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Tech Can't Save Us
A podcast for tech founders and operators building the next generation of mission-driven tech companies. Each episode, host Paul David (Founder/CEO of Literal Humans) sits down with a CEO, founder, or innovator and digs into the key questions that separate companies that scale from those that stall:
What's going on in your sector? What's your path to category leadership?
How's your product? Do your customers truly love it?
How sharp is your go-to-market (GTM) strategy + execution?
Who are your…
Episodes
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep35: Femtech and Inclusive Fertility Care with Tess Cosad, Co-Founder & CEO of Béa Fertility
Femtech is breaking new ground by extending its focus to include menopause and endometriosis, marking a shift from its traditional emphasis on fertility…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep34: The Future of the Voluntary Carbon Market with Jon Leland, Chief Strategy Officer at Kickstarter
The voluntary carbon market is critical for companies like Kickstarter, allowing them to offset carbon emissions by investing in environmental projects, aiming…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep33: The Impact of AI on Agencies with John Higginson, Founder and CEO of Higginson Strategy
AI is transforming marketing strategies and agency operations. John Higginson, Founder and CEO of Higginson Strategy, emphasizes AI's role in augmenting human…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep32: AI, Neurodiversity & Mental Health with Zareen Ali, CEO and Co-Founder of Cogs AI
Zareen Ali, CEO and Co-Founder of Cogs AI, aims to redefine mental wellbeing support for the neurodiverse community, recognizing the unique challenges and…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep31: Web3 & International Aid with Dr. Melyn McKay, Founder & CEO of Coala Pay
Blockchain technology's decentralised nature offers transformative potential for international aid, yet adoption is hindered by trust, security, complexity…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep30: The State of VC funding in the UK
In 2023, the UK's venture capital landscape showcased significant trends, aligning in some aspects with the US and diverging notably from European…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep29: Empowering Minds: Accessibility in EdTech
Tech can't always save us, but when it comes to supporting neurodivergent individuals, apps like Tiimo are making a real difference. From aiding neurodivergent…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep28: Silicon Sprouts
The intersection of veganism and technology reveals fascinating innovations and challenges. Tech aids in vegan diets through apps for finding plant-based…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep27: Can Tech Solve The Housing Crisis In 2024?
Technological innovations are reshaping the housing landscape, addressing affordability and sustainability. Innovative companies like Hometap and OptiFunder…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep26: 2023 Year in Review & 2024 Predictions
2023 witnessed a significant decline in tech funding, especially in FinTech, and a disillusionment with hyped sectors like NFTs and the metaverse. Despite…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep25: We Review the Top Christmas Ads of 2023
Christmas ads in 2023 have pushed the envelope, blending emotional storytelling with advanced technology. From PETA's provocative animation urging veganism, to…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep24: How can tech make Black Friday green?
Black Friday, a symbol of consumerism, ironically follows Thanksgiving, a day of gratitude. In 2022, global businesses made a staggering $65.3 billion during…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep23: Hollywood vs. AI
After a 118-day strike, Hollywood actors have reached an agreement, marking the end of a historic work stoppage. There were concerns about AI undermining the…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep22: WeWork won't work
The downfall of WeWork, X and other businesses is a tale of ambition clashing with reality. As leaders like Neumann and Musk navigated controversial leadership…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep21: FTX Scandal & X (Twitter) 1 Year Under Elon Musk
The cryptocurrency world is still recovering from the Sam Bankman-Fried trial, painting a bleak image of the FTX founder. Meanwhile, X transforms under Elon…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep20: Hacked! How Brands Fight Back
Brands face immense pressure when their data is compromised. While some react promptly to assure consumers, others grapple with public relations nightmares…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep19: Smell-O-Vision
Digital scent technology is making waves with an impressive expected Compound Annual Growth Rate of approximately 9% from 2021 to 2027 fueled by the rise of…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep18: Chatbot Etiquette
Voice search is revolutionizing brand interaction. AI-driven chatbots, like ChatGPT, are now chattier than ever, responding vocally in real-time. Imagine a…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep17: GreenTech Boom
