Seth Kahan on Grand Challenges

About Seth Kahan on Grand Challenges

Grand Challenges represent the wicked problems that society faces—complex, persistent, and difficult to solve due to incomplete, contradictory, and ever-changing demands. Yet, addressing them is essential for humanity and life on Earth to survive and thrive. My work is dedicated to confronting these monumental issues. These challenges are too vast for any single mind to fully comprehend or solve. They are multi-dimensional, with deep systemic roots that are reflected in legislation, policies, social behavior, and even individual thoughts and mindsets. These factors limit our ability to effectively address them. However, there are models and frameworks I’ve developed to help organizations and activists collaborate in making tangible progress. These stem from my experience at the World Bank, where I’ve witnessed both the successes and failures of multinational efforts, and from my work with Grand Challenges in sectors that include maternal health in Kenya, earth science, finance, nursing, and mental health.

Publisher

Seth Kahan

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Nov 2024

Latest episode

6 May 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 May 2026

   Agency, Accountability, and the Soul of Medicine

   In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ehsan Samei, a Distinguished Professor of Radiology at Duke University, to explore the deep shifts occurring at the intersection of technology and patient care. We begin by examining the nature of agency and accountability, with Ehsan positing that true agency requires an entity to not only act but to take responsibility for its actions. This opens a vital discussion on the black box nature of AI, where the lack of human-like sensory processing makes the i...

2. 

   3 Apr 2026

   Cracking the AI Activation Code with Neil Sahota

   Is AI a "bolt-on" tool for your current processes, or is it the engine for your next big innovation? In this episode, Grand Challenge Expert Seth Kahan sits down with Neil Sahota—CEO of ACSI Labs, UN Advisor, and lead architect of the IBM Watson ecosystem. Neil breaks down the core concepts from his latest book, The AI Activation Code, moving past the hype of "giving everyone ChatGPT" and into the realm of Business Consciousness. They discuss the four stages of the AI journey—Awareness, Adop...

3. 

   6 Mar 2026

   From the Steel Works to Global Impact: Amplifying Good with Chris Cooper

   What does a steelworker’s son from Northern England know about global business elevation? Quite a lot, as it turns out. My guest today, Chris Cooper, has a story that feels less like a traditional career ladder and more like a masterclass in intentionality. We explore his journey from the gritty reality of the British steel industry to the helm of one of the world’s longest-running business podcasts. Chris is a man who truly embodies "Business Elevation." He isn’t just talking about bottom li...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

250

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100

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Quality

16

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

32

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