Welcome to the 10th episode of "Power, Wealth or Purpose?!" In this last interview of our first season, Oscar sits down with John Barker, a retired medical researcher.  John's educational journey took him through UC Santa Barbara, Cordoba, and Heidelberg before embarking on a fulfilling career as a medical researcher. John shares his experiences and perspectives on finding purpose in creating medical solutions. Join John and Oscar as they discuss the importance of discovering one's interests and following the path that aligns with their strengths. Delve into John's transformative journey and learn how he made tangible changes in people's lives, from restoring people’s eyesight to giving individuals a new lease on life through groundbreaking research. As the first season of "Power, Wealth or Purpose?!" draws to a close, stay tuned for the grand finale, where Oscar and Paul summarise their learnings and takeaways from the insightful interviews. Share this episode with those who would benefit from its inspiring message. Thank you for joining us on this remarkable journey, and be sure to look out for future seasons of "Power, Wealth or Purpose?!" as we continue to explore captivating stories of success and purpose.

Welcome back to the 9th episode of "Power, Wealth or Purpose?!" Today, Oscar interviews Daniel Privitera, an economics PhD student at Oxford and the CEO of the KIRA Institute for Risks and Impacts of AI. 🎧 Daniel's career journey is nothing short of fascinating. From his impressive startup, "Streitgut," to his unconventional decision to deviate from a corporate path after completing his MPhil at Oxford, he brings a unique perspective to the table. Join us as we dive into his thought-provoking insights and intriguing career choices. In this episode, Oscar and Daniel discuss the value of diverse and random internship experiences, uncovering the transformative power they hold. Discover how Daniel's ability to remove himself from societal pressures and follow his passion has shaped his remarkable career. Don’t forget to share this episode with whoever should give this a listen and don't forget to let us know your thoughts. You can reach us at [email protected] or use the Q&A tool in the podcast player. Hosts: Oscar Schuller and Paul Greitemann

Welcome back to the 8th episode of Power, Wealth or Purpose?! Today’s guest is Fernande Raine. After doing her undergraduate degree in History, Political Science and Law at the University of  Freiburg, she did a PhD in History at Yale University. After stints with McKinsey and Ashoka, to only name a few, she is now CEO of The History Co:Lab. Fernande approaches life differently from most people - most evident by her reaction to being semi-forgotten in Siberia in her early 20s. From her serendipitous start at McKinsey, to the role that power plays a role in her life today, Fernande has a trough of interesting stories to tell.  Make sure to share this episode with friends and family and let us know what you think @ [email protected] or using the Q&A tool in the player beneath each episode.  Hosts: Oscar Schuller & Paul Greitemann 

In the seventh episode of Power, Wealth or Purpose?! Paul interviews Leon Bader. Leon is an impact investor at 4P Capital and an independent angel investor. He attended the University of Tennessee on a full-ride scholarship as a D1 golfer.  Leon and Paul discuss how Leon’s sports mentality has impacted the way he approaches his work, how his views of purpose pivoted when he got to university, what the day-to-day of an impact investment associate looks like and whether working hard throughout university and in your first job is worth it considering potential ultimate goals.  Hopefully, you managed to take something away from Leon’s experience as an athlete and impact investor. Don’t forget to share this with anyone you think might benefit from it. Let us know what you thought of this episode using the Q&A tool or @ [email protected].  Hosts: Oscar Schuller & Paul Greitemann 

Welcome back to the 6th episode of Power, Wealth, or Purpose?! Today, Oscar interviews Bill Liao, who dropped out of high school and co-founded several successful companies and movements. To name a few: XING, CoderDojo, and WeForest. Bill is now a general partner at SOSV, a deep-tech investor with over $1.5 billion under management. He talks to Oscar about his journey, his values, and how value-alignment is crucial for success. Bill shares his belief that having a clear purpose and values is foundational to finding the right career path. He talks about the importance of not letting societal pressures guide your decisions, and instead, focusing on what truly matters to you. Bill also discusses the power of kindness and the importance of curiosity. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and let us know what you think by using the Q&A button. Hosts: ⁠Oscar Schuller⁠ & ⁠Paul Greitemann⁠

Welcome back to the fifth episode of Power, Wealth or Purpose?! Today, Paul interviews Rachel Adams. Rachel is a leadership and transformation specialist, working internationally consulting leaders of the top companies throughout Africa.  She takes us through her (very interesting) university experience and how she ended up back in Zimbabwe after stints at McKinsey and Yale. Rachel has a ton of advice on how to find your own purpose and how to align yourself with it. For this she draws upon her experience working with extremely successful, yet unhappy people and the lessons she’s learnt from their dilemmas. The egoic vs. grounded phases in life as well as what to focus on while looking for a job and the difference of success between Africa, Europe and the US are only some of the topics Rachel and Paul cover.  Let us know what you thought via the Q&A button and share this episode with your friends and family. Make sure you’ve subscribed on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and turned on the notification bell, to not miss another episode.  Hosts: ⁠Oscar Schuller⁠ & ⁠Paul Greitemann⁠

