My Feed: The Power of Curiosity
Carlo Mahfouz (EMBA ‘20), an award-winning author and VP of Strategic Technology Partnerships at Laerdal Medical, is dedicated to driving innovation in healthcare Ed-Tech. His work focuses on leveraging cutting-edge technologies and collaborative teams to enhance patient outcomes on a global scale.
Mahfouz is the author of Reality Check: In Pursuit of the Right Questions, an Amazon bestseller that highlights the power of asking the right questions in both business and life. His book has been widely praised for its insightful and practical approach to decision-making.
Beyond the tech world, Mahfouz is a passionate classical music enthusiast and a budding opera singer.
Books
One from Many by Dee Hock (founder of Visa) Explores the rise of “chaordic” organizational structures, arguing that a blend of chaos and order is essential for effective and resilient organizations, particularly in a complex world. Hock introduces the concept of “chaordic” organization, which combines the benefits of both chaos (innovation, adaptability) and order (stability, structure).
The Nature of Consciousness: Essays on the Unity of Mind and Matter by Rupert Spira professes that consciousness is the fundamental reality, not derived from matter, and that recognizing this is crucial for individual happiness and world peace, challenging the materialistic worldview.
Alchemy: The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life by Rory Sutherland, in which the author suggests that to solve economic and political problems, we should leverage people’s illogical—and even magical—ways of thinking.
Podcasts
The Artificial Intelligence Show
A deep dive into AI with guests discussing its most controversial applications.
In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen
The CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management interviews top business leaders, offering insights from an investor’s perspective.
Scandinavian Product Podcast by Afonso Franco
A look at how great products are built, scaled, and funded for future growth.
Music
A frequent traveler and speaker, Mahfouz enjoys a diverse mix of musical genres—from contemporary classical to Lebanese folklore to Irish pub tunes. He enjoys using Spotify for music discovery. Some of his top picks for focusing on his work include: The Lord of the Rings soundtrack and Hans Zimmer’s epic movie scores.
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