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Take on Tomorrow

PwC

53 episodes

How can business help solve society’s biggest challenges?

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Welcome to Take on Tomorrow, the award-winning podcast from PwC that examines the biggest problems facing society and the role business can—and should—play in solving them. Hosts Femi Oke and Lizzie O’Leary talk to industry innovators, tech trailblazers and visionary leaders from around the globe about timely topics: from the climate transition to AI and data; and from the future of food to how we build, move and power the world.

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  1. Space, the next business frontier?

    · 23 min · S5 E4

    Space has inspired imagination and innovation for ages. Today, that same curiosity is driving a new wave of industry. In this episode of Take on Tomorrow, we explore how momentum is building within the space…

  2. How can business help us take charge of our health?

    · 23 min · S5 E3

    Most people only think about healthcare when something goes wrong. But wearables, AI, and other new technologies are giving us access to more information about our bodies and delivering it more frequently than ever…

  3. Are AI agents changing the rules of business?

    · 24 min · S5 E2

    AI is entering a new phase. Instead of simply answering questions or generating content, AI agents can now act: planning, reasoning, collaborating, and completing tasks alongside people. But as agents’ capabilities…

  4. Is your business built to survive?

    · 20 min · S5 E1

    Every business plans for growth. But how many are built to survive? Disruption today is increasingly interconnected. Crises such as cyberattacks, geopolitical shocks, and supply chain failures rarely arrive one at a…

  5. Introducing Series 5 of Take on Tomorrow

    · 1:28 · Trailer

    Technologies that once seemed improbable are now reshaping how people work and grow. In Series 5 of Take on Tomorrow—PwC’s award-winning podcast exploring the biggest challenges facing business and society—we ask one…

  6. How can CEOs sharpen their focus on the now and what's next?

    · 15 min · S4 E10 · Bonus

    Confidence is down. Pressure is up. And CEOs are being asked to lead through more uncertainty than ever. Take on Tomorrow is on the ground in Davos, Switzerland, at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, where Sarah…

  7. How can AI scale our capabilities at work?

    · 26 min · S4 E9

    Have you noticed something different about customer service calls lately? Maybe even something...delightful? Perhaps the service rep not only anticipated your question but had the perfect suggestion? That could be AI…

  8. Are factories the new frontier of big tech?

    · 23 min · S4 E8

    Making all the items we need and use in our everyday lives requires an intricate network of producers, suppliers, and distributors. But intricacy can have consequences: supply chains today are frequently disrupted,…

  9. Can government be the catalyst for breakthrough innovation?

    · 24 min · S4 E7

    Big breakthrough innovations are on the horizon, and they could be coming from an unlikely place. We’re talking about the sort of ideas that would reshape how we move, the medical treatments we receive, and how we…

  10. How to fund the data-center boom?

    · 26 min · S4 E6

    Throughout this special series, we’ve been exploring what happens to business and society when people try to do things differently. But without the funding to pay for that change, real progress can stall. In this…

  11. Will your next sushi roll come from a laboratory?

    · 25 min · S4 E5

    Farmers produce, traders distribute, manufacturers process, retailers sell, and governments regulate. And it all comes together so that we can eat each day. But this delicate, complex global system is under immense…

  12. What does the future of mobility look like?

    · 26 min · S4 E4

    The way we move people and things is changing—transportation is becoming more electric, more autonomous, and more informed by advanced technology. These shifts present significant opportunity, both for new players to…

  13. Could robots be renovating our homes in the future?

    · 26 min · S4 E3

    What if we completely rethought the way we build? What if the places where we live and work helped cut emissions, and we could drastically improve energy efficiency with a new kind of construction? What if most…

  14. How will personalized health data transform the way we care?

    · 28 min · S4 E2

    People need to be cared for—but the way we approach healthcare treatments hasn’t changed much in recent years. Now, in the age of AI, and with the emergence of more collaborative partnerships, we’re seeing a shift. And…

  15. Could your car power your home?

    · 27 min · S4 E1

    The way we power society is transforming, and it’s not happening in a silo. As energy demand and geopolitical tensions both rise, and the shift toward new ways to fuel and power our lives picks up speed, how should…

  16. Introducing a special series of Take on Tomorrow

    · 2:04 · Trailer

    This special series of Take on Tomorrow, PwC’s award-winning podcast, unpacks how the global economy will change over the decade ahead and what that means for business and society. We’ll explore how business will…

