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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 TalksThe Cost of Waiting: Why Gen Z is Forcing Legacy Finance to Move On-Chain
On today's podcast David is talking to Nancy Beaton, President of Uphold, to discuss the high stakes for banks and fintechs entering the fragmented crypto…
Tech TalksWill Your Next Chief Financial Officer Be A Human?
In today's episode David is joined by founder and entrepreneur Megan Caywood Cooper.Starling Bank and Barclays veteran Megan (Forbes 30 Under 30) details…
Tech TalksHow The Cloud Market Is Being Fundamentally 'Reset'
The criteria for choosing a cloud partner has fundamentally changed: AI is trumping all previous discussions. On today's podcast Google Cloud’s Chief Revenue…
Tech TalksMoney20/20: Navigating Trust, Tokenization, and a Generational Shift that Will Change FinTech.
David is joined by three FinTech leaders to unpack the urgent themes emerging at Money20/20 in Las Vegas. Richard Winston (Slalom), Sonya Cléroux (Interpolitan…
Tech TalksFinance Is The 100% Sector: Why AI Can’t Replace the Human in Fintech’s Final Mile
“Banking is 100% of the time business. You've got to get it right. It's got to be compliant and you have to have a sure delivery of movement of funds if that's…
Tech TalksIs Success Just An Illusion of Luck, Or The Result Of Hardwork?
Today Openbrix founder Shahad Choudhury details his PropTech company's foundational pivot! Originally aiming to revolutionize the rental sector with…
Tech TalksThe Truth About Communications And FinTech: Trust is the Only Feature That Scales
In today's show I'm chatting to a founder, board member, mentor, and fellow podcaster! Kimberley Waldron, founder of Started (the FinTech brand and PR…
Tech TalksThe Cyber Security Misstep: Why Prevention Isn't Enough, and How Boards Get Resilience Wrong
Co-founder of CyLon, Grace Cassy, reveals why Europe struggles to scale cyber talent and challenges the industry's focus on prevention. She discusses the human…
Tech TalksThe Truth About Scaling AI to the Corner Shop: Square's Quest for Simplicity
Willem Ave, Square's Global Head of Product, joins host David Savage to discuss Square's evolution from a card reader to an ecosystem of banking and software…
Tech TalksClimate Policy, AI, and ROI: Why the Market Demands Business Intelligence, Not Just Education
On today's podcast Georgie Steele (CTO and Co-founder of Maven) discusses turning complex climate policy into actionable business intelligence. She reveals how…
Tech TalksThe Storytelling Trade-Off: AI, Human Decisions, and the Future of Film
Filmmaking is being democratised, with the barrier to entry lowered by affordable tech. Chris Elliott, co-founder of Sound & Colour Films, explores the…
Tech TalksTension in FinTech: Automating Compliance Without Losing the Human-in-the-Loop
In today's episode Adclear co-founder Joe Jordan reveals how AI is helping to automate compliance for regulated firms like PensionBee and Plum. He addresses…
Tech TalksOracle NetSuite Bet on AI Driving EMEA Growth with NetSuite Next
Nicky Tozer (NetSuite SVP EMEA) joins us to discuss the "exciting evolution" of their platform and chat about how AI is moving from a vague promise to a…
Tech TalksTransparency and AI: Why NetSuite Built Trust Into the Core Architecture
Senior VP Brian Chess reveals NetSuite’s architectural bet with transparency in their AI: moving beyond quick wins to build trust into the core ERP system. We…
Tech TalksMeet The Real Don Draper Who Now Supercharges The Growth Of Sustainable Impact Ventures
Cyrus Vantoch-Wood launched Insurgent to create investment-ready ventures in the regenerative space. He explains why the sustainable sector suffers from a lack…
Tech TalksThe $3.8 Billion Fraud Question: Making Crypto Theft-Proof
Founder Matthew Jones discusses Haven, a crypto security solution using continuous facial recognition to eliminate passwords and identifiers.Matthew explains…
Tech TalksBest Friends to Co-Founders: The Partnership That Built SimpleStudy
From a chance decision made while one co-founder was stuck cycling in Georgia, SimpleStudy was born. Founders Phillip Mckenna and Oisin Devoy (childhood…
Tech TalksThe £3.5 Billion Question: Why Are Women Really Leaving UK Tech?
