Dambisa Moyo on the Chevron and Starbucks Boards — and Investing a Family Office
Dambisa Moyo shares insights from her multifaceted career, including her roles on global corporate boards, in the House of Lords, and managing a family office. She discusses how her non-ideological upbringing shaped her approach to economics and investing, the crucial lessons learned in corporate governance, and the challenges corporations face from societal narratives. Moyo also details the evolution of her family office's investment strategy, focusing on the AI supercycle and energy transition, while emphasizing disciplined risk management and a deep understanding of limited partners' goals.
- Board members must deeply internalize that “anything can happen,” from a CEO's sudden death to unexpected takeovers. Moyo, drawing from 15 years on boards like SABMiller, stresses that anticipating chaos is the first step to resilience. Read →
- Dambisa Moyo reveals how a pervasive 'evil corporation' narrative hinders progress. Learn why your startup needs to fight it and how to inoculate your brand. Read →
- Dambisa Moyo's non-ideological upbringing shaped her view on economics. Founders: kill your sacred cows and question 'one-size-fits-all' dogma to see the real market. Read →
- Dambisa Moyo sees the next "super cycle" driven by AI and the energy transition, a rare 40-year event. Read →