Climate tech is radically transforming green infrastructure and sustainable urban spaces, extending from agriculture supply chains to monitoring digital carbon…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep16: Tech in Focus: September 2023 Roundup
September brings a mix of insights and noteworthy happenings in the tech world. From the intriguing world of B2B SaaS sales to the hefty fine faced by TikTok…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep15: Ctrl + Alt + Heal: Mental Health in Tech Unplugged
The digital lifestyle has subtle implications for our mental well-being—and not all of it is negative. Studies show that online therapy, for instance, can be…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep14: The Good, The Bad and The UX
The evolution of technology has turbocharged user experiences. Yet, not all that glitters in the tech world ensures a satisfying UX. As AI and personalisation…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep13: From Cash to Code: The Changing Face of Digital Payments
Digital payments have undergone transformational changes over the years. While they offer unmatched convenience, concerns about security persist. Could the…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep12: Tech in Focus: August 2023
August saw the rollout of the UK's Online Safety Bill, sparking debate and concern among tech giants. Meanwhile, the space race heated up with India's Vikram…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep11: Bootstrapping vs. VC funding
Bootstrapping and VC funding offer unique growth paths for businesses. While bootstrapping celebrates autonomy, VC funding boasts rapid scaling opportunities…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep10: The Rise Of Robo-Advisors
In 2010, high-frequency algorithms helped trigger a severe market crash, vaporizing roughly $1 trillion in a matter of minutes. Today, the volatility…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep9: Bite-Sized Innovations
Gone are the days when Food Tech was an unfamiliar subject introduced to you in high school. Today, UK adults judge a restaurant by its presence on social…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep8: July Tech: A Month In Review
It’s been a fascinating four weeks for tech nerds—from the launch (and decline?) of “twitter-buster” Threads, to Twitter’s own CEO sunsetting the bird in favor…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep7: Will AI Really Take Our Jobs?
91% of leading businesses have ongoing investments in artificial intelligence—and that number just went up by the time you read this sentence. There’s no…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep6: How Is Tech Revolutionising Education
With 33% of college students in the US taking at least one online course, it’s safe to say that we’re turning over a new leaf in global education. What are the…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep5: Breaking Barriers: Driving Diversity in Tech
Why do almost half of women in tech drop out by age 35? Does diversity in tech matter? Can government-led initiatives really make the tech sector more diverse…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep4: Protecting Creative Tech at All Costs
In a world driven by rapid technological advancements, the future holds both excitement and uncertainty. Join us as we explore the intersection of technology…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep3: What the OceanGate Disaster Can Teach Us About Regulation in Tech
This week, Will and Rebecca discuss the Oceangate Titan submersible disaster that killed five people — including the company’s founder, Stockton Rush — and…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep2: The Future of VR with Dami Hastrup
In this episode of Tech Can’t Save Us, we’re joined by Dami Hastrup, the Co-Founder and CEO of Moonhub, a virtual reality (VR) training platform that helps…
Tech Can't Save UsS3 Ep1: London Tech Post-Brexit
Tech Can't Save Us returns for its highly anticipated third season! Joining our resident wizards Paul and Will is our new co-host, Rebecca Headman. With her…
Tech Can't Save UsS2 Ep50: Advancing the Care Economy With Ai-jen Poo
Ai-jen also holds the titles of next-generation labor leader, author, and leading voice in the women's movement. Plus, she’s an award-winning organizer who has…
Tech Can't Save UsS2 Ep49: Financial Inclusion and Diversity in Fintech with Nina Mohanty, Co-Founder of Bloom Money
This week, Nina Mohanty, CEO and co-founder of Bloom Money, joins Paul in the studio. Paul and Will first saw Nina on a panel at the SIFTED Summit in 2022 and…
Tech Can't Save UsS2 Ep48: Funding Female Founders With Tong Gu from Pact
Tong, who is a computer scientist by training, was once an investment banker, and she also founded a machine learning company, which she grew to 40 people…
Tech Can't Save UsS2 Ep47: Spreading Cannabis Awareness with Stephen Murphy from Prohibition Partners
We start off by diving into a piece on a report from LADBible that states only 35% of Brits support cannabis legalization. Stephen believes that the public is…
