importance of soft skills.--------“I found that if I told somebody to do a task, they might try to do that task. Bu...2023-09-1324 minBattlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Finland: A Perspective from NATO’s Unquiet Frontier | Hoover InstitutionIn this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Kai Sauer discuss the war in Ukraine, Finland’s priorities in the areas of defense and the economy, digital and energy security, and the future of Europe and the transatlantic relationship, on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.
Insights from the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Security Policy at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland shed light on European security and the transatlantic relationship from the perspective of Finland. Reflecting on Finland’s position as a U.S. ally, strategic partner and new member of NATO, Mr. Kai Sauer assesses the st...2023-08-0249 minBattlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Russia’s War On Ukraine: View From Moscow With Ambassador John Sullivan | Hoover InstitutionIn this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Ambassador John Sullivan discuss Russia's aggression, its impact on the US and NATO, and the future of Ukraine on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
Reflecting on Russia’s history of aggression and Putin’s imperial ambitions, former US ambassador to Russia John Sullivan joins Hoover senior fellow H.R. McMaster to discuss the 2022 reinvasion of Ukraine and its impact on the US and NATO. Drawing on his experience under the Biden administration in the lead-up to the reinvasion, Ambassador Sullivan assesses the current state of the war, its historical similarities with Hitler...2023-07-121h 01Battlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: China: The Party State’s Threat to Human Security | Hoover InstitutionIn this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Tong Yi discuss the history of the Chinese Communist Party, competition with China, and prospects for human freedom on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.
Insights from a Chinese human rights advocate and Chinese labor camp survivor shed light on the history and current state of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and People’s Republic of China. Drawing on her experiences as assistant and interpreter to prominent Chinese democracy advocate and dissident Wei Jingsheng and as a political activist during the 1989 pro-democracy movement in Beijing, Tong Yi joins Hoover senior fellow H.R...2023-06-211h 05
Il était une fois l'entrepreneurSébastien de Lafond - Meilleurs Agents : la création - Ep 1Sébastien de Lafond crée et vend Meilleurs Agents, le site numéro 1 de l’estimation immobilière en ligne en France en l’espace de 10 ans.
Mais le chemin a été long et difficile.
Ce fils d’un militaire, perd son père jeune alors qu’il est à Brest.
Mais il est bosseur et doué pour les études. Il rejoint HEC sur les conseils de son grand-père. Puis il grimpe vite, d’abord dans la banque chez Paribas au Luxembourg puis chez JP Morgan à Paris et New York.
Ce travailleur acharné...2023-02-2815 minBattlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Black History Month: Reflecting on Black American Military Service | Hoover InstitutionH.R. McMaster in conversation with Dr. Krewasky Salter, President of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library, on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
In this special episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Krewasky Salter discuss Salter’s scholarship on Black American military history and the implications of that history for the military and society today.
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Dr. Krewasky Salter is President of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library.
H. R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Fellow at...2023-02-221h 16Battlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Black History Month: Reflecting on Black American Military Service | Hoover InstitutionH.R. McMaster in conversation with Dr. Krewasky Salter, President of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library, on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
In this special episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Krewasky Salter discuss Salter’s scholarship on Black American military history and the implications of that history for the military and society today.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Dr. Krewasky Salter is President of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library.
H. R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Fellow at the Free...2023-02-151h 17Battlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Greece: Security and Prosperity in the Mediterranean | Hoover InstitutionH.R. McMaster in conversation with Alexandros Papaioannou, Permanent Representative of Greece to the UN and International Organizations, on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 9:00am PT.
In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Alexandros Papaioannou discuss Greece's perspective on international security, energy security, migration, and competitions with authoritarian, hostile regimes.
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Alexandros Papaioannou is the Permanent Representative of Greece to the UN and International Organizations.
