World Data Lab launches “Data Talks,” a new podcast hosted by economist and storyteller Wolfgang Fengler

World Data Lab announces the launch of Data Talks, a new fortnightly podcast that proves data isn’t just for analysts, it’s the common language behind sporting triumphs, market breakthroughs, and social progress. World Data Lab CEO and economist Wolfgang Fengler sits down with world-class athletes, leading economists, founders, policymakers, and creative thinkers to unpack the numbers shaping their fields.

The season premiere features Asmita Dubey (Chief Marketing & Digital Officer at L’Oréal), with upcoming episodes spotlighting guests such as Alexandra Burghardt (Olympic athlete), Dr. Homi Kharas (Senior Fellow at Brookings), Prof. Jesús Crespo Cuaresma (Professor of Economics), Indermit Gill (Chief Economist of the World Bank Group), Philippe Le Houerou (Former CEO at IFC).

About the Host

Wolfgang Fengler is the CEO and Co-Founder of World Data Lab (WDL), a leader in forward-looking consumer analytics. Fortune 500 companies rely on WDL to bridge the gap between data and decision-making. Before founding WDL, Wolfgang served as Lead Economist at the World Bank, working with senior policymakers and business leaders across Africa, Asia, and Europe. His work has been covered in major outlets, including The Financial Times, The Economist, The New York Times, BBC, CNN, and CNBC. German weekly Der Spiegel dubbed him a "big data virtuoso."

What to expect
Candid, jargon-free discussions on topics from predicting peak athletic performance to financing climate resilience, measuring equality, and scaling startups, designed for decision-makers and the data-curious alike.

Format
30-minute episodes, every other Tuesday.

Where to listen & follow

• Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/data-talks/id1837048081
• YouTube (Company): https://youtube.com/@worlddatalab3134?feature=shared
• YouTube (Podcast): https://youtube.com/@datatalks_podcast?feature=shared
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datatalks_podcast/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@datatalkspodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
• Also on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts
  
  

Media contact
Anne Mason
anne.mason@worlddatalab.com