The decision for thousands of women to leave UK tech has a £3.5 billion price tag. This isn't a pipeline problem; it's a retention crisis. In this episode, we…
Tech TalksARM's Will Abbey: From Ghana to Silicon Valley, a Global Leader's View on Tech
What shapes a global tech leader? ARM's CCO Will Abbey shares his journey from Ghana to the UK and California. He discusses ARM's role in a fragmented world…
Tech TalksWhy I Keep Coming Back to Entrepreneurship, Even When It Hurts
Veronica (founder of Valumia) is a seasoned entrepreneur who has returned to the startup world after a previous venture came to an end. In this candid…
Tech TalksFashion’s Whiplash: Kathleen Chan on AI, Tariffs & Fixing Broken Supply Chains
“The 100% tariffs have poured fuel on an already raging fire… it’s put this whiplash effect into every sourcing manager and production team.”Kathleen Chan, CEO…
Tech TalksThe Innovation Lab Built to Challenge LG: Sokwoo Rhee on Reinventing a Tech Giant
“LG Nova does not do hardware. This is new.”Sokwoo Rhee, EVP at LG ElectronicsEVP Sokwoo Rhee pulls back the curtain on LG Nova—the team building software, AI…
Tech TalksBeyond the Warehouse: Glovo’s Sacha Michaud on Rewriting Retail for Europe
“80% of what we buy is already in our city, we just don’t have visibility.”Sacha Michaud, Co-founder of Glovo.David Savage sits down with Sacha to explore how…
Tech TalksThe Truth About Voice AI: Wispr Flow’s Tanay Kothari on Habit Formation and Building His Own 'Jarvis
“Part of the reason I push so hard is imposter syndrome. If it went away, I might chill out, and I don’t want that.”Tanay Kothari, CEO & Co-founder of Wispr…
Tech TalksWhen AI Drafts Your Contracts: Ryan Lisk on Trust, Risk & the Future of Law
“If you’re working to a cookie-cutter legal template, AI deserves to take your job.” Ryan Lisk, Founder of Hybrid LegalRyan started Hybrid Legal at just 21 to…
Tech TalksThe AI Reality Check: Why Digital Foundations Still Matter
Are businesses really ready for AI, or just feeling the pressure to keep up?In this episode, Nixon Hire CIO John Whitlow delivers a clear-eyed reality check…
Tech TalksFrom 'Tuna Can Period' Scarcity to Hypergrowth: Bloq.It's Miha Jagodic on Building Green Logistics with Pragmatic Strategy
Today's guest Miha Jagodic, co-founder and CEO of Bloq.It, recounts the journey of transforming his startup from its challenging "tuna can period" (a time…
Tech TalksRevolutionizing Indie Film: Christopher Lombardi's Vision for Generative AI in "Princess Halle and the Jester"
In this episode, host David Savage chats with Christopher Lombardi, a filmmaker and practicing doctor, about his groundbreaking work on "Princess Halle and the…
Tech TalksBritain's £44 Billion AI Future: Is Everyone Included?
Secretary of State Peter Kyle MP discusses Britain's record £44 billion AI investment, detailing a strategic vision to ensure the technology revolution…
Tech TalksThis Tech Founder Followed the Buddhist Path to Bring Mindfulness to Children
What does it take to teach mindfulness to children in a world full of digital distractions? This week, David Savage speaks with Yvonne Knap, founder of…
Tech TalksThe CapCut for Music: Overtune's Blueprint for Creative Control
Host David Savage sits down with Overtune founder Sigi Arnason and investor Nick Gatfield to explore the democratization of music creation. Discover how…
Tech TalksI Used to Change My Accent: Why Emotional Intelligence is Tech's New Power Skill
The tech industry often celebrates speed and disruption. But what happens when that pace overlooks the human element? Christina Lewis, a leader who navigated…
Tech TalksAI's Real Challenge: Why Friction Points Trump 'Transformation' Strategy
Organizations are under immense pressure to adopt AI, yet many are missing the mark. In this episode, Daemon's Chief Growth Officer Kyle Hauptfleisch cuts…
Tech TalksSustainable Digital Advertising: Reducing Waste and Carbon
Brian O’Kelley, founder of Scope3, joins Tech Talks to reveal the hidden environmental and financial cost of digital advertising and AI. He explains how…
Tech TalksBeyond ChatGPT: The AI That Doesn't Argue (Why Deep Research Fuels True Innovation)
Join host David Savage as he speaks with serial tech entrepreneur Mel Morris, founder and CEO of Deep Research Engine, corpora.ai. In this insightful…
Tech TalksBeyond the Arena: Unlocking Digital Fandom with Trace CEO Tareq Nazlawy
In a world where fewer Gen-Z fans attend live events and most sports engagement happens on a device, how do rights holders truly understand their global…
Tech TalksThe Great Search Rewire: What AI & Video Mean for SEO's Future
SEO is having its most fundamental shift in 25 years. Georgie Kemp, SEO Lead at VEED, unpacks how AI search and the rise of video are rewriting the rules of…
Tech Talks“Last Women Standing": The Fight to Keep Women in Tech on the Map Amidst Funding Cuts
The tech sector is facing a critical challenge: women are increasingly leaving the industry. But as Dr. Vanessa Vallely OBE, founder of We Are Tech Women…
Tech TalksThe AI Monetization Playbook: Lessons from a Data Leader
