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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…
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Tech TalksIan Proulx, CEO of 1047 Games, shares his new approach to games design.
Ian was a Stanford student with a passion. Looking to better understand a games portal engineer, he accidentally co-founded a games design studio with a…
Tech TalksOlivia Greenberg, Chief Growth Officer at Nova, on challenges for entrepreneurs in 2020.
Today we're talking to Nova's Chief Growth Officer Olivia. We're chatting about the effect of Covid on startups, their founders, strategy and funding... all…
Tech TalksPete Trainor, CEO of VALA Health, on how data can be used to deliver a human touch.
Pete, CEO at VALA Health, shares how the company is using data to deliver a new, human-focused method of healthcare, that seeks to build deeper relationships…
Tech TalksDavid John, CEO & founder of Loyalize, on loyalty and customer engagement.
David talks us through the incredible acceleration his business has seen, why loyalty matters more than ever, and why price point alone is not the way to…
Tech TalksNadine Thomson, Global CTO of MediaCom, on the need to avoid bubbles in advertising.
Nadine joins the podcast to discuss the role of human moderation in AI, and why we must guard against unconscious bias via our social behaviour. We also look…
Tech TalksDavid Ripert, CEO of Poplar Studio, discusses how AR is on the brink of a breakthrough.
David is joining us to talk about how augmented reality is making waves in retail, and how the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of the tech. But who is…
Tech TalksSantosh Sahu, CEO & founder of Charac, is helping pharmacies reach their community via tech.
Santosh Sahu is building a tech platform to help independent pharmacies reach their customers, and compete with much big chains; and explore how he hopes to…
Tech TalksSiobhan Winiberg, Head of HR at EVO Payments, tells us "cash is dirty".
Siobhan joins the show to discuss the effects of lockdown on a global business and it's culture. We also dive into the payments industry, discuss alternatives…
Tech TalksBrian Femminella, CEO of Soundmind, is the 20 year old using tech to treat PTSD
Brian joined the US military and witnessed the effects of PTSD on his friends firsthand. Aged 18 it moved him enough to research and build a platform to help…
Tech TalksIan Watt, Chief Product Officer at Tellimer, on how he incubated a new business within a legacy one.
Ian Watt is the Chief Product Officer at Tellimer, a Fintech platform for emerging markets investment research, data, and news. today he's talking about his…
Tech TalksDavid Chance, VP Strategy & Innovation, discusses the need for the UK to evolve payment processes.
David Chance discusses how the UK has fallen behind Europe on payment innovation, the regulation that can be used to catch-up, and how a little imaginative…
Tech TalksFaisal Abbasi, MD of IPSoft UK&I, introduces Amelia to your office.
Faisal talks to us about Amelia, a digital assistant able to automate many tasks around the office with a human face! However how to we ensure the AI learns…
Tech TalksJason Goodall, NTT Ltd CEO, talks about adopting a start-up mentality to find purpose.
Jason Goodall is leading a 50,000 strong organisation that's only a year old. In the show today we discover why a startup mentality is helping his team build…
Tech TalksStuart Bannerman, Lead Architect at Tangent, on why companies were left scrambling to scale.
Today's show we're talking to Stu Bannerman, who gives his take on why companies struggled to meet demand during the height of the pandemic, and why disaster…
Tech TalksErik Kostelnik, CEO of Postal.io, on ups and downs of entrepreneurship in a difficult market
Erik joins us from the West Coast to chat about Postal.io, to talk about the sales and marketing sector, and being an entrepreneur in the current climate. He…
Tech TalksAmir Hashmi, CEO of zsah, describes how cloud services are evolving in response to Covid-19
Amir Hashmi is a technology expert with more than 20 years’ experience working in companies like BP, Bertelsmann, Merck and Deutsche Bank. He founded zsah, an…
Tech TalksJason Brennan, CEO of Luminance, thinks legal is beyond the point of return.
Jason is CEO of Luminance, the market-leading artificial intelligence platform for the legal industry. We chat about how businesses need to pivot, redefine…
Tech TalksDavid Excell, Founder of Featurespace, reveals how behaviour analytics is being used to stop fraud.
David joins the show to explain how behaviour analytics can be used to protect consumers and businesses from fraud. Machine learning and automation is key as…
Tech TalksPialy Aditya, Chief Strategy Officer at Republic, discusses funding post-Covid.
Pialy is Chief Strategy Officer at Republic, an investment platform for startup companies. We chat about inclusion and tackling the inequality in funding, how…
Tech TalksAlex Young, CEO of Virti, shares how he plans to change learning in organisations.
