Project teams behind the biggest events must manage stakeholders and resources to deliver thrilling experiences. But there’s a growing focus on sustainability, too—making sure events mitigate negative impacts on the planet. We speak with project leaders making two major spectacles—the Paris Olympics and Formula 1’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix—more sustainable. Key ... Show More
Feb 2024
Are The Olympics The Pinnacle?
<p>On today’s show we are talking about major international events and the impact on real estate from those events. Major cities have sought to host events like the Olympics, the World Expo, The world Cup of Soccer, The PanAm Games, the Commonwealth Games and so on. </p>
<p>Each ... Show More
5m 34s
Jul 2024
Do The Olympics Predict Economic Disaster?
For decades, hosting the Olympics has been seen as a prestigious opportunity to showcase a nation's success. However, history shows that these events often coincide with economic challenges. Russia hosted the 2014 Winter Olympics, facing economic decline shortly after. Brazil's e ... Show More
15m 54s
Sep 23
Presight and Shurooq have teamed up for a 100 million dollar AI investment fund
23 Sep 2025. Presight CEO Thomas Pramotedham revealed the news live on The Business Breakfast, outlining how the fund aims to back cutting-edge AI ventures across multiple sectors. Plus, Dubai’s FDI streak continues with over 640 new projects in H1 2025, we asked HSBC’s Simon Wil ... Show More
32m 25s
Mar 2025
The Science of Sustainability in F1 feat. Dr. Cristiana Pace
<p>Formula 1 has made big promises about sustainability, but how do those commitments turn into action? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Cristiana Pace, founder of Enovation Consulting and sustainability in motorsport expert. We dive into what it takes to make F1 more sustain ... Show More
27m 53s
Oct 2024
A checklist for delivering the Sustainable Development Goals
When Vinnova, Sweden’s innovation agency, sought to change the country’s food systems in 2020, it started by looking at school meals and funding several projects around menus, procurement, and how cafeterias were organised.
Breaking down a big goal into smaller component parts an ... Show More
35m 33s
Sep 15
Sustainability in Qatar & the GCC: Environmental Challenges & Opportunities
<p>The author of "Sustainable Qatar: Social, Political and Environmental Perspectives" delves into the multifaceted meaning of sustainability, especially within the context of the Arabian Peninsula. Our guest unpacks the region's unique environmental challenges, including sea lev ... Show More
56m 13s