H. R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also the Bernard and Susan Li...2023-02-021h 00Data RadicalsThe Beginning of Business Intelligence with Bernard Liautaud, Managing Partner, Balderton CapitalBusiness intelligence has dominated corporate conversations for years. It’s an integral component of making data-backed decisions and as well as an important tool for any Data Radical. Today, we’re lucky enough to speak with a business intelligence pioneer, Bernard Liautaud.Bernard is the Managing Partner of Balderton Capital and was the founder of BusinessObjects. In this interview, he and Satyen discuss the origins of business intelligence, what it’s like to found a company, creating healthy company cultures, and so much more.--------“The No. 1 element of creating a culture is by setti...2022-08-0342 minBattlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Norway: Security in ScandinaviaIn this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Ine Søreide discuss geopolitical realities after Russia’s renewed invasion of Ukraine and implications for European security, the European Union, NATO, and the transatlantic relationship.
H.R. McMaster in conversation with Ine Eriksen on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 9:00am PT.
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Ine Eriksen Søreide is a Norwegian politician from the Conservative Party and current chair of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defense. She served as the first female Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2017 to 2021 and the Minister of Defense from 2...2022-07-201h 03Battlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: War Crimes In Ukraine: The Pursuit Of International JusticeIn this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and David Schwendiman discuss the evolution of human rights law, international criminal justice, investigations and prosecutions, and its implications for prosecuting war crimes in Ukraine.
H.R. McMaster in conversation with David Schwendiman on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 9:00am PT.
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David Schwendiman served for over twenty-five years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the District of Utah. He was the Chief Prosecutor of the Kosovo Specialist Prosecutor’s Office in The Hague from 2016 to 2018 and previously oversaw investigation of war crimes and crimes again...2022-06-081h 12Battlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: European Parliament: The Future Of The EU And The Transatlantic RelationshipWednesday, May 4, 2022
Hoover Institution, Stanford University
In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and European Parliament Secretary-General Klaus Welle discuss European Parliament’s priorities including the EU response to Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and the humanitarian and security crisis.
H.R. McMaster in conversation with Klaus Welle on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 9:00am PT.
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Klaus Welle is a German politician who has served as Secretary General of the European Parliament since March 2009. He was previously Head of the Cabinet of the President of the European Parliament in Brussels and from 20...2022-05-0446 minBattlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Poland: On the Front Line Of European SecurityWednesday, February 2, 2022
Hoover Institution, Stanford University
In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and General Rajmund Andrzejczak discuss the US-Poland relationship and security challenges including increasing Russian aggression in Europe, energy security, and transnational terrorism.
H.R. McMaster in conversation with General Rajmund Andrzejczak on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 9:00am PT
Battlegrounds provides a needed forum with leaders from key countries to share their assessment of problem sets and opportunities that have implications for U.S. foreign policy and national security strategy. Each episode features H.R. McMaster in a one-on-one conversation with a senior foreign g...2022-02-0250 minBattlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Ukraine: Perspectives On Democracy In Eastern EuropeWednesday, November 17, 2021
Hoover Institution, Stanford University
In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and former Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk discuss the U.S.-Ukraine relationship, the Russian threat to security, and priorities for reform and strengthening governance in Ukraine.
H.R. McMaster in conversation with Oleksiy Honcharuk on Wednesday, November 17 at 9:00am PT.
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Oleksiy Honcharuk was Ukraine’s 17th Prime Minister (August 2019 – March 2020). He also served as a Deputy Head of the Presidential Office of Ukraine, member of the National Reforms Council, and as an external advisor to the First Deputy Prime...2021-11-1757 min
Talking Beats with Daniel LelchukEp. 118: General H.R. McMaster and American Democracy"We need confidence in our republic, confidence in our ability to strengthen our republic, and we need to apply correctives to the problems we're encountering below the threshold of revolution."
General H.R. McMaster, one of the most distinguished military figures in the United States, joins the podcast. In his role post-government and post-military, he has become a commentator on national trends and international issues, with a particular focus on democracy and the health of our democratic system. A student of history and passionate advocate for the aspirational ideals of the constitution, his remains a voice of reas...2021-11-0251 min
The Ayaan Hirsi Ali PodcastLTG H.R. McMaster on Foreign Policy ChallengesAyaan speaks with LTG H.R. McMaster about foreign policy challenges and threats, the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the recent purging of members from military boards. LTG H. R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute and lecturer at Stanford University’s... Source2021-09-1929 min
The Ayaan Hirsi Ali PodcastLTG H.R. McMaster on Foreign Policy ChallengesAyaan speaks with LTG H.R. McMaster about foreign policy challenges and threats, the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the recent purging of members from military boards.
