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Nicolas de Bellefonds, BCG’s global AI leader, unpacks the myths, challenges, and real potential of AI agents. They can transform how work gets done if companies stop chasing shortcuts, rethink outdated processes, and prepare for the costs and complexity that come with real change.
Learn More:
Nicolas de Bellefonds: https://on.bcg.com/4lr0Dkh
BCG’s Latest Thinking on AI: https://on.bcg.com/3Y1NHaq
The CEO’s Workout for Peak AI Performance: https://on.bcg.com/44opFtV
From Potential to Profit: Closing the AI Impact Gap: https://on.bcg.com/3XZBGSL
Chapters:
[0:25] Nico’s So What
[1:16] What Are Agents?
[3:57] What Problems Do Agents Solve?
[5:56] How Do Agents Affect Processes?
[7:50] What Should Leaders Focus On?
[9:06] How Do You Start Improving Data and Infrastructure?
[10:24] What Are the Biggest Challenges?
[13:48] What Is Next?
[14:49] How Close Are We to AGI?
[15:43] What Are the Risks?
[17:13] Now What?
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By the year 2035, we will likely be able to utilize AI to crunch complex data sets and produce far more accurate predictions of the future, for everything from stock market fluctuations to consumer trends. Already, meteorologists are using AI to improve weather forecasting—for instance, by more accurately predicting when a hurricane will make landfall. But BCG’s Alan Iny says this does not mean that business leaders will be able to dispense with planning for multiple scenarios. Predictions will never be perfect—and everyone will have access to the same tools—so strategic planning will remain critical even as it evolves in new ways.
Learn More:
Imagine This: https://lnk.to/imagine-this-general-show09
Alan Iny: https://on.bcg.com/4fCNDo5
Are Leaders as Prepared for Strategic Risks as They Think They Are?: https://on.bcg.com/3AXqw8J
BCG on Corporate Finance and Strategy: https://on.bcg.com/496c3Ek
CEO Moments of Truth: https://on.bcg.com/ITMoT
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Karin von Funck, BCG’s global lead for zero-based transformation, explains why great cost transformation goes beyond spreadsheets. The best companies don’t slash expenses. They have a deep understanding of what drives value, a rigorous approach to spending, and a culture that supports smart decision making. Quick cuts may deliver short-term relief but can erode long-term growth—as well as the trust of employees.
Learn More:
Karin von Funck: https://on.bcg.com/4iBZXqn
BCG Latest Thinking on Cost: https://on.bcg.com/4iU0RhB
Cost Management Remains an Executive Priority in 2025: https://on.bcg.com/41VTsYm
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For years, extended reality (XR) has waited to find its place in business. New lightweight, AI-enabled headsets are bringing the power of AI to the frontline. Tibor Mérey, BCG’s global business leader in frontier tech, explains how XR can boost productivity and address labor shortages. But will workers embrace it?
Tibor Mérey: https://on.bcg.com/43l9LQI
BCG’s Latest Thinking on Technology, Media, and Telecommunications: https://on.bcg.com/4hek0JY
BCG on Augmented and Virtual Reality: https://on.bcg.com/4hcx0zu
Seeing the World Through AI Glasses: https://lnk.to/imagine-this-Woolsey-smartglasses09
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HR is no longer just about managing people—it’s about shaping the future of work. Jens Baier, BCG’s HR transformation expert, discusses how AI and shifting employee expectations are forcing companies to rethink talent strategies. From re-recruiting to upskilling employees, HR must adapt to a rapidly changing landscape.
Learn More:
Jens Baier: https://on.bcg.com/41ca7Gv
BCG on People Strategy: https://on.bcg.com/3QtAjro
Decoding Global Talent: https://on.bcg.com/4gUC4IT
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Businesses are overlooking AI’s ability to create entirely new products and businesses. Beth Viner, who leads BCG’s corporate venturing and business building at BCGX, explains how organizations can move beyond efficiency and generate big revenue gains. Companies can combine their historical strengths with AI’s power to meet customer needs in new and unexpected ways.
