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Tech Talks
Welcome to Tech Talks (A Podcast about Technology Leaders and Leadership). We explore the stories behind the most recognisable names in industry and the startups you’re yet to hear from. The innovation, cultural transformation and investment stories driving technology with host David Savage. If you’re interested in the latest ideas on AI, data, cyber-security this is the show for you. Follow and join the conversation. Tech Talks is powered by Harvey Nash, the leading global provider of…
Episodes
Tech TalksWhat are the next generation of workers looking for?
One intro track with a few of Dave's 'hot takes' and then five interviews recorded on the floor of the conference - so there is a little background noise, but…
Tech TalksMeta and the metaverse. Hype or the future?
One intro track with a few of Dave's 'hot takes' and then five interviews recorded on the floor of the conference - so there is a little background noise, but…
Tech TalksWe meet the new WeWork. An evolution on the flexible model that works for life and business.
One intro track with a few of Dave's 'hot takes' and then five interviews recorded on the floor of the conference - so there is a little background noise, but…
Tech TalksDave's thoughts on the conference this year - let's not just greenwash, please!
One intro track with a few of Dave's 'hot takes' and then five interviews recorded on the floor of the conference - so there is a little background noise, but…
Tech TalksHelena Gagern talks us through her start-up journey!
Helena is in Entrepreneur First's programme, and is currently testing a range of ideas to take to the market. We catch up to talk about her journey, finding a…
Tech TalksJack and Quin explain how data is helping tackle one of the biggest global killers.
Jack O'Meara and Quin Wills are co-founders of Ochre Bio, a biotech business developing therapies for livers containing excess fat, using genomics…
Tech TalksJames Hetherington discusses the need to be both 'the craftsperson and the scholar'.
James is Director of the Advanced Research Computing Centre at UCL. In this episode he talks about the practical application of data intensive research; what…
Tech TalksAbbas and Rami have created a tool (YouMakr) students will adore.
Abbas and Rami are cofounders of YouMakr, previously an invention platform, now using AI to create original text for students, Is it their work? Is it…
Tech TalksAndy Dean has found a tech solution to highlight the value of live music
Andy is CEO of TagMix, a piece of software which adds high quality audio to user-generated video. This helps performers, venues and marketeers to position live…
Tech TalksPete points out how liability can be turned into a customer success story.
Pete Howroyd is CEO and founder of Swapi, a loyalty platform that frees up choice to the customer, whilst reducing the liabilities accrued on the financial…
Tech TalksSam Davies introduces me to concept of a referral 'jam'!
Sam, CEO of Real Links, talks to the podcast about internal referrals, how gamification and 'jams' can herald fantastic results, and questions the data we hold…
Tech TalksGerry, from Street Group, talks about company culture and inclusion.
Gerry joins us to talk about the Street Group and his journey to the role of technical lead. He talks about moving to the UK, culture and 'banter'. Can we…
Tech TalksSarah Lawson, CISO at UCL, explains why HE is the best place to learn your craft!
Sarah was a lawyer who saw the world was changing, even when those she worked with were blind to it. Taking a chance on a change that *felt* right, she…
Tech TalksHow are the Ahead Partnership helping business make a difference?
This playlist is a collection of four interviews to celebrate International Podcast Day, all recorded in Leeds to celebrate Leeds Digital Festival 2021. You'll…
Tech TalksPeople buy from people, so put yourself into your content! We chat to Jonny Ross.
This playlist is a collection of four interviews to celebrate International Podcast Day, all recorded in Leeds to celebrate Leeds Digital Festival 2021. You'll…
Tech TalksTred CEO Will Smith introduces the card that tracks the carbon footprint you create as you spend.
This playlist is a collection of four interviews to celebrate International Podcast Day, all recorded in Leeds to celebrate Leeds Digital Festival 2021. You'll…
Tech TalksWe meet The Coder's Guild CEO Crispin Read, who is growing new talent pools.
This playlist is a collection of four interviews to celebrate International Podcast Day, all recorded in Leeds to celebrate Leeds Digital Festival 2021. You'll…
Tech TalksStuart Clarke is here to showcase Leeds, a city making waves in the technology sector.
Stuart is festival director of Leeds Digital Festival, now in it's 6th year. Up until the pandemic the festival was purely physical, but virtual environments…
Tech TalksFounders solve problems, so when James' mental health was the problem he looked for a solution
As James correctly states, we all have mental health. James Routledge is founder of Sanctus, and author of "Mental Health at Work", a book that will be…
Tech TalksLightful are helping to give a voice to non-profits with a story to tell.
