Jim Stevenson of the Bletchley Group returns to Good Revenue to discuss the impacts of AI and digital transformation, potential trade wars, health care, and the state of global energy. 

In this episode of Good Revenue, host Neeta Bidwai and Jim cover: 

• The transformative potential of AI and autonomous agents in various industries

• The evolving landscape of cybersecurity amidst advanced technologies

• Quantum computing's potential impact on AI and other sectors

• Data sovereignty and the shift towards sovereign digital infrastructures

• The implications of geopolitical tensions and energy market volatility

• The future of hybrid workforce models and AI's role in recruitment and talent development

• Innovations in healthcare driven by AI

• Economic outlook influenced by recent interest rate cuts and the availability of significant investment capital

Jim's insights provide a valuable roadmap for the current economic and technological landscape.

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Where to find Jim:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimstevenson/ 

Where to find Neeta:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/neetabidwai/ 

Where to find Good Revenue:

https://goodrevenue.io/goodrevenue 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHrhuWbpYnUwrR75H2Ip4yQ

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Highlights:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back

00:43 The Future of AI: Predictions and Impacts

01:47 AI Agents and Autonomous Decision Making

03:11 Energy Challenges and AI Infrastructure

06:30 Cybersecurity in the Age of AI

09:20 Quantum Computing: The Next Frontier

11:38 Data Sovereignty and Sovereign Clouds

14:21 Geopolitical Instability and Economic Predictions

17:17 Energy Markets and Supply Chain Volatility

22:18 Workforce Trends and Hybrid Models

25:42 Healthcare Innovations and AI

33:08 Economic Outlook and Investment Strategies

37:18 Conclusion: Opportunities and Risks in 2025

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Referenced:

• Euromonitor: https://www.euromonitor.com/press/press-releases/november-2024/euromonitor-international-reveals-top-global-consumer-trends-for-2025 

• BCG M&A Report: https://www.bcg.com/capabilities/mergers-acquisitions-transactions-pmi/mergers-acquisitions-activity-by-year 

• Bupa: https://www.bupa.co.uk/ 

• VUCA: https://www.vuca-world.org/ 

• U.S. healthcare: highest spending & worst outcomes: https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2023/jan/us-health-care-global-perspective-2022

• How to improve healthcare: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32061298/

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