From The Archives: Pippa Malmgren

In this episode of the GDA Podcast, Gail Davis and Kyle Davis sit down with Pippa Malmgren, international bestselling author of Signals, former presidential advisor, economist, and entrepreneur, to explore how everyday signals can help us better understand what may be coming next in the economy and the world.

Pippa explains why numbers and data only tell part of the story. By combining quantitative information with common sense, observation, and imagination, she looks for signals that haven't yet appeared in the data—and shares how this approach can help people become better prepared for uncertainty and change.

Key topics include:

• Looking beyond data to recognize signals of what may be coming next
• How geopolitics, economics, technology, and human behavior are interconnected
• Why imagination can be an important tool for navigating uncertainty
• The story behind Pippa’s decision to help build a drone technology company
• Why difficult economic environments can still create opportunities to build and innovate
• Developing practical skills and untapped talent to strengthen the economy

Pippa’s message is a reminder that we may not be able to predict the future, but we can become better prepared for it by paying attention, questioning assumptions, and using our imagination to see possibilities that aren't yet obvious.

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