Alex Young is CEO of e-learning tech offering Virti. As an ex-surgeon Alex has experience of training for the healthcare sector, and is trying to give all…
Tech TalksBonnie Lister Parsons, CEO of School of SOS, is democratising dance, and tech is the platform!
Bonnie is on a mission to bring dance into your homes with her Queens! We find out why School of SOS was ready for the virtual revolution and the success of…
Tech TalksEvgeny Likhoded, CEO of ClauseMatch, on tackling the USA.
Evgeny joins the podcast to discuss expanding your business the USA (as a European business), how technology is bringing new life to compliance, and why now is…
Tech TalksDr Cara Antoine discusses why businesses need to be compassionate and personal.
Dr. Cara Antoine joins the podcast to discuss how women are taking up space in the workplace, and how they can support greater inclusion. We also discuss the…
Tech TalksNeil Harris, CCO of GPS, discusses ensuring finance is inclusive.
Neil Harris is both the CCO of GPS, and chair of The Inclusion Foundation. As the pandemic changes the way we pay for items, are some people being locked out…
Tech TalksMatt Hodges-Long, CEO of TrackMyRisks, on the risk posed by tech to legacy insurers.
Matt Hodges-Long joins the podcast to discuss how a hard market (caused by the pandemic) is causing data to play an even bigger role in the insurance market…
Tech TalksRob McCargow, Director of AI at PwC UK, talks about upskilling for industries of the future.
Rob talks to us on the podcast about the need to find purpose in your role, staying ahead of automation, and how the world is adapting to challenge and…
Tech TalksGraeme Hackland, CIO of Williams F1 Team, on sport, teams, and returning to work!
Graeme is CIO at Williams F1 Team, and unlike many people is back in the office/factory! We talk about the impact of tech on motorsport and inclusion across…
Tech TalksKevin Hollister, founder of Guiide, talks about the lack of understanding around pensions.
Kevin is an actuary with over 20 years consulting experience. However, he's concerned with the growing gap in understanding of how to ensure your pension and…
Tech TalksThe One with What Comes Next? - Your Cast: How to Podcast
In the sixth, and final episode of Your Cast, I chat to Amy, Kweku and Rob, the three people behind show What Comes Next? Exploring science fiction that's…
Tech TalksNana Parry, CEO of Tectonic, talks about the changing customer landscape.
Nana Parry started Tectonic following a chance encounter in an airport. The startup story and route to market was then rather quick..! We talk about the…
Tech TalksOur next guest is... Nana Parry
Nana's journey from idea to business happened very rapidly. Tomorrow he talks us through that experience and how data is key to customer insights.
Tech TalksRupert Rixon, founder of Perspective Pictures, on understanding the strengths of your business.
Rupert talks to us about using the echo chamber to your advantage, not wanting to waste people's time, and embracing being what you are. His business…
Tech TalksOur next guest is... Rupert Rixon, fonder of Perspective Pictures
Rupert is founder of Perspective Pictures, and they makes videos. But when everyone else makes content, how do you stand out? That's what we discover tomorrow!
Tech TalksThe One with Fintech Insider - Your Cast: How to Podcast
In this week's show I cat to Fintech Insider host, and 11:FS CEO David Brear. We talk about the origins of Fintech Insider, what shows they looked to for…
Tech TalksCarl Dean Tucker talks to us about launching a business during Covid-19.
Carl joins the podcast to talk about building his business and standing out in a competitive field. How are entrepreneurs approaching the current market, and…
Tech TalksOur next guest is... Carl Dean Tucker
Carl Dean Tucker is starting a business during the pandemic. Whilst most businesses do their best to stay alive, we chat to Carl about the challenges of being…
Tech TalksDevika Wood, cofounder of I Am Arla, is fighting back against abuse.
Devika guests on the show to talk openly about the abuse she, and many more women, have suffered. We talk about the strength found in community and how…
Tech TalksOur next guest is... Devika Wood, cofounder of I Am Arla
One in two women will experience a form of abuse. Why are we not talking about this, why are women scared to speak up or fighting to have their voices heard?…
Tech TalksThe One with The Recruitment Marketing Podcast - Your Cast: How to Podcast
The fourth episode of our six-part series dives into corporate advertising. Sales people aren't know for their marketing flair, but right now standing out…
Tech TalksSophia Chambers-Dixon, Lead Engineer at Egress, talks about being more than a statistic!