Learn More:
Beth Viner: https://on.bcg.com/4193Lco
BCG X: https://on.bcg.com/3WUviLQ
BCG on AI: https://on.bcg.com/42OlGpK
Beth’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x92AnU6MUr0
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Supply chains are more important than ever. Geopolitical shifts and an ever-increasing need to reduce carbon emissions have created new challenges. Camille Egloff, head of travel, transportation, infrastructure, cities, and logistics for Europe, Middle East, South America, and Africa, explains how businesses can reduce risks and take advantage of emerging digital technologies to create lean, resilient supply chains that flex to meet demand.
Learn More:
Camille Egloff: https://on.bcg.com/42s5F8V
BCG on Transportation and Logistics: https://on.bcg.com/4haftJ6
The Real Cost of Decarbonizing the Shipping Industry: https://on.bcg.com/3WBjy0L
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Vinay Shandal, BCG’s sustainable investing leader, explains why global competition is both a challenge and a catalyst for clean energy. He talks about how governments can remove barriers and red tape in addition to providing financing—and why private companies are farther along than public companies in their net zero goals.
Learn More:
Vinay Shandal: https://on.bcg.com/4fSXsxH
How AI Can Speed Climate Action: https://on.bcg.com/3C3kYKq
A Year of Sustainability Progress in the Private Markets: https://on.bcg.com/3Pxh6oi
Where Are Private Equity Firms on Their Way to Net Zero?: https://on.bcg.com/3Wdmy3s
BCG on Climate and Sustainability: https://on.bcg.com/40cZsuD
Vinay’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q59suYxIec
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One in every three people will likely find their jobs significantly disrupted by AI in the next decade. Sagar Goel, leader of BCG’s work in digital reskilling and leadership development, talks about the role of the public and private sectors in preparing employees for this exciting, uncertain, and sometimes frightening world.
Learn More:
Sagar Goel: https://on.bcg.com/46D3O12
Sagar’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC1QlUr5mCE
BCG on AI: https://on.bcg.com/3SClDaT
Harvard Business Review Article: https://hbr.org/2023/09/reskilling-in-the-age-of-ai
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Home to over half of the world’s supply chain activity, Asia is a complex powerhouse. Bitan Datta, BCG’s Asia Pacific leader in manufacturing and supply chains, describes how to balance cost, resilience, and geopolitics in this lively market.
Learn More:
Bitan Datta: https://on.bcg.com/49IlBW0
BCG on Supply Chain Management: https://on.bcg.com/3VHFYwN
How GenAI Reimagines Supply Chain Management: https://on.bcg.com/49FwAj3
CEO Moments of Truth: https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT
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The consumer goods industry is facing threats from new competitors, inflation, and changes in consumer behavior. Rohan Sajdeh, global leader of BCG’s consumer practice, outlines how companies can adapt through portfolio reshaping, advanced pricing strategies, and personalized customer experiences. He also discusses how AI and sustainability are shaping the future of the industry.
Learn More:
Rohan Sajdeh: https://on.bcg.com/4ggm0RL
Consumer Products Industry: https://on.bcg.com/4f2DyQe
CEO Moments of Truth: https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT
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More than half of M&A deals fail, while winning deals can deliver five times the average payoff. Daniel Friedman, BCG’s global leader of transactions and integrations, explains the importance of a clear plan, thoughtful choice of targets, and strong teamwork. Finally, if company cultures don’t mesh, even the strongest financial deals won’t create lasting value.
Learn More:
Daniel Friedman: https://on.bcg.com/3V2Wlnp
M&A Activity by Year: The BCG M&A Report Collection: https://on.bcg.com/3OdAV3j
BCG on M&A: https://on.bcg.com/4hYkp4y
CEO Moments of Truth: https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT
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Hubertus Meinecke, BCG’s global climate and sustainability lead, and Axel Reinaud, CEO of NetZero, discuss what climate startups can learn from large corporations and vice versa. Corporations have capital that startups need but take a long time to make decisions. Startups are fast moving and have strong technical skills but are short on the capital that large corporations can provide.
Learn More:
Hubertus Meinecke: https://on.bcg.com/3AqhSzp
Axel Reinaud: https://netzero.green/en/team/
NetZero: https://netzero.green/en/
Green Growth Accelerator: https://on.bcg.com/4furqrQ
CEO Moments of Truth https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT
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Judith Wallenstein, leader of BCG’s CEO Advisory, explains how chiefs of staff help CEO’s succeed and identify the characteristics that matter most in this role. The best chiefs of staff have integrity, confidence, and a selfless commitment to their boss —becoming part of a CEO’s inner circle by staying out of the spotlight.
