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Jean-François Bobier is a core member of Boston Consulting Group’s Tech Advantage practice with a focus on technology-driven transformation at scale. 

Since joining BCG in 2004, Jean-François has partnered with clients across multiple industries on projects related to digital, software engineering, agile, and deep tech.

Jean-François leads BCG’s R&D initiative on quantum computing and technology and digital organization. 

Prior to joining the firm, Jean-François worked as an IT architect for Fidelity Investments and IBM Business Consulting Services.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • Engineering Degree (MS), computer science, telecommunications & network engineering, Telecom Paris
  • Engineering Degree (MS), computer Science, mathematics and physics, Ecole Polytechnique

Publications and Videos

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The Long-Term Forecast for Quantum Computing Still Looks Bright

Is quantum computing finally nearing the point where it can fulfill its transformative potential? The answer, right now, is mixed.
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Breaking the Cost Barrier on Biomanufacturing

Demand is solidifying for products that use biological processes and genetically modified microorganisms in place of traditional production methods. But for change to happen, costs must come down.
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Quantum Computing’s “ChatGPT Moment” Could Be Sooner Than You Think

Machines harnessing quantum mechanics to solve incredibly complex problems could start delivering real value to companies in a few years, triggering a takeoff in investment.
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An Investor’s Guide to Deep Tech

The technologies of the future are not for the faint-hearted, but the markets that deep tech opens and the returns that startups realize can be huge.
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How CIOs Can Create Value with Generative AI

Big tech companies have long deployed their innovations internally first. Others should follow suit to seize on GenAI’s potential.
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Making Sense of Quantum Sensing

Companies and deep tech investors that are not already monitoring developments in quantum sensing should secure a place on the learning curve as soon as possible.
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Quantum Computing Is Becoming Business Ready

Early-stage machines could be generating real business value as soon as 2025.
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Are You Ready for Quantum Communications?

With existing encryption protocols weakening, quantum technologies are the key to securing future communications. Here are the factors that will drive adoption.
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Creating a New Reality: The Metaverse in MENAT

The metaverse is the next generation of the internet, heralding a new interconnected reality. This paper looks at how to unlock the metaverse in the MENAT region.
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Deep Tech Powers New Net-Zero Business Models

How can deep tech help companies stay profitable while becoming sustainable? The answer lies in a combination of advanced technology and new business models.
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Can Europe Catch Up with the US (and China) in Quantum Computing?

Because the technology will profoundly disrupt global business, government, and military networks, achieving quantum sovereignty is a critical task for the EU.
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Can Europe Create Its Own Deep-Tech Giants?

Startups face four Europe-specific challenges in scaling up.