TECHTalks: New Tech Frontiers

Quantum computing has the potential to solve some of our biggest challenges, yet it remains somewhat under the radar. On this episode host Raquel Buscaino interviews Scott Buchholz, Global Quantum Computing Leader from Deloitte Consulting LLP to help demystify the fascinating world of quantum computing, delve into the principles of quantum mechanics, explore the potential of quantum algorithms to revolutionize industries, and uncover practical applications ranging from cryptography to logistics.

Exploring the Potential of Quantum Computing

Much of the current debate around AI focuses on a seemingly contentious relationship between humans and machines. Yet a viewpoint is emerging which suggests we shouldn’t view this relationship as “humans versus machines” but rather “humans with machines.” On this episode, host Raquel Buscaino interviews Amelia Dunlop, Chief Experience Officer of Deloitte Digital, to discuss how we can better prepare humans to work with machines and better design machines to match human needs – all while embedding trust from the very beginning.

Humans with Machines

The future of cloud is evolving towards a more integrated and flexible ecosystem, where cloud brokering could enable a ubiquitous computing future. On this episode host Raquel Buscaino interviews David Linthicum, former Chief Cloud Strategy Officer at Deloitte Consulting LLP, to walk through the evolution of cloud computing and share why we’re at an inflection point where businesses are able to broker more efficient and sustainable computing power via ubiquitous computing.

Ubiquitous Cloud Computing

In this episode we dive into the world of tokenization where blockchain technology meets asset management. Join Raquel Buscaino and her guests Raquel Look, Senior Manager, and Tim Davis, Global and US Advisory Leader, both from Deloitte &amp; Touche LLPs’ Blockchain and Digital Assets practice, as they explain what tokenization is, what is driving its market adoption, and how to prepare for the future changes tokenization may bring.

Tokenization Transformation

In this episode, host Raquel Buscaino invites Laura Shact, Principal in Deloitte Consulting LLP and leader of Deloitte’s AI practice for Human Capital to talk about Generative AI and the workforce. They discuss how organizations can bring their people along their GenAI adoption journey, what long term skills they should invest in, and what it may take to shape a positive and equitable AI-driven future.

Generative AI and the Workforce

In this episode, host Raquel Buscaino invites Hussain Mooraj, Principal in Deloitte Consulting LLP and NextGen Therapy Practice Lead to talk about the rapid growth of biotech, next-generation cell and gene therapies, and the revolutionary impact of these therapies on pharma, healthcare, and patients.

NextGen Cell and Gene Therapies

In this episode, host Raquel Buscaino invites Simon McLain, US Chief Strategy &amp; AI Officer of Deloitte Digital, to talk about the role AI increasingly plays in customer interactions, from marketing to customer support to sales.

AI in Customer Interactions

In this episode, host Raquel Buscaino invites Johannes Trüby, a Partner in Deloitte France who is the Energy &amp; Climate Economics Leader, as well as Geoff Tuff, a Principal at Deloitte Consulting LLP who is the Sustainability Leader for Energy &amp; Industrials to talk about the intersection of energy consumption, sustainability, and AI.

Sustainable AI

In this episode, host Raquel Buscaino invites Tanneasha Gordon, a Principal at Deloitte &amp; Touche LLP, to talk about what can make a digital product trustworthy, what challenges companies and consumers may face in developing and using trustworthy products, and what actions organizations can consider to improve safety and security.

Building Digital Trust

In this episode, host Raquel Buscaino invites Marlin Metzger, Deloitte Application and Modernization and Innovation Offering Leader to talk about some tangible ways in which organizations can leverage AI to modernize their IT legacy systems and build the future-ready infrastructure to help meet tomorrow’s customer expectations and business needs.

Accelerating Application Modernization with AI

In this episode, host Raquel Buscaino invites Mike Bechtel, Chief Futurist of Deloitte Consulting LLP, on a live recording from CES, the Consumer Electronics Show, to share his insights on Deloitte’s Tech Trends 2025 and how they connect to some of the latest tech innovations featured on the show floor.

Tech Trends 2025 at CES®

In this episode, Nitin Mittal, Deloitte Global Generative AI Leader and Heather Stockton, Deloitte Global Consulting Services, Technology &amp; Transformation Leader discuss the current GenAI market landscape and how it is evolving from experimenting to scaling, with a focus on risk, governance, data management, and the latest AI trends--including AI agents and sovereign AI.

Identify Signal from the Noise

In this episode, Stacey Winters, Generative AI Market Leader for Deloitte North-South Europe, and Anjani Kumar, GenAI Market Leader for Deloitte India discuss how organizations are uncovering opportunities as they transition from experimenting with AI to scaling--navigating through such critical topics as data privacy, infrastructure, sovereignty laws, and adoption.

