TECHTalks: New Tech Frontiers

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.

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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.



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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 | Episode: The Art of Tech Storytelling

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