Turning AI projects into profit.David Savage talks to Nitish Mathew, a data leader with 25 years’ experience in data monetization. Together they explore how…
Tech TalksBeyond the Hype: Scaling Agentic AI in European Workflows
In this interview, Sanj Bhayro, Asana's Head of International SMB, discusses the current landscape of AI adoption in businesses, Asana's role as a leading AI…
Tech TalksThe AI Governance Void: Why Standards Are Filling the Regulatory Gap
"In a world accelerating through an 'AI gold rush' where less than 20% of organizations have clear AI governance in place, we face a critical question: who…
Tech TalksWhy Vertical Integration Could Define the Future of EVs – Will Graylin on Smart Wheels, Fleets & System Thinking
Electrifying transport isn’t as simple as swapping engines for batteries. It’s about vehicles, charging, service, and the economics to make it work.In this…
Tech TalksBreaking Language Barriers: DeepL’s CRO on Speed, Trust & the Future of Translation
What does it take to make AI translation accurate enough for legal documents—and fast enough for global earnings calls?In this episode, David Parry-Jones, CRO…
Tech TalksTech for Impact, Not Hype: Betsabeh Madani-Hermann on AI, Innovation & Healthcare’s Future
AI and robotics are making headlines—but how do we make sure they actually solve real human problems?In this episode, Betsabeh Madani-Hermann, Global Head of…
Tech TalksWhat Does the Future Developer Look Like? Rachel Laycock Has Some Answers
AI is changing everything: how we build software, modernize legacy systems, and even what it means to be a developer.In this episode, Rachel Laycock, North…
Tech TalksFrom Cloud to AI Agents: Oracle’s £5bn Bet on the Future of Business
AI is no longer the CIO’s problem—it’s everybody’s opportunity.In this episode, Siobhan Wilson, UK Country Leader at Oracle, joins me to explore how the…
Tech TalksBoardy: The AI Super Connector Redefining Networking
What if you had a personal super-connector who never forgot a name, could scale to thousands of relationships, and made introductions that actually mattered?…
Tech TalksCyber War Stories, Supply Chain Blind Spots & Why AI Is the New Risk Frontier
Cyberattacks are no longer an “if”—they’re a “when.”Emma Wright, Partner at Crowell & Moring and a leading voice in privacy and cybersecurity law, joins Tech…
Tech TalksHow Data Became PE’s Secret Weapon: Anush Newman on Growth, Risk & Real Impact
Private equity used to rely on good timing and cheap debt. Not anymore.In this episode, Anush Newman, co-founder and CEO of JMAN Group, explains how data has…
Tech TalksWhy Spreadsheets Are Costing You Millions: Selby Cary on AI, Assets & Agility
Is your warehouse still running on spreadsheets? You’re not alone—and it’s costing businesses tens of thousands an hour.Selby Cary, Co-founder and Head of…
Tech TalksZero Hallucinations: Making AI Enterprise-Ready with Hasura’s PromptQL
AI hallucinations might be funny in chatbots—but in enterprise, they're a disaster.Suku Krishnaraj Chettiar, President & COO at Hasura, joins the show to…
Tech TalksIf Your Customers Feel Confused, You’ve Already Lost Them
In this episode, David Savage sits down with Jamie Anderson, CRO at UserTesting, to tackle one of the most glaring gaps in modern business: the disconnect…
Tech TalksWhy Resumes Are Broken and What We Should Use Instead
Chris Daden, CTO of Criteria Corp, joins David Savage to explain why CVs are no longer fit for purpose in the age of generative AI. With over 60 million…
Tech TalksFrom Data to Distinction: AI’s Role in Personalised Retail
Can AI help you remember 100 million customers?Andrew Bialecki, co-founder and CEO of Klaviyo, thinks it can, and should. In this episode, recorded at K:LDN…
Tech TalksFrom E-Signatures to AI Agents: Docusign’s Bold Leap into Intelligent Agreements
Dmitri Krakovsky joins David to explain how Docusign is no longer just about digital signatures—it’s building a new category: Intelligent Agreement Management…
Tech TalksSustainability Is Good Business—But Show Me the Numbers
Regulation. Data overload. Greenwashing. Welcome to the frontline of corporate sustainability.In this episode, David speaks with Raphael Güller, Chief Product…
Tech TalksLessons in Leadership: What Schools Can Teach the Tech Industry
David returns to his old school, Bedlington Academy, for a powerful conversation with Deputy Head Simon Collins. On the surface, it’s a story about education…
Tech TalksThe Blast Radius Era: Building Resilience at the Speed of Change
Jeffrey Hausman joins David to unpack why modern operational resilience is no longer just about uptime—it’s about designing for disruption. As tech stacks…
Tech TalksFrom Research to Relevance: Joerg Bienert on Germany’s AI Identity
Joerg Bienert leads the German AI Association and joins David to unpack the country's unique AI landscape—where deep scientific foundations are battling…
Tech TalksUnstructured, Unlocked: The CIO’s Playbook for AI-Ready Data
Ravi Malick, Global CIO at Box, joins David to unpack the overlooked powerhouse in enterprise data strategy: unstructured content. From PDFs to video files…