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Find out what the world’s leading thinkers, politicians and cultural figures really think, as they talk about their lives for thirty minutes on The Interview.

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A half hour interview with interesting and prominent people from around the world with a great range of interests and opinions. Each week, one person is put under the spotlight by either Owen Bennett-Jones or Carrie Gracie, the two presenters on The Interview.  

They explore topical issues, personal motivation and interviewee's hopes and fears. The style is informal and conversational, but at times searching and combative when required.

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The Interview Archive: 18/02/2011 Shai Agassi: Shai Agassi, Entrepreneur

Shai Agassi, Entrepreneur

18/02/2011 Shai Agassi

18/02/2011 Shai Agassi: Shai Agassi, Entrepreneur

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Can he keep private transport running in a world without oil?

Shai Agassi was a high-flying software executive until he felt the need to do something more worthwhile with his life. Now he runs a pioneering electric car project.

Shai Agassi was a high-flying software executive until he felt a calling to do something more worthwhile with his life. 

So he set himself a challenge - how to keep private transport running in a world without oil. 

But can his pioneering electric car scheme succeed and what is motivating him to do it? 

He speaks to Mike Williams on The Interview.

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