LTG H. R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute and lecturer at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. He serves as the Japan Chair at the Hudson Institute and Chairman of the Center for Political and Military Power at the Foundation for Defense of Democracy.
He...2021-09-1829 min
FRENCHWEB BUSINESSPourquoi Balderton se lance dans le growth avec un nouveau fonds de 680 millions de dollarsInterview de Bernard Liautaud, Managing Partner chez Balderton Capital.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/frenchweb-business--3299227/support.2021-06-1015 minBattlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: UAE: US Policy In The Middle East And Prospects For Peace And Economic Growth In A Troubled RegionIn this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Yousef Al Otaiba discuss the Abraham Accords, the humanitarian crisis centered on ongoing crises in Syria and Yemen, the threat from Iran, and great power competition in the Middle East.
H.R. McMaster in conversation with Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba on Wednesday, April 14 at 9:00am PT.
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Yousef Al Otaiba is the current United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to the United States (US). He is also a Minister of State for the UAE and holds board memberships with the Special Olympics, the Center for Pub...2021-04-1448 minBattlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: The United Kingdom: Perspective On Transatlantic Relations And Priorities For Security And Economic CooperationWednesday, March 31, 2021
Hoover Institution, Stanford University
In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Mark Sedwill discuss the future of the transatlantic relationship and priorities for cooperation among allies and partners to take advantage of opportunities and overcome challenges from Xi Jinping’s China to Vladimir Putin’s Russia to jihadist terrorism.
H.R. McMaster in conversation with Mark Sedwill, Baron Sedwill of Sherborne KCMG FRGS, on Wednesday, March 31 at 9:00am PT.
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Mark Sedwill,Baron Sedwill of Sherborne KCMG FRGS, is Chairman of the Atlantic Futures Forum, Chairman of the G7 Panel...2021-03-311h 06Battlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: The United States, Colombia, And Prospects For Western Hemisphere Security And Prosperity In The Post-Covid EraWednesday, March 17, 2021
Hoover Institution, Stanford University
In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and former President and Minister of National Defense Juan Manuel Santos discuss Colombian security, transnational organized crime and narcotics trafficking, the crisis in Venezuela, and lessons learned from Colombia’s struggle to achieve a lasting peace.
H.R. McMaster in conversation with Juan Manuel Santos, former President and Minister of National Defense (of Colombia), on Wednesday, March 17 at 9:00am PT.
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Juan Manuel Santos is the former President of Colombia (2010 to 2018) and was the sole recipient of the Nobel Peace...2021-03-1758 minBattlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster | Israel: Perspective on Diplomacy, Defense, and Shared SecurityH.R. McMaster in conversation with Yair Lapid, chairman of the Yesh Atid party and opposition leader in the Israeli Parliament, on Wednesday, March 3 at 9:00am PT.
In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Yair Lapid, chairman of the Yesh Atid party and opposition leader in the Israeli Parliament discuss challenges to Israel’s security, the Abraham Accords, and the prospects for enduring peace in the Levant and the broader Middle East.
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Yair Lapid is chairman of the Yesh Atid party and opposition leader in the Israeli Parliament.
...2021-03-0358 minBattlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Black History Month: Reflecting On The Achievements And Leadership Of General Roscoe Robinson, Jr., U.S. ArmyWednesday, February 24, 2021
Hoover Institution
In this special episode of Battlegrounds in honor of Black History Month, H.R. McMaster and Lieutenant Colonel Bruce Robinson, US Army (Retired), son of General Roscoe Robinson Jr., the first African American four-star general in the U.S. Army, discuss his father’s determination and dedication to serve his country even as he confronted racial inequities in the U.S. military and how all Americans can learn from his leadership and legacy.
General Roscoe Robinson, Jr. was the first Black four-star general in the United States Army. A St. Louis native, Robinson enter...2021-02-241h 00Battlegrounds With H.R. McMaster: International PerspectivesBattlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Rwanda and The African UnionH.R. McMaster in conversation with Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, on Wednesday, February 3 at 9:00am PT on "Rwanda And The African Union: The Promise Of Increased U.S.-Africa Engagement."