In the fourth episode of "Power, Wealth or Purpose?" Oscar interviews entrepreneur and scientist Peer Ederer. Peer's impressive career includes studying at Sofia University in Tokyo, working as a trader at Deutsche Bank, pursuing an MBA at Harvard, joining McKinsey, starting a business in the “new economy”, and currently working as a scientist and teaching at the University of Luxembourg and Zeppelin University. In their conversation, Oscar and Peer discuss Peer's diverse career, his entrepreneurial experience and the value of failing. He shares advice on university choices, why he wouldn’t pay for an Ivy League MBA today and his opinion on the importance of actively seeking opportunities. In the end, Oscar and Peer go into depth about freedom and wealth, and why opportunities arise automatically when you do whatever tasks are in front of you to the best of you ability. Don't forget to share your feedback with us using the Q&A tool or by contacting us directly via email or DM. We always appreciate your input and strive to improve with each episode. Make sure to subscribe and rate us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and share this episode with anyone who could benefit from Peer's valuable insights. Hosts: Oscar Schuller & Paul Greitemann.

In the third episode of “Power, Wealth or Purpose?” Paul has a conversation with co-founder of projectbcause Lukas Bosch. After attaining degrees from Warwick University, the University of Pennsylvania and Yale University, Lukas co-founded project bcause - The Giving Fintech.  In their conversation Lukas and Paul speak about personal wealth vs. maximising one’s impact, creating change during your career - not afterwards, how your work-environment impacts your ability to create a change and some practical advice drawn from Lukas’ experiences. Lukas is the perfect person for this conversation because of his experience in the impact sector and his proximity to people who have and make a lot of money. He’s therefore perfectly positioned to contrast the areas and make nuanced arguments why having a positive impact is important.  Please continue sharing your opinions and ideas with us using either the Q&A tool or directly via dm or email. Your feedback is incredibly motivating and we do try and implement it as best as possible. Subscribe and rate us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and share it with anyone you think might benefit from Lukas’ insights.  Feel free to reach out @ [email protected] Hosts: Oscar Schuller⁠ & ⁠Paul Greitemann⁠

In the second episode of “Power, Wealth or Purpose?” Oscar interviews award-winning Hollywood producer Chris Moore. Chris is a Harvard graduate, who became a film producer in Hollywood after a short stint as an agent. During his time working in Hollywood, Chris produced the “American Pie” series and Oscar-winning “Good Will Hunting”.  In this episode Chris shares his thoughts on professional success. Chris and Oscar explore the role manufactured stress plays in career building, the importance of finding balance in one’s career and life to ultimately achieve happiness in the long run. Moreover, Chris tells the story of his career and showcases the significance of luck to one’s professional success by highlighting his early close connection with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck during his first projects in Hollywood.  Thank you for the great feedback on the last episode with Saskia Bruysten! It was incredibly motivating to hear all your thoughts on and opinions on the podcast. Subscribe and rate us on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and share it with people you think can benefit from all the fantastic insight Chris shares with us. If you have ideas who should be featured for the second season of Power, Wealth or Purpose, please send us your suggestions @ [email protected]. Hosts: Oscar Schuller & Paul Greitemann

Welcome to the first episode of "Power, Wealth or Purpose?", where Paul interviews renowned social entrepreneur Saskia Bruysten, co-founder of Yunus Social Business. Saskia's passion for social impact has been the driving force behind her impressive career journey, from consulting at BCG to founding an investment fund with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Mohammad Yunus that promotes social ventures in developing countries.  During our conversation with Saskia, we explore a variety of topics that are essential for anyone interested in making a positive difference with their career. She talks about the importance of internships in shaping one's career path and why international experience is a game-changer. Saskia also shares her thoughts on overcoming the frustration of increasing poverty after the COVID-19 pandemic and why she believes the changemakers of the next generation should start off as corporate consultants. We hope you enjoy this pioneer episode of "Power, Wealth or Purpose?" and take away some actionable advice from Saskia's experiences. Be sure to share it on your social media and tell your friends, subscribe to us on Spotify, LinkedIn, and Instagram, and send us your feedback, reviews, and recommendations on who we should interview next at [email protected].  Hosts: Oscar Schuller and Paul Greitemann Design: Michal Barszczak.