Tech Can't Save UsS2 Ep46: Exploring Economic Inclusion With Billie Simmons From Daylight
The conversation kicks off with an article by USA Today that highlights how Gen Z makes up a large proportion of the LGBTQ+ community. Billie explains that…
Tech Can't Save UsS2 Ep45: Telenutrition and Patient-Driven Digital Health with Emily Brown from Free From Market
Free From Market is on a mission to assist consumers with affordable, inclusive access to healthy food, as well as critical data and resources to further drive…
Tech Can't Save UsS2 Ep44: The Role of AI in Graphic Design with Jessica Ko from Playbook
We start off by diving into a piece from The Guardian about AI replicating inequity at scale. Jessica states that Playbook is directly impacted by AI and it is…
Tech Can't Save UsS2 Ep43: Exploring Social Media Safety and Digital Transformation with Sue Fennessy from WeAre8
Sue’s journey began with an obsession with technology, humanity, and sociology, ultimately taking her to her formation of WeAre8. We first dive into a piece…
Tech Can't Save UsS2 Ep42: Exploring AI Through a Racial Lens with Marie Smith from Data360
Marie is a self-confessed “super nerd supreme” who started coding at just nine years old. She began her career as an engineer at AOL, then worked at Universal…
Tech Can't Save UsS2 Ep41: Campaigning in Tech with DeNora Getachew from DoSomething.org
We start by diving into how DeNora founded DoSomething.org after cultivating an interest in societal issues, civic life, inclusivity, and other important…
Tech Can't Save UsS2 Ep40: Discussing Developments in the Gaming Industry with Josiah Kiehl from Sprocket
Our conversation starts with Kiehl’s background at Riot company and Google before leading into how he decided to launch his own company. Josiash discusses the…
Tech Can't Save UsS2 Ep39: Discussing Cybersecurity Around AI with Tiffany Ricks from HacWare
The conversation kicks off with an article about ChatGPT and whether it poses a cybersecurity risk. “It is exciting to see how fast this has taken off and how…
Tech Can't Save UsS2 Ep38: Building More Accessible and Transparent Financial Services with Swastik Nigam from Winvesta
Winvesta is a cross-border neobank that provides a wide variety of products to developing markets, including global banking accounts, investment portfolios…
Tech Can't Save UsS2 Ep37: AI and Poetry with Kieron Rennie from Building Bridges With Words
Kieron is a jack of all trades with his interests in marketing and love of poetry so he built a creative consultancy on the power of words. His obsession with…
Tech Can't Save UsS2 Ep36: Powering Startups with Amy Carter-James and Ben Keene from Raaise
This week, we welcome Amy Carter-James and Ben Keene, Co-founders of Raaise, who share their mission to empower climate startups to create a better future for…
Tech Can't Save UsS2 Ep35: Fighting Airborne Diseases with Christian Hendriksen from Rensair
This week, we welcome Christian Hendriksen, Co-Founder and CEO at Rensair, who walks us through his pursuit to protect and enhance lives through proven clean…
Tech Can't Save UsS2 Ep34: Transforming Health Education with Reva McPollom from Lessonbee
In this week's episode, we welcome Reva McPollom, Founder & CEO of Lessonbee who shares her mission to transform K-12 health education and social emotional…
Tech Can't Save UsS2 Ep33: Future-Proofing Society with Rohit Talwar from Fast Future
What better month to talk about the future? This week, we welcome Rohit Talwar, Founder and CEO of Fast Future, to discuss his passion: harnessing new ideas…
Tech Can't Save UsS2 Ep32: Exploring Gender Identity in Tech with Cynthia Fortlage from CAF Services
In this week's episode, we're joined by Cynthia Fortlage, Founder of CAF Services, who lets us in on her insight into creating safe spaces where all…
Tech Can't Save UsS2 Ep31: Creating Sustainable Change with Robin Eriksson from Cogo
This week, we welcome Robin Eriksson, CEO, and Co-founder of Cogo, who shares his passion for using technology and innovation to create sustainable change…
Tech Can't Save UsS2 Ep30: Empowering Founders with Piotr Pisarz from Uncapped
This week, we’re joined by Piotr Pisarz, Founder and CEO at Uncapped, who lets us in on his mission to empower founders who are changing the world. As the…
Tech Can't Save UsS2 Ep29: Defining the Post Quantum World with Alan Grau from PQShield
In Today’s episode, we welcome Alan Grau, VP of Sales & Business Development at PQShield who shares his expertise on post quantum cryptography. We start the…
Tech Can't Save UsS2 Ep28: Re-Shaping Eco-Anxiety with Kat Hamilton from Force of Nature
This week, Kat Hamilton, Director of Partnerships and Programmes at Force of Nature, talks about their powerful mission of empowering young people to create…
Tech Can't Save UsS2 Ep27: Unlocking the Power of Climate Data with Alexandre Crépault from Climate X
In this week's episode, we're joined by Alexandre Crépault, Sales & Operations Lead at Climate X, who lets us in on how he's helping to build a better future…
Tech Can't Save UsS2 Ep26: Personalizing Mental Health with Mandana Ahmadi from Alena
This week, we welcome Mandana Ahmadi, Co-Founder and CEO at Alena, to discuss her forward-thinking approach with mental health, using Tech to help people be…