Lightful are working with non-profits to bring their impactful stories to life. In a congested market they've helped organisations raise more money during the…
Tech TalksHow does a leader build a team, and give them purpose?
In the second part of our interview with Andy Smith, CIO at UCL, we explore how he's given the technology team purpose and made sure they're empowered within…
Tech TalksWhat's the role of a CIO post-pandemic? Andy Smith from UCL shares his thoughts
Andy Smith started his role as CIO at UCL prior to the start of the academic year in 2020, in the middle of lockdowns and the pandemic. How the role of the CIO…
Tech TalksShareq Husain, UK GM of Residently, tells us that property doesn't equal pain!
On today's show we chat to Residently UK General Manager Shareq. He's brought experience from Uber Eats to the business, helping add the tap of a button…
Tech TalksWhat role can technology play in creating greener power?
With climate change and the future of energy so important we're talking to Neptune Energy. Kaveh Pourteymour, CIO, discussed the role technology is playing in…
Tech TalksAnnika delivering food and drink brands to the mainstream you feel 'good' about!
Annika Monari is CEO and co-founder of Artos, a B2B financing and discoverability tech company using blockchain. Founded in 2018, Annika has seen her tech…
Tech TalksThe Dream Factory opens it's door!
Graham Hussey has opened the doors to 'The Dream Factory', a place where founders and high-growth businesses can fuel their growth with great content. He sees…
Tech TalksLessons for entrepreneurs; Sonya Barlow talks about her journey during lockdown
Sonya Barlow is the author of 'Unprepared to Entrepreneur', the host of the BBC's The Everyday Hustle, and founder of Like Minded Females. Today we're talking…
Tech TalksIt's time to bin the CV and reject your gut: hiring, done right.
Applied believe we need to ‘re-architect a hiring process that perpetuates bias’; they exist to fix the intertwined issue that the way we hire today is…
Tech TalksThe 'Colgate-strategy' is about more than just volume of users.
Gil Laser, CEO of GoTo Global, is joining the podcast to talk about mobility and confidence. With many European cities rejecting cars, and many customers more…
Tech TalksPanquake hit reset on the social media button...
Sean O'Brien is a cyber expert and visiting fellow at Yale Law School, but he's joining Tech Talks to talk about Panquake, a short messaging service that…
Tech TalksPaul Berney tells us how tech is giving older people independence.
Paul Berney, CMO of Anthropos, is here to chat about connected care. By collecting data from a kettle, and other household goods, they're able to build up a…
Tech TalksHow do you optimize a workforce, but don't lose the stuff that makes work fun!
Lee is General Manager of Europe at Playvox, a company helping to optimize the performance of staff in call centres. We're discussing cloud, omnichannel etc…
Tech TalksJamie True is here to help you hack your learning with Uptime
Jamie True is an entrepreneur who is constantly looking to apply tech and new ways of working to improve existing products and services. Uptime is his latest…
Tech TalksIf AI is teaching itself, how can you be sure it's selecting clean, unbiased data?
Joe Baguley is VMWare's go to person to answer the question, "what's next?". Given the acceleration of adoption of AI to manage processes, and the ever…
Tech TalksHow do you succeed in the graveyard of British startups?
Daniel Glazer, founding partner of Wilson Sonisi's London office, explains why British startups fail in the USA, and how they might achieve growth. We…
Tech TalksWhat is Pegasus, and should you care?
Project Pegasus has blown apart the notion that our phones are secure, so we decided to find out as much as we could about the subject and ask how worried we…
Tech TalksWhat does music say about (and for) you?
Andy Blacker is CEO of Songclip, the plumbing making it possible for apps to use music to help uses express themselves! Only 4 apps currently licence music…
Tech TalksCrystel talks to us about the value of 'surf time'!
Crystel Robbins Rynne is CMO of HR Locker, a business on the West Coast of Ireland providing HR solutions to businesses. Unsurprisingly as the world of work…
Tech TalksBea Fertility is democratising access to fertility treatment
On today's show we well Tess Cosad, co-founder and CEO of fertility medtech product and service Bea Fertility. Their approach embraces the past, and uses…
Tech TalksSpeakers for Schools give digital-first work experience opportunities to children in state schools.
