Mike Redding

Cofounder, Accenture

Search every verified Mike Redding interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Michael Redding, Managing Director at Accenture Ventures, has spoken at multiple industry events between 2013 and 2020 about the role of corporate venturing in connecting startups with large enterprises. In these appearances, he described Accenture Ventures as a bridge between startups, which he characterized as "small, fast, and nothing but risk," and corporates, which he described as "big, slow, and risk-averse." He stated that the unit evaluates investments based on joint business opportunities rather than equity returns, and he discussed Accenture's approach to helping clients adopt emerging technologies such as quantum computing, distributed ledger, and intelligent automation. Redding has also presented Accenture's annual Technology Vision reports, discussing trends including the shift from digital to "post-digital" priorities, the importance of "tech demographics" for personalization, and the need for enterprises to adopt open innovation strategies. He has cited examples such as a quantum computing project with Biogen for molecular comparison and Accenture's partnership with IBM on quantum use cases. In earlier appearances, he discussed topics including data as a platform, API-driven business models, and the importance of user experience and security in enterprise technology.