Navigate Path to Opportunity

In this episode, Costi Perricos, Deloitte Global Generative AI Business Leader and Clare Harding, Deloitte Global Chief Innovation Officer talk about the recently released fourth wave of Deloitte's State of GenAI in the Enterprise quarterly survey, delving into key insights and strategies organizations can use to address barriers to scaling GenAI.

Optimize for Organizational Value

In this episode host Raquel Buscaino invites Ed Lee, a Managing Director in Deloitte Consulting LLP who focuses on strategy and growth in the restaurant industry, to take a deep dive into the world of high-tech restaurants. From self-service ordering kiosks to food prep robots, they discuss some of the opportunities and challenges of incorporating new technology into restaurant operations and what restaurants can do to stay competitive in an ever-changing world.

High-Tech Restaurants

In this episode host Raquel Buscaino invites Ashish Verma US Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Deloitte Consulting LLP, to talk about the evolving world of data, which underlies trends such as AI and Generative AI, and how this evolution is changing the role of the CDO (Chief Data Officer) across industries.  Connect with and follow the speakers here:  Raquel Buscaino:   Ashish Verma:&nbsp;

The Evolving Role of the Chief Data Officer

In this episode host Raquel Buscaino is joined by Michael Juergens, Principal at Deloitte Touche LLP, and Leader of Deloitte Winery Solutions and Services Practice to take a deeper dive into the world of wine and discuss some of the technology trends that are shaping the future of wine production and distribution.

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Raquel Buscaino : https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquelbuscaino/
Michael Juergens : https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-juergens-9882212/

(00:00) Introduction
(00:53) Wine production overview
(02:47) Role of technology in wine production
(06:53) Direct-to-consumer considerations
(08:14) Generational preferences and personalization
(10:12) Future tech innovations
(13:48) Conclusion

The Wineries of the Future

In this episode, host Raquel Buscaino invites Mekena McGrew, Quantum Information Lead at Deloitte Consulting LLP, to share insights into quantum computing’s near-term and long-term applications in the financial services industry. From greater accuracy in fraud classification and Value at Risk calculations to future promises of speed-ups in derivative pricing, this episode will explore the current and future commercial applications of quantum in the financial services industry.

Connect with and follow the speakers:
Raquel Buscaino: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquelbuscaino/
Mekena McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mekena-mcgrew-phd-17561935/

(00:00) Introduction
(01:17) What’s available today 
(03:33) What’s a logical Qubit 
(05:14) Early-stage application areas 
(08:33) Realistic timeframe for commercial value
(10:32) Key considerations to start experimenting 
(14:42) Near-term use cases in fraud and finance 
(17:38) Potential far-out impacts in finance  
(18:51) Wrap Up

Quantum in Finance

In this episode, host Raquel Buscaino is joined by Franz Gilbert Deloitte Growth Leader for Human Capital Ecosystems, to discuss the emerging field of humanoid robotics. Tune in with Raquel and Franz to explore how human collaboration with robots could transform various industries over the next decade. The conversation highlights the importance of trust and human supervision, the potential long-term impacts robotics technology could have within the workforce, and ultimately, how the future of robotics might reshape our world.



Connect with and follow the speakers here:
Raquel Buscaino: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquelbuscaino/
Franz Gilbert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franzgilbert


Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:10) What is humanoid robotics?
(01:44) Why a humanoid form?
(04:02) How humanoids might interact with other robots?
(05:35) Which industries are most prime to use humanoids?
(09:44) How might organizations drive adoption?
(11:48) What are some of the 2nd and 3rd order effects of robotics adoption?
(12:41) What is most exciting about humanoid robotics today?
(13:46) Wrap up

TECHTalks: New Tech Frontiers | Episode: Humanoid Robotics

In this episode, host Raquel Buscaino is joined by Kyle Forrest, CMO for Human Capital and Future of HR Leader at Deloitte Consulting LLP, to discuss the role of technology storytelling in an increasingly tech-focused world. The conversation highlights the importance of leaders understanding the implications of major tech changes and how to improve tech adoption through effective storytelling.

Connect with and follow the speakers here:
Raquel Buscaino: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquelbuscaino/
Kyle Forrest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleforrest/


Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:41) Why is Tech storytelling important? 
(07:14) Leadership practices for communicating through tech changes? 
(10:45) Communicating the vision to the employee experience
(17:47) Examples of communication pitfalls
(20:00) Why does storytelling matter in the age of AI? 
(25:00) Storytelling as an organizational discipline
(26:56) Wrap up

TECHTalks: New Tech Frontiers

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