Nicolai Tangen: The Billionaire Fund Manager Behind the Popular 'In Good Company' Podcast
Nicolai Tangen manages one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds, overseeing trillions of dollars in assets for Norway's future. Yet, it is his podcast 'In Good Company' that has made him a globally recognized figure in the finance world. Tangen, the CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, which manages the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global, has leveraged the podcast to offer unprecedented access to the minds of the world's most influential investors, CEOs, and economists. The podcast, launched in 2020, has amassed millions of downloads, featuring interviews with high-profile guests such as Ray Dalio, Jamie Dimon, and David Solomon. Unlike typical corporate communications, the podcast provides a platform for candid conversations about markets, leadership, and global trends. This initiative has humanized the massive fund, which owns on average 1.5% of every listed company in the world. Tangen's approach represents a shift in how large institutional investors communicate. Instead of dry annual reports and press releases, he uses audio to build trust and transparency. The podcast has been credited with boosting the fund's brand and attracting top talent to the organization. Tangen, who made his fortune founding the hedge fund AKO Capital, has said he wants to democratize access to high-level financial knowledge. The success of 'In Good Company' highlights the growing importance of personal branding among financial leaders. It also underscores the changing media consumption habits of professionals who prefer on-demand audio content. For Norges Bank, the podcast serves as a powerful tool to engage with portfolio companies and the broader public, reinforcing Norway's influence in global financial markets.