  17. Take on Tomorrow @ The World Economic Forum in Davos: What does it take to thrive in an uncertain world?

    · 14 min · S3 E9

    There are strong forces at play right now—deep and profound trends such as technological disruption and social instability, that are changing our lives and the world around us. Business leaders can’t ignore these…

  18. Take on Tomorrow @ the World Economic Forum in Davos: What does responsible AI look like in the age of agentic AI?

    · 15 min · S3 E8

    AI is being embedded in everything we do, from the way our cities operate to how we live and work. Information, decision-making, and problem-solving are all being transformed. Enter the “AI agent,” here to help people…

  19. How can we reimagine workplace productivity with GenAI?

    · 22 min · S3 E7

    More than two years have passed since generative AI went mainstream. Now the pressure is on for the technology to deliver concrete results. So has it lived up to all the hype? And, in particular, has GenAI met its…

  20. What does it take to run a responsible business?

    · 26 min · S3 E6

    Business leaders are asked to perform the ultimate balancing act. They face pressure to manage their company’s environmental footprint, adjust to the impacts of climate change, and build rewarding experiences for…

  21. Take on Tomorrow @ the APEC CEO Summit: In unprecedented times, how can we create growth that’s both inclusive and sustainable?

    · 17 min · S3 E5

    The world is full of uncertainties right now. But there’s also opportunity: a chance for reinvention on a global scale, for business and society to work together to create a future that’s inclusive, sustainable, and…

  22. Can ideas be the engine of growth?

    · 24 min · S3 E4

    Consider this: more than half of the companies that were listed on the Fortune 500 in 2003 have since gone bankrupt, been acquired, or otherwise ceased to exist. And the question of survival is just as urgent for…

  23. How can we secure the future of food?

    · 25 min · S3 E3

    Food is essential for our health, survival and social well-being. But global food security is facing increased threats. Climate change, global tensions and supply chain disruptions mean our food systems are becoming…

  24. Is quantum computing about to radically change the world?

    · 28 min · S3 E2

    Quantum computing could revolutionize how we live, and it's fast approaching reality—but is the world ready? Quantum computers use the laws of quantum mechanics to solve complex problems in seconds—making them far…

  25. Take on Tomorrow @ Climate Week NYC: What are the opportunities when business takes climate action?

    · 15 min · S3 E1

    No one is untouched by the effects of climate change. That includes businesses of all sizes, which face the mounting risks of nature loss and a warming planet. But these challenges can also reveal opportunities. The…

  26. Get ready for Series 3

    · 2:42 · Trailer

    Take on Tomorrow, the award-winning podcast from PwC’s management publication, strategy and business, returns on Friday 27 September for Series 3. Join hosts Lizzie O’Leary and Femi Oke and hear some of the brightest…

  27. How can supply chains transform from fragile to agile?

    · 28 min · S2 E13

    Supply chains are the lifelines of our global economy—quietly connecting and supporting numerous facets of business operations and everyday lives. In Take On Tomorrow’s final Series 2 episode, hosts Lizzie and Ayesha…

  28. How is GenAI reshaping cybersecurity?

    · 26 min · S2 E12

    If cybercrime were a country, it would be the third-largest economy in the world after the US and China, according to the World Economic Forum. In the face of such a substantial and pervasive global challenge,…

  29. How can cities help create social and economic sustainability?

    · 26 min · S2 E11

    In an increasingly urban world—in which 70% of the global population is predicted to reside in cities by 2050—thoughtful conversations about urban development are essential. How can cities transform to meet the needs…

  30. @ the World Economic Forum in Davos: How can CEOs position their businesses for success in an age of continuous reinvention?

    · 15 min · S2 E10

    The findings from PwC’s Global CEO Survey are out, and they reveal a fascinating dichotomy: while CEOs’ optimism about global economic growth has more than doubled year-on-year, 45% don’t think their company will…

  31. @ the World Economic Forum in Davos: How can reducing energy demand accelerate the climate transition and create economic opportunity?

    · 15 min · S2 E9

    Recorded at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum—an event convening leaders from government, business, and civil society to address the state of the world—this episode looks at the escalating global demand…

  32. How will GenAI transform the workforce?

    · 26 min · S2 E8

    As the capabilities of generative AI rapidly evolve, professionals around the world are watching attentively—and wondering how the technological leap will affect their careers. There is opportunity in this moment, and…

  33. @ COP28 in Dubai: Can technology help solve the climate crisis?

