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This podcast from Boston Consulting Group looks around the corner of today’s big business and social issues. The goal–the so what–is to make sense of today and prepare busy leaders and executives for the day after tomorrow. Award-winning British journalist Georgie Frost interviews the leading thinkers and doers at BCG on the trends, developments, and ideas that will shape and disrupt the future. T... more

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AI is no longer a technology experiment—it’s a business imperative. Val Elbert, a member of BCG’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications practice, explains why CEOs must shift from AI pilots to profit, demand quarterly results from all AI initiatives... more

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What makes a leadership team truly high performing, and why does it matter for the entire organization? Judith Wallenstein, CEO Advisory Global Lead of BCG, and Khadija Ben Hammada, Chief People Officer of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, explore this... more

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The global energy transition is growing in complexity with shifting economics, soaring electricity demand, and competing national priorities. Maurice Berns and Asheesh Sastry from BCG’s Center for Energy Impact lay out how leaders can keep up by focu... more

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Join several BCG senior partners as they share their insights from their time on the ground at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. BCG invites you to an exclusive look at the forces shaping the CEO agenda in 2026.

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Recent Guests

Val Elbert
Leader in BCG's Technology, Media and Telecommunications practice
BCG
Episode: AI Profit, Not Pilots: Lessons from Tech, Media and Telecom
Khadija Ben Hammada
Chief People Officer and formerly Chief of Staff at Merck Group
Merck Group / BCG
Episode: High-Performing Leadership Teams Are Built, Not Bought
Vikram Aggarwal
Global leader for BCG's medical devices and technology work
Boston Consulting Group
Episode: What’s Next in Medtech Matters to Us All
Martin Reeves
Chairman of the BCG Henderson Institute and co-author of Like! The Button That Changed the World
Boston Consulting Group
Episode: The Button That Broke the Internet (and Built It Too)
Kristy Ellmer
A core member of BCG Transform and co-author of a book about the science of change.
Boston Consulting Group
Episode: Don't Be a Statistic. Make Transformation Work.
Sylvain Duranton
Global leader of BCGX, discussing Europe’s economic challenges and opportunities
Boston Consulting Group
Episode: Europe’s Make-or-Break Moment
Jens Baier
Leader of the HR Transformation Topic at BCG
Boston Consulting Group
Episode: Re-Recruiting and Other New HR Strategies You Can’t Ignore
Beth Viner
Leads BCGX Ventures and Business Build globally
Boston Consulting Group
Episode: AI Can Build Your Next Business—If You Think Bigger
Camille Egloff
Lead for transport, cities, and infrastructure for MISA at BCG
Boston Consulting Group
Episode: Rain or Shine, Deliver Every Time

Host

Georgie Frost
Host of The So What from BCG

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 603 ratings
  • Good podcast

    Interesting conversations from a wide range of subjects. The audio quality and editing is very good as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VinVinLadyBug
    United States3 years ago
  • Obvious and political

    BCG is a consulting firm that does great work, so I wanted to like this. But this is run by marketing so very little that’s not obvious and far too much politics is weaved in. The depth of their recommendations is best represented by “you must be customer focused”. Good thing I was in a position to take notes.

    Not all bad though. Looking at the style and tone of the comments, BCG is outstanding at getting their people to write comments.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Marcus517
    United States3 years ago
  • It hits the spot

    This is the (non-news) podcast I most look forward to as topics selected are trending, and sometimes even futuristic and daring. But moreso, Georgie’s questions hit the spot. There are many times I’m having my morning porridge or washing dishes where she asks a question, and everything (in my environment) stops as I eagerly await the answer while thinking “oh no, she didn’t,” in a grateful way. The host appears cutely attuned to the things her audience really wants to ask and/hear. This show set... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    j_derry
    Netherlands3 years ago
  • How do i get snaplocation

    Huh

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    XxxYTrubyrubeYTxxX
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Great listen

    Super engaging and interesting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    churchwell
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners often praise the depth and relevance of topics, with occasional critiques of political slant.
The format is concise and digestible for busy listeners.
Thoughtful, practical leadership insights that cut through hype.
Hosts and guests deliver high-quality, forward-looking perspectives.

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#74
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#103
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#152
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#200
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

AI Profit, Not Pilots: Lessons from Tech, Media and Telecom
Q: How do you scale AI responsibly across customer interactions in telcos?
Decide where to use AI versus human interaction, ensure a unified knowledge base across channels, and embed guardrails so humans define limits while maintaining consistency and empathy.
AI Profit, Not Pilots: Lessons from Tech, Media and Telecom
Q: What should leaders do if they are stuck in the pilot phase and not seeing impact?
Set ambitions to a concrete target (e.g., 30-50% impact), convene business leaders to drive a business-led transformation, and lean on partners who can provide cross-industry insights.
AI Profit, Not Pilots: Lessons from Tech, Media and Telecom
Q: Look, three-year projects have, by definition, room to brew, room to explore various angles, and thus, they're not focused. Can you explain why that is a problem today?
Three-year projects delay tangible results; boards want quarterly progress and ROI visible in the bottom line, so engagement must be structured around short, deliverable cycles with early wins.
The Untapped Market Opportunity Hiding in Plain Sight
Q: What kind of evidence would persuade a cautious CFO or a board that this is worth investing resources in, and over what time should they expect the results?
The first step is market math and showing that the health sector upside is worth $100 billion in selected areas, with potential quick wins for women's health in 6 to 12 months.
The Untapped Market Opportunity Hiding in Plain Sight
Q: When you speak to leaders, what are they telling you? Where are they seeing the biggest opportunities?
Leaders express that a significant gap in data visibility and understanding of female needs is holding back growth in addressing women's health.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The So What from BCG

What is The So What from BCG about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series consistently features senior BCG experts and collaborators unpacking forward-looking business and societal shifts. Episodes span leadership, transformation, energy and climate strategy, AI and technology adoption, and market dynamics, with a practical bent on how executives can prepare for tomorrow. The show often centers on actionable frameworks, real-world case studies, and provocative questions posed by a skilled interviewer, making complex topics accessible in concise, bite-sized conversations. A notable strength is its ability to blend strategic insight with timely industry context, drawing from BCG's global practice areas, governance perspectives, and innovation emphasis. This makes it useful for leaders evaluating organiz... more

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