Learning by Proxy with Vivek Srinivasan
Learning by Proxy with Vivek Srinivasan
A company that is bigger than the country it is in! | Podcast
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A company that is bigger than the country it is in! | Podcast

How a pharmaceutical major is changing the fortunes of a nation solving man-made problems.

Insulin grew into a big business as the number of cases of diabetes ballooned across the globe. Diabetes was the first disease that was termed a lifestyle disease. Obesity is the reverse. It is often a problem amongst the poor who cannot afford high-quality foods and end up eating a lot of ultra-processed foods.

A drug is offering hope and billing itself as a solution to the problem. Its popularity has soared and caused the company that manufactures it to be valued more than the country in which it resides. This is the story of Wegovy and Novo Nordisk.

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Learning by Proxy with Vivek Srinivasan
Learning by Proxy with Vivek Srinivasan
My podcast, just like my blog is about demystifying and simplifying complex things but pulling many threads together. If you are curious and love to learn about the world around you, you will love this podcast!