The Next Five podcast

The Next Five

The Next Five is the FT’s partner-supported podcast, exploring the future of industries through expert insights and thought-provoking discussions with host Tom Parker. Each episode brings together leading voices to analyse the trends, innovations, challenges and opportunities shaping the next five years in business, technology, health and lifestyle This content is paid for by advertisers and is produced in partnership with the Financial Times’ Commercial Department Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Next Five is the FT’s partner-supported podcast, exploring the future of industries through expert insights and thought-provoking discussions with host Tom Parker. Each episode brings together leading voices to analyse the trends, innovations, challenges and opportunities shaping the next five years in business, technology, health and lifestyle This content is paid for by advertisers and is produced in partnership with the Financial Times’ Commercial Department Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

 

#40

Leading The Energy Transition: Where Are We Now?

As the UN’s Secretary-General António Guterres said in July this year, “Now, we are on the... more

05 Dec 2025

32 MINS

32:57

05 Dec 2025


#39

The Human Factor in Tech

The fourth industrial revolution is upon us in every way. Technologies, such as Artificial... more

28 Nov 2025

28 MINS

28:25

28 Nov 2025


#38

The Next Generation of European Tech Funding: Scale-Ups

Late-stage financing plays a critical role in the growth trajectory of technology scale-up... more

21 Nov 2025

56 MINS

56:45

21 Nov 2025


#37

Sustainable Skies: The Future of Private Aviation

Across October 2025, 315,000 private flights departed worldwide, a 5% increase on 2024. Wh... more

14 Nov 2025

26 MINS

26:13

14 Nov 2025


#36

Leading through M&A

At the start of 2025 there was optimism that the global M&A market would strengthen with t... more

07 Nov 2025

26 MINS

26:18

07 Nov 2025


#35

The Energy Transition: Where’s the Money?

Capital flows to the entire energy sector are set to hit $3.3tn in 2025. $2.2tn of which w... more

30 Oct 2025

42 MINS

42:59

30 Oct 2025


#34

The Treasurers' Toolbox: How CFOs Are Preparing For The Future

Modern finance leaders have had to navigate turbulent waters over the last five to 10 year... more

29 Sep 2025

25 MINS

25:05

29 Sep 2025


#33

The Next Generation of European Tech Funding: Start Ups

It is no surprise that for decades the US has reigned supreme when it comes to early stage... more

15 Sep 2025

33 MINS

33:59

15 Sep 2025


#32

Risk in the Boardroom

The term polycrisis has been gaining traction in recent times as the world faces one disas... more

28 Aug 2025

38 MINS

38:02

28 Aug 2025


#31

Cyber risk and security in an AI world: what’s in store?

In today's digital world, artificial intelligence, data storage and cybersecurity are a cr... more

28 Jul 2025

26 MINS

26:10

28 Jul 2025


#30

Human Health: Society and the Future of Biotech

Biotechnology is the use of biology in the production of new products, services, and organ... more

13 Jun 2025

30 MINS

30:35

13 Jun 2025


#29

Money Movers: Solving The Cross-Border Payment Problem

Despite an interconnected and increasingly digitalised world, a historical black cloud has... more

14 May 2025

31 MINS

31:53

14 May 2025


#28

Mastering Change: The Future Looking CFO

In today’s competitive global landscape the responsibilities of CFOs are diversifying more... more

28 Apr 2025

30 MINS

30:41

28 Apr 2025


#27

Our Energy Future: Balancing climate goals with reliable supply

The world is grappling with the need to hit the global Net Zero by 2050 targetwhich means ... more

09 Dec 2024

32 MINS

32:39

09 Dec 2024


#26

Navigating Risk: Insuring a sustainable future in a fragmented world

We live in a world of tremendous uncertainty where businesses are increasingly challenged ... more

02 Dec 2024

27 MINS

27:14

02 Dec 2024


#25

Understanding the World: The Power of Data

If money makes the world go round, then data tells you how fast it’s spinning and when it ... more

14 Oct 2024

28 MINS

28:54

14 Oct 2024


#24

Cheers, Fears and Rare Years: The Future of Luxury Spirits

The premium alcohol industry is about more than just indulgence. It’s a category that is g... more

28 Jun 2024

28 MINS

28:20

28 Jun 2024


#23

The Future of AI and Creativity

Individual creativity and idea construction sets us apart within our own societies, it is ... more

03 Apr 2024

26 MINS

26:17

03 Apr 2024


#22

The Future of Preventative Healthcare

"Prevention is better than cure” is a fundamental principle of modern healthcare. In this ... more

28 Mar 2024

25 MINS

25:50

28 Mar 2024


#21

Navigating the Future of Business Travel

After slumping during the pandemic, business travel is picking up pace: it’s expected to h... more

04 Mar 2024

27 MINS

27:34

04 Mar 2024