Sophia is on the path to being a CTO, and at the age of 30 she's an award winning engineer and Lead Engineer. She's also set up a project to help people into…
Tech TalksOur next guest is... Sophia Cambers-Dixon
Happy Bank Holiday! Tomorrow's show is an exploring of the pipeline issue, a chat about why parents and teachers might not support young women with aspirations…
Tech TalksWilliam Reeve, CEO of Goodlord, talks about investment in tech and proptech
Today we are lucky to be joined by William Reeve, CEO of Goodlord. It's a discussion about the platform they're offering agencies, a chat about becoming CEO of…
Tech TalksOur next guest is... William Reeve, CEO of Goodlord
Exponential growth is what all tech businesses look for, but with some high-profile casualties and plenty of concern about a tech bubble William Reeve (our…
Tech TalksThe One with LKKG Podcast - Your Cast: How to Podcast
The third episode of Your Cast goes right back to the start of the podcast journey with Sonya and Zoha, co-showrunners of new podcast LKKG. It's all about…
Tech TalksCatherine Miller, CEO of Doteveryone, asks whether people have a voice in technology?
On the show today, a welcome return to Doteveryone as they publish their 2020 Digital Attitudes Report. So how do people feel about technology at a time when…
Tech TalksOur next guest is... Catherine Miller, CEO of Doteveryone
A clip from tomorrow's interview to give you a taste of what's coming on the show tomorrow. We'll be exploring attitudes to tech, and tech business with…
Tech TalksNiall Green, CEO of Second Screen, talks about pivoting business to help during the pandemic.
Niall is our guest this episode, and he's talking about the need to pivot a tech business to help meet the needs of society during the crisis. It's an…
Tech TalksOur next guest is... Niall Green from Second Screen
Tomorrow we're diving into live event, event tech, and how those companies will clearly need to pivot. So today we bring you a general chat about music with…
Tech TalksThe One with For The Long Run - Your Cast: How to Podcast
In this second episode of Your Cast (in association with Blue), David meets Jonathan Levitt, founder of For The Long Run. Jonathan has published over 70…
Tech TalksPhil Perry, Zoom's Head of UK & Ireland, talks through the company's growth and security measures.
In our 300th episode we talk to Zoom, the company hosting our quizzes, book clubs and wine tastings. Despite David's impression Phil Perry talks about why the…
Tech TalksOur next guest is... Phil Perry from Zoom
Tomorrow is our 300th show! Since posting our first episode at the end of 2015 we've spoken to hundreds of tech leaders from all over the world. Tomorrow we're…
Tech TalksRiham Satti, CEO of MeVitae, addresses the issue of bias in talent acquisition.
Riham Satti returns to Tech Talks to discuss how bias affects talent acquisition, with 60% happening in shortlisting alone. We chat about the use of automation…
Tech TalksOur next guest is... Riham Satti
Tomorrow's show see's Riham Satti (CEO and co-founder of MeVitae) return to the podcast. Before tomorrow's pod she shares a pod, food and game recommendations…
Tech TalksThe One with Secret Leaders - Your Cast: How to Podcast
In this first episode of Your Cast (in association with Blue), David meets Dan Murray-Serter, cofounder of Secret Leaders. Secret Leaders is the UK's number 1…
Tech TalksAndrew Davies, VP, Fiserv, discusses the true cost of financial crime and how tech can help.
Andrew is VP, Global Market Strategy, Financial Crime Risk Management, at Fiserv. Working out of New York he helps customers deploy tech to mitigate against…
Tech TalksOur next guest is... Andrew Davies
Tomorrow's show is a dive into the world of financial crime risk management with Andrew Davies, VP at Fiserv. With so much retail now being done online the…
Tech Talks*TRAILER* - Your Cast - A podcast about podcasting! Coming soon.
Created in association with Blue Microphones, Your Cast is a mini-series that explores the world of the ever-popular podcast. Each week Tech Talks host David…
Tech TalksLuis Valente, CEO of iLoF, on the difficulty of selling science and finding a cure for Alzheimers.
Luis talks to us about the difficulty in finding a cure for Alzheimers, and why with an aging population it is key to try and find treatments and cures for…
Tech TalksOur next guest is... Luis Valente
Tomorrow we focus on iLoF co-founder and CEO, Luis Valente. Luis is also a member of the Forbes 30 under 30 list. The show will be about health, healthtech and…
Tech TalksHephzi Pemberton, CEO of Equality Group, explains what this issue is with Dave and Steve.
Hephzi describes how her company, Equality Group, are raising diversity and breaking down bias in the businesses they work with. We also learn that there are…