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 business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Episode #15

  Suzie Reider (Lyft): Turning mobility data into durable growth

  Sep 22, 202634 minS1

  Lyft isn't just a transportation company. It's building a broader mobility platform connecting riders, drivers, destinations, advertisers, and new services. In this episode of FWD: Technology, Deloitte's Chief Technology Officer, Bill Briggs, and Chief Human Officer, Simona Spelman, speak with Suzie Reider, EVP of Marketing, Ads, and Business at Lyft, about the strategy shaping Lyft's growth. Reider shares how Lyft is building a more connected mobility experience, using context to make advertising more impactful, and treating trust as an essential part of the consumer experience. She also discusses acquisitions, integration, work redesign, and why leaders shouldn't simply refine last year's business strategy when change is happening so quickly. Bottom line? Growth requires both ambition and operational discipline. Like, comment, share, and subscribe!

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  Episode #14

  Hunter Woodhall (US Paralympic Gold Medalist): Digital twins, human edge

  Sep 8, 202637 minS1

  Breaking a world record takes more than speed. It requires digging deep to find out whether human instinct can adapt to hard evidence. On FWD: Technology, hosts Simona Spelman, Deloitte's Chief Human Officer, and Bill Briggs, Deloitte's Chief Technology Officer, join Hunter Woodhall, US Paralympic Gold Medalist, to explore the Unbreakable Twin project. By running simulations and live-testing hypotheses on the track, the team uncovers performance gains that conventional wisdom and instinct may miss. For business and technology leaders, Hunter's experience offers a powerful lesson: Progress often begins when we set ego aside, trust the people and tools around us, and act on the data. Like, comment, share, and subscribe!

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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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