    · 16 min · S2 E7

    Take on Tomorrow is on the move again—recording live in Dubai at COP28 to discuss a core theme at the annual climate change conference: climate technology. Host Lizzie O’Leary sits down with Dr. Yahya Anouti, PwC…

  34. How can we go further, faster, in the fight against climate change?

    · 26 min · S2 E6

    As the world grapples with the realities of climate change, a significant gap has emerged between recognizing necessary actions and implementing them effectively. So what factors are impeding progress—and is there…

  35. @ the APEC CEO Summit: How will the Asia-Pacific region shape global growth?

    · 19 min · S2 E5

    Recorded live at the APEC CEO Summit, the most influential annual gathering of business and political leaders in the Asia-Pacific region, this quick-hit episode taps into the crucial discussions happening at this…

  36. Is privacy possible in the age of AI?

    · 26 min · S2 E4

    Business leaders are at a crossroads with generative AI—grappling with its vast potential while untangling intricacies of privacy and trust. Join our hosts Lizzie and Ayesha as they facilitate a rich dialogue with two…

  37. Is talent hiding in plain sight?

    · 24 min · S2 E3

    Today’s CEOs face a daunting dilemma: too many open jobs, and not enough of the right workers to fill them. In this episode, hosts Lizzie and Ayesha are joined by LinkedIn VP Aneesh Raman and PwC’s Global Workforce…

  38. Why should business be nature positive?

    · 29 min · S2 E2

    As the global economy grapples with escalating environmental decline, the imperative to protect our natural world is climbing the agenda for both governments and businesses. In this episode, hosts Lizzie and Ayesha…

  39. @ Climate Week NYC: How can business overcome the sustainability stalemate?

    · 14 min · S2 E1

    Take on Tomorrow is back, and we’re kicking off the new series by taking listeners behind the scenes at Climate Week NYC. Join PwC’s Global Sustainability Leader, Will Jackson-Moore, for a special on-site recording at…

  40. How can CEOs win today’s race while running tomorrow’s?

    · 13 min · S1 E13

    Today’s tensions vs. tomorrow’s threats: how can CEOs master the balancing act? Find out—and hear the big takeaways from our 2023 CEO Survey. Listen now.

  41. Can capital help solve climate change?

    · 25 min · S1 E12

    Can you make green by going green? Could incentives be reimagined to align the power of the profit motive with the interests of the planet? Several green initiatives involving trillions of dollars in assets are already…

  42. How should business adapt to support a world on the move?

    · 25 min · S1 E11

    We live in a world of greatly increased mobility—of information, of goods and services, and of the world’s 8 billion people. We move for all sorts of reasons, and that movement can create challenges—but also…

  43. How can we ensure the workers of tomorrow get the skills they need today?

    · 25 min · S1 E10

    Though the global youth population has grown by 30% in the last 20, the number of young people between the ages of 15 and 24 in the labor force has actually fallen by approximately 12%. Even as many countries face…

  44. How do we ensure humanity stays ahead of technology?

    · 23 min · S1 E9

    New technology, from alternative energy sources to digitization to artificial intelligence, is changing how we live, how we work, and how our businesses function. But what happens when those advances move so fast that…

  45. What’s the future of worker empowerment?

    · 25 min · S1 E8

    People don’t want to be taken for granted. That’s the message coming from employees around the world, who are finding new confidence and empowerment in the shifting world of work. Their call to employers is to listen,…

  46. What’s the role of tax in tackling climate change?

    · 25 min · S1 E7

    If you want less of something, tax it more. That’s what many governments have been trying to do with carbon. But carbon pricing is controversial and difficult to implement technically. So, given the urgency to reduce…

  47. What’s the point of stakeholder capitalism?

    · 27 min · S1 E6

    Stakeholder capitalism is the idea that businesses have a responsibility to groups other than their shareholders. But is that really capitalism? Why are so many businesses embracing this idea? And, given that…

  48. Can corporate reporting deliver change?

    · 25 min · S1 E5

    The reporting of corporate data matters—and not just to accountants and stock analysts. The way in which companies make progress when dealing with climate change, building more diverse workforces, and complying with…

  49. Will crypto revolutionize the financial system?

    · 28 min · S1 E4

    There’s an old saying: people overestimate the impact of technology in the short term and underestimate it in the long term. Is that what’s happening with crypto? There’s a lot of news about cryptocurrencies, but are…

  50. How can business prepare for the next disaster?

    · 30 min · S1 E3

    From cyber-attacks and supply-chain disruption to hurricanes and pandemics, the list of things that can go wrong for a company is long and it is growing. So how can businesses prepare for the unknown? Hosts Lizzie…

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