Take on Tomorrow
by PwC
How can business help solve society’s biggest challenges? 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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Space, the next business frontier?
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 economy—and what it takes to turn moon-shot ideas into real-world impact. We speak with...
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How can business help us take charge of our health?
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 before — putting more control over our health in our own hands. In this episode of...
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Are AI agents changing the rules of business?
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 accelerate, are businesses thinking big enough? In this episode of Take on…
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Is your business built to survive?
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 time—and all are heightened by AI risk. So, if your business lost everything...
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Introducing Series 5 of Take on Tomorrow
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 critical question: How do bold ideas gain momentum? Join us, as we speak with...
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How can CEOs sharpen their focus on the now and what's next?
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 von Fischer discusses key findings from PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey—and what...
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How can AI scale our capabilities at work?
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 working behind the scenes, supporting those call center employees and making…
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Are factories the new frontier of big tech?
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, even as new technologies are changing everything we thought we knew about...
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Can government be the catalyst for breakthrough innovation?
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 adapt to the changing climate and generate new kinds of energy—and they could all...
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How to fund the data-center boom?
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 episode, we’ll look at the way projects are financed and how it’s unlocking…
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Will your next sushi roll come from a laboratory?
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 pressure. Drought and heat stress threaten crops. Geopolitical crises, population...
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What does the future of mobility look like?
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 enter the mix and existing companies to reinvent themselves—with great potential...
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Could robots be renovating our homes in the future?
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 construction wasn’t even done on-site? These changes, some of them already underway...
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How will personalized health data transform the way we care?
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 it brings a new opportunity for providers to make effective, affordable,...
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Could your car power your home?
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 businesses rethink the opportunities and challenges ahead? Where can they find new...
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Introducing a special series of Take on Tomorrow
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 navigate—and shape—the challenges and opportunities ahead, including emerging...
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Take on Tomorrow @ The World Economic Forum in Davos: What does it take to thrive in an uncertain world?
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 megatrends. But what actions are they taking? How can they plan amid a constantly...
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Take on Tomorrow @ the World Economic Forum in Davos: What does responsible AI look like in the age of agentic AI?
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 work smarter and more productively. But will people trust this rapidly evolving...
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How can we reimagine workplace productivity with GenAI?
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 early promise to boost workplace productivity and help employees engage in more...
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What does it take to run a responsible business?
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 employees and customers, all while continuing to deliver financial performance. So,...
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Take on Tomorrow @ the APEC CEO Summit: In unprecedented times, how can we create growth that’s both inclusive and sustainable?
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 resilient. To learn more about that vision of the future, Take on Tomorrow is...
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Can ideas be the engine of growth?
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 businesses today: 45% of respondents in PwC’s most recent Global CEO Survey said…
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How can we secure the future of food?
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 more precarious. And as the global population grows, demand for food shows no…
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Is quantum computing about to radically change the world?
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 more powerful than the most advanced supercomputer. The possibilities seem…
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Take on Tomorrow @ Climate Week NYC: What are the opportunities when business takes climate action?
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 transformation, and sometimes complete reinvention, of how a business functions...
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Get ready for Series 3
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 minds and boldest thinkers on how they’re tackling the greatest challenges…
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How can supply chains transform from fragile to agile?
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 delve into the seismic shifts rattling these critical networks with Darcy...
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How is GenAI reshaping cybersecurity?
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, generative AI is emerging as a tool to level the playing field—offering sophisticated...
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How can cities help create social and economic sustainability?
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 of their ever-growing populations, without compromising the health of the planet...
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@ the World Economic Forum in Davos: How can CEOs position their businesses for success in an age of continuous reinvention?
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 survive for more than a decade on its current path—a 6% increase from last year....
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@ the World Economic Forum in Davos: How can reducing energy demand accelerate the climate transition and create economic opportunity?
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 for energy and its impact on achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Special guest...
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How will GenAI transform the workforce?
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 also some uncertainty. How disruptive will GenAI be to the workforce? Which...
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@ COP28 in Dubai: Can technology help solve the climate crisis?
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 Middle East’s Sustainability Leader, and Patricia Keating, part of the ventures...
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How can we go further, faster, in the fight against climate change?
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 still a way to increase the speed and scale of change? In this episode, hosts…
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@ the APEC CEO Summit: How will the Asia-Pacific region shape global growth?
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 year’s event. Host Lizzie O’Leary is on-site in San Francisco, where she’s joined by...
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Is privacy possible in the age of AI?
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 experts working on the leading edge of AI. Keith Enright, Chief Privacy Officer...
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Is talent hiding in plain sight?
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 Leader, Peter Brown, who suggest an innovative solution to workforce gaps:...
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Why should business be nature positive?
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 discuss the crucial interactions between nature and business with acclaimed global...
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@ Climate Week NYC: How can business overcome the sustainability stalemate?
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 the largest annual climate gathering of its kind. This quick-hit episode taps...
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How can CEOs win today’s race while running tomorrow’s?
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.
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Can capital help solve climate change?
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 reconfiguring capital markets. But can this approach work? Ayesha and Lizzie…
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How should business adapt to support a world on the move?
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 opportunities. In fact, could a world on the move provide solutions to some of the...
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How can we ensure the workers of tomorrow get the skills they need today?
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 labor shortages, the global picture shows deep youth unemployment and...
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How do we ensure humanity stays ahead of technology?
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 we can’t keep up? And, if businesses and governments don’t understand the...
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What’s the future of worker empowerment?
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, learn, and engage. So, how can businesses and employees find fresh…
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What’s the role of tax in tackling climate change?
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 the use of fossil fuels, reduce emissions and reach more aggressive climate…
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What’s the point of stakeholder capitalism?
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 stakeholders often have conflicting views, can it work in practice? Lizzie and Ayesha…
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Can corporate reporting deliver change?
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 regulation has become a differentiating factor. Stakeholders of all kinds are...
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Will crypto revolutionize the financial system?
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 we paying too little attention to the long-term impacts of the underlying...
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How can business prepare for the next disaster?
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 O’Leary and Ayesha Hazarika meet with the former head of the United States’ Federal...
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How can business help solve society’s biggest challenges? 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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