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Jun 2024
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Adobe CEO: Creativity, Innovation and Un...

Norges Bank Investment Management
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How can setting unreasonable expectations lead to innovation and success? In this episode, Shantanu Narayen, the CEO of Adobe, shares how early mentorship experiences shaped his approach to leadership. Nicolai and Shantanu also discuss the impact of AI on creativity, the founders' lasting influence on Adobe's culture, Shantanu's upbringing in India, the importance of education and how he never takes no for an answer. Tune in!

In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New episode out every Wednesday.

The production team for this episode includes PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was conducted by Kristian Haga.





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