FWD: Technology

Automation will speed us up. AI will help us see further.But inside businesses, progress depends on something harder to scale: human judgment.FWD: Technology explores what happens when technology meets human decision-making. Hosted by Bill Briggs (Chief Technology Officer of Deloitte), Brett Davis (Chief Innovation Officer), and Simona Spelman (Chief Human Officer), the show brings clarity to a world of complexity, helping you move from buzzwords to business impact.Each episode features stories, insights, and hard-earned lessons from builders who know that innovation only works when people know what matters…and why.For leaders balancing competing priorities, proving ROI, and guiding what's next for their organizations, FWD: Technology is a place where optimism meets realism.Don't bet on the future. Build it.

FWD: Technology is a technology podcast hosted by Deloitte US, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Deloitte US hosts FWD: Technology, a technology show with 14 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  Dr. Harrison Keller (UNT): Redesigning entry-level work for the AI era

  Aug 25, 202647 minS1

  AI didn't just change jobs. It changed what "ready for work" means. In this episode of FWD: Technology, Bill Briggs (Deloitte's chief technology officer) and Simona Spelman (Deloitte's chief human officer) break down the skills college graduates need to thrive in a fast-moving, AI-shaped workplace, and what higher education may need to rethink as a result. They are joined by Dr. Harrison Keller, president of the University of North Texas, for a practical conversation about workforce readiness, curriculum evolution, and how leaders can better define what day-one success looks like now. Like, comment, share, subscribe today!

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  Episode #12

  Rob Gaige (Reddit): Turning community insight into action

  Aug 12, 202634 minS1

  AI can identify patterns at unparalleled scale, but human judgment is still essential to understanding what those patterns might mean. In this episode of FWD: Technology, Deloitte's Bill Briggs, US Chief Technology Officer, and Simona Spelman, US Chief Human Officer, sit down with Rob Gaige, Global Head of Insights at Reddit, to explore how real, frank conversations across Reddit's communities can reveal emerging behaviors, unmet needs, and new opportunities for brands. They discuss how AI helps surface unexpected signals, why context is critical, and how leaders can pair technology with human conversations to make better decisions. The takeaway: Important insights are hidden in public conversations, and organizations are better positioned when they learn how to listen. Like, comment, share, and subscribe!

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  Episode #10

  Andrea Gellert (Meta): AI and the creator economy

  Jul 15, 202636 minS1

  In this episode of FWD: Technology, Deloitte's Bill Briggs, US Chief Technology Officer, and Simona Spelman, US Chief Human Officer, speak with Andrea Gellert, VP of global business and product marketing at Meta, about how AI is reinventing the marketing funnel, from discovery to purchase to post-purchase. They discuss conversational commerce, business agents, smart glasses, and the shift from traditional campaigns to tailored experiences that feel helpful rather than intrusive. The takeaway: Leaders who pair AI scale with trust, strategy, and human judgment can create more seamless and authentic customer connections.

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  Episode #9

  Marla Aaron (Marla Aaron Jewelry): How AI can boost creativity without losing humanity

  Jun 23, 202658 minS1

  Technology is changing how brands create, scale, and connect with customers. But the most interesting stories are not about replacing human creativity, they are about amplifying it. In this episode of FWD: Technology, Deloitte's Bill Briggs (US Chief Technology Officer), Brett Davis (US Chief Innovation Officer), and Simona Spelman (US Chief Human Officer) sit down with Marla Aaron, CEO and Founder of Marla Aaron Jewelry, to explore how technology can support craft, storytelling, and customer experience without stripping away the human point of view that makes a brand distinctive in the first place.

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  Episode #8

  Joey Graziano (Pacers): Women's sports, AI, and the next fan flywheel

  Jun 8, 202617 min

  Sports is becoming much more than a game-day business. Teams are building always-on experiences that blend media, commerce, community, and culture across physical and digital worlds. In this episode of FWD: Technology, Deloitte's Bill Briggs (US Chief Technology Officer), Brett Davis (US Chief Innovation Officer), and Simona Spelman (US Chief Human Officer) continue their conversation with Joey Graziano, Chief Commercial Officer of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, to explore how AI, women's sports growth, and ecosystem partnerships are reshaping the fan experience. The conversation looks at real-time decision-making, connected touchpoints, and why the future of sports may belong to organizations that think like entertainment brands. Like, comment, share, and subscribe!

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