In this eighth episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and President Paul Kagame discuss the African Union, security in the Great Lakes region, and the future of U.S. diplomatic and economic relations with Rwanda and Africa, the world’s youngest continent in which 50% of the population is under 25 years old.
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Paul Kagame is President of the Re...2021-02-031h 09
Génération Do It Yourself#162 Bernard Liautaud - Business Objects & Balderton Capital - Être ambitieux et raisonnable, c’est possible
Bernard Liautaud est le premier français à avoir effectué une IPO, une introduction en bourse au Nasdaq. C’était une ambition qu’ils avaient avec Denis, son associé et cette ambition, elle était assumée dès la création de Business Objects. Pourtant, Bernard est quelqu’un de paradoxalement raisonné. C’est assez déconcertant même, de voir à quel point il semble serein, il aspire la confiance et il est calme. et affiche son ambition.A-t-il seulement connu des réussites ? Non.Bernard évoque les péripéties de Business Objects, comment notamment ils sont...2020-12-092h 34
Oui Are New YorkBernard Liautaud (Business Objects, Balderton): BO racheté $6.8B par SAP 🤯, maintenant éleveur de licornes 🦄Bernard Liautaud est tout simplement une légende dans la tech Française 🔥
Il a emmené sa première boite Business Objects au Nasdaq, première introduction en bourse d'une société de Software Européenne aux USA, puis quelques années plus tard, en 2008, revendu par l'intermédiaire d'une OPA amicale à SAP, fort de ses 6700 employés, 45000 clients et $1.5B de CA 🚀
Jusqu'à ce jour, très peu d'entrepreneurs européens ont fait mieux, et c'est pour cela que Bernard est devenu un modèle, et mentor pour beaucoup.
Il est maintenant a la tête de Balderton...2020-10-281h 25Génération Do It Yourself#129 Sébastien de Lafond - MeilleursAgents - Réconcilier humanité et rentabilité
Quand on pense “MeilleursAgents” on pense à l’une des plus grosses cessions de la tech française en 2019 (200 millions quand même), ou encore à ces cartes avec tous les prix au mètre carré avec une précision de folie. Je ne m'attendais pas du tout à ça en recevant Sébastien de Lafond pour cet épisode de GDIY. Sur le papier, le mec a un profil « classique d’excellence » : HEC, fusions-acquisitions au sein de banques d'affaires, Capital Risqueur, CEO d'une des plus grosses “PropTech” de France. Encore une autre mec brillant dans le moule ;) . Au bout de 5 minutes de dis...2020-05-032h 30
Equity 101#25 Bernard Liautaud (Balderton) - Comment appréhender la crise post Covid19?Pour s’inscrire à la newsletter et recevoir chaque semaine les épisodes dans sa boîte mail c’est ici!
Cette semaine je suis plus que chanceux d’avoir eu l’opportunité d’échanger avec Bernard Liautaud, fondateur et ex-CEO de Business Object (revendu à SAP) et depuis 2008 Managing Partner du fonds Balderton, fonds européen le plus actif en Europe sur les serie A!
Nous abordons ensemble plusieurs sujets:
Le parcours incroyable de l’aventure Business Object, de la création en 1990 la fusion avec SAP en 2008, en passant par l’IPO au NASDAQ (e...2020-03-2900 min
Equity 101#23 Nicolas Debock (Idinvest) - L’apprentissage du métier de VCPour s’inscrire à la newsletter et recevoir chaque semaine les épisodes dans sa boîte mail c’est ici!
Cette semaine nous échangeons avec Nicolas Debock, Managing Director d’Idinvest, le fond VC pan-européen le plus actif avec plus de 2Mds d’euros sous gestion (de l’amorçage à la Serie C) et qui a investit dans de nombreuses success stories comme Criteo, Meero, Heetch…
Nous abordons ensemble plusieurs sujets:
Comment la curiosité pour l’innovation et la tech ont drivé le parcours et la carrière de Nicolas, d’une premièr...2020-03-0800 min
Equity 101#15 - Jonathan Anguelov (Aircall) - Les clés de la stratégie Sales d'AircallCette semaine nous échangeons avec Jonathan Anguelov, fondateur et COO d’Aircall, solution de téléphonie d’entreprise cloud connectée aux outils CRM & business des entreprises créée en 2014.
