Welcome to the latest episode of the G&T Sessions podcast, it was a pleasure to have Steve Suarez, Founder & CEO of HorizonX Consulting on the show, who has recently moved to Dubai to focus on quantum consulting and entrepreneurship. We discuss Steve's transition from HSBC to starting his own company, Horizon X, and the exciting opportunities in the UAE for technology and innovation. The conversation delves into the potential of quantum technology, its comparison to classical computing, and the future intersection of AI and quantum advancements. In this conversation, Steve Suarez discusses the transformative potential of quantum computing, its applications in optimisation and machine learning, and the cultural nuances of doing business in the Middle East. He shares personal experiences from his entrepreneurial journey, emphasising the importance of resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges. The discussion also touches on the significance of continuous learning and the need to embrace frustration as a catalyst for change.
Steve Suarez, founder and CEO of HorizonX Consulting, boasts a distinguished innovation and transformative leadership career. He is also currently an External Advisor to Bain & Company, and with prior experienceas Global Head of Innovation, Global Functions at HSBC, Steve's fervour for cutting-edge solutions led to the creation of HorizonX Consulting. His dynamic leadership is reshaping how businesses approach innovation, offering strategic insights and growth-oriented methodologies.
Over three decades, Steve has excelled in consulting, telecommunications, and finance, leading complex strategic initiatives, fostering organisational change, and managing diverse teams. He advises senior executives, holds non-executive board roles, and speaks at top tech conferences, exemplifying his commitment to advancing innovation. As an MIT Sloan and Harvard Business School alumnus, he embodies a lifelong dedication to excellence.
Links from Steve
/ stevesuarez (Linkedin)
https://www.horizonxc.com/ (HorizonX Website)
https://learn-xpro.mit.edu/horizonx (Use Promocode: HorizonX)
https://thequantumindex.com/ (The Quantum Index)
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background of Steve Suarez
03:05 Steve's Move to Dubai and Quantum Consulting
06:10 The UAE's Vision for Technology and Innovation
09:06 Transitioning from HSBC to Entrepreneurship
11:59 The Birth of Horizon X
14:57 Understanding Quantum Technology
17:56 The Future of Quantum and AI
20:59 Comparing Classical and Quantum Computing
22:22 The Promise of Quantum Computing
24:17 Navigating Hardware Constraints in Quantum
26:41 Opportunities in the Middle East
27:43 Cultural Adaptation in Business
31:39 Peaks and Valleys of Entrepreneurship
39:34 Lessons Learned and Future Aspirations
The G&T Sessions
We cover G = Growth from a Personal & Business perspective, as it is a fascinating and compelling topic to share stories and experiences, and T = Technology, something that is everywhere and is firmly here to stay...asking the questions about what does it mean, is it for good, how do we harness it and ensure it helps our future.
So, in the G&T Sessions Podcast, we are speaking directly to ourselves, when we were younger, not as wise as we are today, how could we know how transformative that Technology would affect the world .... And know how getting your personal growth and mindset in order, is a key building block and enabler to any organisation or business idea you want to scale.
We're going to try to take you, the audience, on a journey through the stories and lessons of gifted and talented people who have written their own personal growth stories, dealt with amazing peaks and character building valleys, but have learned and carved their own path to making their own history and future.
#Gifted #Talented.
Given Tech now integrates into so many areas of our life and many people see this as their new path for opportunity, we will also discuss Tech with our guests who are growing, advising, supporting, coaching and innovating in and around technology and so the founders, co-founders, entrepreneurs, CEO’s, leadership teams of tomorrow will know how to realise their dreams, find and unleash their own ideas to become unicorns, build new markets, new businesses & disrupt the world for the greater good.
#Growth #Tech
Andrew Turner has worked for corporates, start-ups within corporates and start-ups in UK, EMEA, USA and Asia and proud alumni of organisations including GE, SAP, Tesco, WANdisco, EE & Telefonica and now having gone plural, supporting multiple organisations on growth strategy besides spreading the word with The G&T Sessions https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamandrewjturner/
