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The episode discusses how Europe can leverage disruptive technologies for strategic leapfrogging in a rapidly changing world.

In an era where technological progress reshapes power, security, and prosperity at unprecedented speed, societies face a defining choice: adapt incrementally or reinvent boldly. How can breakthrough and disruptive technologies enable strategic leapfrogging, transforming long‑term ambition into real‑world impact amid a rapidly shifting global landscape. This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob are joined by Andre Loesekrug-Pietri, Chair and the Scientific Director of t he Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI, the European ARPA), to explore the ambition behind and what it would take for Europe to stop reacting to technological change and start shaping it. TLDR 00:30 – Guest introduction and overview of this week’s conversation 01:35 – Team Dig in: Is Europe falling behind on competitiveness? 13:52 – Conversation with Andre Loesekrug-Pietri 1:00:19 – Traveling to Japan with the French president Guest Andre Loeskrug-Petri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrepietri / X: @eurojedi www.jedi.foundation Hosts Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dave Chapman, Esmee van de Giessen, Rob Kernahan

Guest: Andre Loesekrug-Pietri

Topics covered

• strategic leapfrogging
• technological change
• European competitiveness
• disruptive technologies
• global landscape
• innovation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Joint European Disruptive Initiative

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