Learn More:
Judith Wallenstein: https://on.bcg.com/402EekT
CEO Agenda: https://on.bcg.com/400T1MM
How CEOs Can Find the Right Chief of Staff: https://on.bcg.com/3NowT7K
CEO Moments of Truth https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT
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Mark Abraham, leader of BCG’s Marketing, Sales & Pricing practice in North America, explains how organizations can combine the physical and digital to create powerful customer experiences. As co-author of the new book Personalized: Customer Strategy in the Age of AI, Abraham explains that few actually hit the mark—wasting resources and leaving customers disappointed.
Learn More:
Mark Abraham: https://on.bcg.com/3NdACFc
Read Personalized: Customer Strategy in the Age of AI: https://on.bcg.com/3zVUEAN
BCG on Personalization: https://on.bcg.com/4eRv1QK
CEO Moments of Truth: https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT
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What are today’s big business challenges and why is it a great time to be a CEO? Christoph Schweizer talks about what he has learned in his three years at the helm.
Hear Christoph’s insights on how CEOs navigate difficult decisions, including his own "moment of truth" when he faced a critical challenge.
Learn More:
Watch Christoph's one-on-one discussions with CEOs: https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT
Explore the latest for CEOs from CEOs: https://on.bcg.com/4exCwvS
Christoph Schweizer: https://on.bcg.com/3MU8eaZ
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Can risk management evolve from a check-the-box exercise into a driver of innovation? Tad Roselund, BCG’s former chief risk officer, explains how organizations can create advantage by anticipating challenges, training employees to spot risks, and balancing prevention with recovery.
Learn More:
Tad Roselund: https://on.bcg.com/3WR4Ge2
BCG on Risk and Compliance: https://on.bcg.com/3Toc1RB
CEO Moments of Truth: https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT
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Listen as BCG AI conversational agent GENE and editor in chief Paul Michelman highlight the opportunities and obstacles ahead for CEOs, as outlined in BCG’s most recent thought leadership. The duo share which steps to take now before an expected M&A resurgence, the lessons to be learned from fintech, and how to advance carbon dioxide reduction.
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After you listen, dive deep into the details in these bcg.com publications:
AI at Work 2024: Friend and Foe (https://www.bcg.com/publications/2024/ai-at-work-friend-foe)
M&A Insights H1 2024: The Recovery Continues (https://www.bcg.com/publications/2024/m-and-a-market-insights-series-h1-2024)
Prudence, Profits, and Growth (https://www.bcg.com/publications/2024/global-fintech-prudence-profits-and-growth)
Boosting Demand for Carbon Dioxide Removal (https://www.bcg.com/publications/2024/boosting-demand-for-carbon-dioxide-removal)
Subscribe to CEO Digest: https://lnk.to/ceo-digest-general-series-link05
For more insight from BCG on the CEO Agenda, visit https://on.bcg.com/4cSLtiu.
Hear more of GENE on Imagine This… at https://lnk.to/imagine-this-general-show09, BCG’s future-focused podcast series.
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One in every three people will likely find their jobs significantly disrupted by AI in the next decade. Sagar Goel, leader of BCG’s work in digital reskilling and leadership development, talks about the role of the public and private sectors in preparing employees for this exciting, uncertain, and sometimes frightening world.
Learn More:
Sagar Goel: https://on.bcg.com/46D3O12
Sagar’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC1QlUr5mCE
BCG on AI: https://on.bcg.com/3SClDaT
Reskilling in the Age of AI: https://hbr.org/2023/09/reskilling-in-the-age-of-ai
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In a world of microtargeted ads and niche audiences, sports remain one of the few remaining opportunities for brands to capture the attention of the masses. Dan Wald, global lead of BCG’s sports business, talks about how the Olympics works to stay relevant in a fragmented world. How can businesses and sports leagues incorporate this success into their current strategies?
Learn More:
Dan Wald: https://on.bcg.com/4dfqw1g
Marketing and Sales: https://on.bcg.com/46jJ7Hx
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