Mike Hodgkinson

Mike Hodgkinson

Mike Hodgkinson is the Commissioning Editor at Big Think and Freethink, and the Editor of Big Think Business. His writing has appeared in The Independent, The Guardian, the Los Angeles Times, Esquire, the South China Morning Post, and elsewhere.

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Business
The nuances of “founder mode”: Boundaries and empowerment
Semyon Dukach — founding partner of VC firm One Way Ventures — adds balance to the founder mode debate.
Mike Hodgkinson
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Business
“Humanity strikes back”: The 5th industrial revolution
Mike Bechtel, chief futurist with Deloitte Consulting LLP, joins Big Think for a wide-ranging look at what’s next — and why.
Mike Hodgkinson
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Business
Leadership essentials: “Inspire, motivate, and cultivate”
Benjamin Oakes — CEO of buzz-worthy biotech company Scribe Therapeutics — joins Big Think for a chat about innovation, human endeavor, and more.
Mike Hodgkinson
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Business
Why the road to greatness is paved with “emotional connection”
Jeremy Johnson — co-founder of the talent network Andela — reflects on leadership in the age of remote work and AI.
Mike Hodgkinson
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Business
Why long-term vision and “fusion teams” are crucial to your AI strategy
Vijay Tella — CEO of enterprise orchestration unicorn Workato — joins Big Think Business for an exploration of our “agentic” future.
Mike Hodgkinson
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Business
The hard thing about hindsight: Why looking back has its limits
Big Think asks startup legend and VC heavyweight Ben Horowitz to reflect on his bestseller "The Hard Thing About Hard Things."
Mike Hodgkinson
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Business
Why “holistic innovation” should be a mainstay of climate tech leadership
Cam Lawrence — CEO of international venture platform Newlab — joins Big Think Business to discuss his strategic vision for climate tech.
Mike Hodgkinson
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