Altitude by Talon Podcast

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Episode 04: Global Energy at a Crossroads: Andrew Gould on his personal career, history of SLB and Outlook for AI and Energy

2026-03-2701:14:11

On today’s episode of Altitude, we sit down with Andrew Gould, the former Chairman and CEO of Schlumberger (“SLB”) and Executive Chairman of BG Group on how the global energy system works. He provides a window into the corporate history of SLB including his own personal 37 year journey at the Company. He explains why oil and gas will remain part of the mix, what is driving demand for natural gas and LNG, and how AI and data centers are changing energy demand. Gould also reflects on key leader...

Episode 03: The Energy Transition Explained: Dr. Diana Gragg on Electrification, Efficiency & the AI Surge

2026-03-1351:51

Dr. Diana Gragg leads the Explore Energy Program at Stanford’s Precourt Institute for Energy and teaches one of the university’s most popular courses on understanding energy. In this episode, she breaks down the “electrify everything” strategy, why solar and batteries are reshaping the power market, and how rising AI and data center demand is testing the limits of the U.S. grid. Drawing on her background in air quality research and energy systems modeling, Diana explains how policy, markets,...

TRAILER: Inside the Thunderbirds: Col. Justin “Astro” Elliott on Leadership + the New F-47

2026-01-1601:32

A quick preview of Inside the Thunderbirds with Col. Justin “Astro” Elliott. We talk leadership under pressure, how boundary avoidance quietly wrecks teams, and what leaders can do to address issues directly. Plus, a look at the news around the new F-47. Catch the full episode: Inside the Thunderbirds: Col. Justin "Astr... #TalonTalks #Leadership #Thunderbirds Website: https://www.talon-cap.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talon-capital-corp/ Contact: contact@talon-cap...

Episode 02: Inside the Thunderbirds: Col. Justin "Astro" Elliott on Leadership, Boundary Avoidance & the New F47!

2025-12-2401:40:54

Colonel Justin "Astro" Elliott commanded the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds—the elite demonstration squadron featured in Netflix's "America's Thunderbirds." In this episode, Astro shares what it takes to lead a team that performs inches apart at 400+ miles per hour, and how those lessons translate to leadership in any high-stakes environment. Astro spoke at our Leadership Speaker Series this past December, and here, we bring those insights to a wider audience. Col. Justin J. Elliott Division Ch...

Episode 01: How AI Breakthroughs Have Reshuffled the Trillion Dollar Chip Race w/Chris Miller, Author of International Best Seller, Chip War

2025-11-2631:21

The fragility of the AI boom is that supply isn’t the only constraint—power is. The U.S. is pouring new energy into rebuilding the chip industry at home, but the real story is how fast the demand for computing is growing. In this episode, Chris Miller, author of Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology, helps us explore why semiconductors became a geopolitical battleground and how interdependence in the supply chain raises the stakes for everyone. We talk about Texas beco...

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