Pour recevoir et lire l’intégralité de la transcription de l’interview par mail c’est ici!
Nous abordons ensemble plusieurs sujets:
Son parcours; d’école de commerce à entrepreneur en passant par la banque d’investissement
Ce que propose Aircall et ses chiffres clés avec un business qui double tous les ans. En 2019 c’est plus de 300 employés en...2020-01-1200 min
Oui Are New YorkEmmanuel Schalit (Dashlane) : $200M levés, Jim Goetz et Sequoia Capital au Board, une des grandes boites Franco-Americaines!Avec son diplôme de Polytechnique en poche, Emmanuel a très vite grimpé les échelons de grosses boites, dont Vivendi ou il a travaillé aux cotés de J6M dans ses grands jours. Mais lorsqu'il fait la rencontre de Bernard Liautaud (Business Objects) qui lui propose de devenir le CEO d'un nouveau projet avec 3 étudiants de Centrale Paris, il décide de sauter le pas. Et grand bien leur a fait!
Aujourd'hui Dashlane est le leader mondial de l'identité numérique, 11M d'utilisateurs, $200M levés avec entre autre Jim Goetz, le fameux VC de Sequoia der...2019-10-131h 26
The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | InvestorsSaaStr 146: Why Management Upgrade Is The Most Important Thing A CEO Can Do, Why You Must Hire More Generalists with Scale & How To Hire People with 3-4 Years Runway with Chris Caren, CEO @ TurnitinChris Caren is the CEO @ Turnitin, the company revolutionising the experience of writing to learn with backing from the likes of IVP, Norwest Venture Partners and GIC. Chris has scaled the company to serve over 25m students and 2m teachers across 15,000 institutions. Prior to joining Turnitin in 2009, Chris spent 4 years with Microsoft as a General Manager and before that 3 years at Business Objects as a VP of Product Marketing. In Today’s Episode You Will Learn: How Chris made his way into the world of SaaS and came to be CEO @ Turnitin? What were Chris’ biggest...2017-10-0921 min
The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | InvestorsSaaStr 146: Why Management Upgrade Is The Most Important Thing A CEO Can Do, Why You Must Hire More Generalists with Scale & How To Hire People with 3-4 Years Runway with Chris Caren, CEO @ TurnitinChris Caren is the CEO @ Turnitin, the company revolutionising the experience of writing to learn with backing from the likes of IVP, Norwest Venture Partners and GIC. Chris has scaled the company to serve over 25m students and 2m teachers across 15,000 institutions. Prior to joining Turnitin in 2009, Chris spent 4 years with Microsoft as a General Manager and before that 3 years at Business Objects as a VP of Product Marketing. In Today’s Episode You Will Learn: How Chris made his way into the world of SaaS and came to be CEO @ Turnitin? What were Chris’ biggest take...2017-10-0921 min
FT Start-Up StoriesEurope's tech pioneerBernard Liautaud's startup was the first French company to go public in the US back in the 1990s. He describes how he steered the company from idea to exit and now advises other European companies hoping to take the same route.
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The Balderton Podcast: Tech Investment | Venture Capital | Startup FundingMårten Mickos, CEO MySQL, Eucalyptus, Hackerone: Building a billion dollar software companyMårten Mickos is a rare European founder. He has led 3 global software companies, including the Balderton-backed MySQL, and is now opening the London office of HackerOne, a new company which is used by Uber, Twitter and Github to protect their critical systems.
Mårten joined open-source database company MySQL as CEO early in the company's journey. He remained in charge until the $1 billion acquisition by Sun Microsystems in 2011.
Mårten's next role was again as a software CEO, at cloud software company Eucalyptus. Hewlett-Packard acquired the business in 2014.
In this video, Mårten is interviewed by Balderton's Managing Partner, Bern...2017-04-0600 min