Racheal is Education and Policy Director for Speakers for Schools, a charity establish by Robert Peston to give opportunities to young people in state-school…
Tech TalksLess than 3% of VC funding goes to female-led businesses. Clearly they're not being led by data...!
Traditionally money has been given to businesses based on gut-feeling and 'intuition'; well Clearco thinks data is how to judge that investment. Their Chief…
Tech TalksLet machines make the decisions, so you can focus on strategy.
Tom New, Head of Product Marketing at Peak, tells us why AI is making a huge impact in organisations by applying 'explainable AI'. AI is often fear, but this…
Tech TalksData is helping organisations understand which skills they need to build, buy and borrow.
So AstraZeneca have had quite the year! But whilst press focus has been on the vaccine and the companies efforts to beat Covid, what about the ongoing…
Tech TalksDoes everyone need to know how to code?
Sophia is the founder of Tech for Non-Techies. What's the business about? Helping people have a working understanding of tech without making them feel their…
Tech TalksVee Mistry and the ongoing challenge of increasing diversity in technology.
Vee took an unusual route into the technology industry, but it's landed her in a leadership role that involves technical skills, people skills and creativity…
Tech TalksWhat's the future of movement around our cities? Bolt think they know...
Sam Raciti, General Manager of Bolt in the UK, tells us how the pandemic affected their business, how they see micro-mobility offering green, sustainable…
Tech TalksBenji explains why friction is the force that gives meaning to your engagements.
Benji Vaughan, CEO and founder, tells us why his company isn't interested in data, he just wants to give you the tools to monetise meaningful engagements.
Tech TalksLeva provides hope to chronic pain sufferers
Eric, CEO and co-founder of Leva Clinic describes the appalling situation regarding chronic pain in the UK, and tells us why a digital lab can provide hope to…
Tech TalksAre e-bikes the transport of choice for a hybrid working world?
Jamie Milroy gave up a career in economics to launch DASH, a subscription-base e-bike provider. For just £30 or £40 per month workers can get a bike, helmet…
Tech TalksWe look forward and explore how hybrid working could improve the careers of women in tech.
Geraldine in the Chief Revenue Officer at Personio, a business helping SMEs unlock their productive potential. Today we're talking about culture, and the role…
Tech TalksFamily is everything, and Kin are there to keep you together, safely.
Family is everything; but over the past year we've been more distant than ever. Kin founders Matt and Michael have tapped into that, but also the movement of…
Tech TalksIs this the Wikipedia of product search?
Thomas Vosper turned redundancy into opportunity as a first-time founder at the age of 40. Taking years of ecommerce experience, he's built a disruptive…
Tech TalksHear from Amy, the founder reclaiming the word "Moody".
Amy Thomson is a founder, and author, on a mission to reclaim the word 'moody' and help women to understand their bodies, cycles, and how that affects both…
Tech TalksIs your business really listening to its customer's voice?
Robert Glaesener, CEO of Talkwalker, talks about his mission to help world-leading brands activate the voice of their customer in real-time. Talkwalker look to…
Tech TalksWhy there is more to mobile gaming that Google Play and the App store!
Michael is the CEO and co-founder of GameBake, a company blowing the global mobile gaming distribution market wide open. The company is pre-launch, so find out…
Tech TalksData and NLP are driving better patient outcomes in dealing with mental health conditions
Andy Blackwell, Chief Science Officer at Ieso Digital Health, talks candidly about the impact of the pandemic on mental health, on how we can ensure people…
Tech TalksIn the 400th show we ask why more women aren't in the industry than at the time of episode 1.
In our 400th show we're tackling gender diversity with four incredible friends of Tech Talks; Vanessa Vallely, Yessi Bello-Perez, Vero Vergara and Cat Wildman…
Tech TalksSpotify are determined to take you on an audio journey, not just to the next click.
Oskar Stal is VP Personalisation at Spotify, and joins the podcast to talk us through the vision the world's largest audio streaming service has for us. It's…
Tech TalksBen Hansford explains why a break with tradition can create digital boot camps up to the task!
Ben is MD of Apprenticeships at Firebrand Training. In this latest episode we chat about the challenges facing those looking into the market, why there is…
Tech TalksAline Muylaert is building a technology offering to restore faith in government.
Aline is co-founder of CitizenLab, a digital democracy builder. We all know trust in government is at a low-ebb, but Aline is using technology to reach more…