161: Subramanian Rangan - Capitalism 2.0: Cultivating Leaders with Character

Transforming Work with Sophie Wade · Mar 27, 2026 · 41m

Professor Subramanian (Subi) Rangan, Professor of Strategy and Management at INSEAD and Endowed Chair in Societal Progress, explores "Capitalism 2.0". He explains how traditional model succeeded in development and wealth creation goals, yet leaving critical gaps from focusing on efficiency over equity, output over outcomes, and growth over sustainability. He discusses the "K-shaped" economy, concentrated power, and leadership responsibility to use influence with more moral character to improve well-being. Subi recommends "better not new" models, urges leaders to consider more human-centric…