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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 TalksInvesting in the Blue Economy: Exploring the $23 trillion Ocean Opportunity with Lisa Marrocchino
In this episode, we sit down with Lisa Marrocchino, CEO of Proteus Ocean Group, to discuss the groundbreaking advancements in ocean technology. Lisa shares…
Tech TalksNavigating New York: A conversation with senior TechCrunch reporter Dominic-Madori Davis
In this episode, Dominic-Madori Davis (Senior Reporter at TechCrunch) shares her perspective on the startup ecosystem and the technology market in New York…
Tech TalksBuilding Great Businesses: Integrating Creativity and Technology with Jon Chu
In this episode, we dive into the art of building successful businesses by bringing together diverse talents such as creators, artists, product people, and…
Tech TalksBuilding Tomorrow: George Proud Explores AI's Impact on Architecture
In today's show, David Savage sits down with George Proud, the CEO and Co-founder of Gendo, to discuss the transformative role of AI in architecture. George…
Tech TalksFrom Proof of Concept to Reality: Navigating AI Integration with Ed Thompson
In this episode, David Savage sits down with Ed Thompson, CTO and co-founder at Matillion, to discuss the journey from AI proof of concepts to fully functional…
Tech TalksCould you (and would you?) buy a coffee using the value of your phone? Unlocking the Future of Asset-Backed Transactions
In this episode, David Savage sits down with Benjamin Santos-Stephens and Steve Briscoe from Cleartoken to explore how their innovative technology is…
Tech TalksUnmasking ID Fraud with IDScan.net’s Terry Slattery
Join us on Tech Talks as we dive into the world of ID verification and fraud prevention with Terry Slattery, CEO of IDScan.net. Discover how technology is…
Tech TalksLeading with Purpose: Sam Page's Journey from Shyness to CEO
In this episode, David Savage sits down with Sam Page, CEO and co-founder of 7DOTS, to discuss the company's innovative approach to creating captivating…
Tech TalksIntegrating Cybersecurity with Business Objectives: Insights from Barry O'Connell
In this episode, we are joined by Barry O'Connell, General Manager of EMEA Services at Trustwave. Barry shares his expertise on the evolving nature of…
Tech TalksBuilding the Future: Financial Services and Technology with GFT’s Carlton Hopper
In this episode of Tech Talks with David Savage, we sit down with Carlton Hopper (UK MD of GFT Technologies) to explore the latest innovations and trends in…
Tech TalksLeveraging Data for Competitive Advantage: Insights from Kitman Labs with Stephen Smith
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of sports technology with Stephen Smith, the founder of Kitman Labs. Discover how Kitman Labs is…
Tech Talks‘Belong’ Can Help You Build Your Personal Wealth: A Conversation with Samantha Rosenberg
In this episode, we sit down with Samantha Rosenberg, co-founder of Belong, to discuss the intersection of behavioral economics and personal finance. Samantha…
Tech TalksThe Locksmiths of Cybersecurity: MyCena's Anti-Phishing Solution
Today’s episode finds David joined by the co-founders of MyCena, Brendan and Julie O’Toole. MyCena is a cybersecurity company with a unique anti-phishing…
Tech TalksLeading with Passion: Christina Kosmowski on AI, Innovation, and Sports
In this episode of Tech Talks, we sit down with Christina Kosmowski (CEO of LogicMonitor) to discuss the launch of Edwin, an AI observability platform designed…
Tech TalksFrom Engineering to Art: The Journey of Robert Brunner
In this episode, we are joined by Robert Brunner, the founder of Ammunition. Robert shares his fascinating journey from being raised in a creative family to…
Tech TalksThe Inspiration Journey: How BatFast is Changing Sports
In this episode of TechTalks, the co-founders of BatFast, Jignesh Patel and Runish Gudhka, discuss their journey and innovative technology behind their sports…
Tech TalksBreathing Easy: Personalizing Air Pollution Data with Louise Thomas
Today on Tech Talks we chat to Louise Thomas, CEO of Air Aware Labs, about their mission to personalize air pollution data, and their innovative integration…
Tech TalksCreating a Culture of Excellence: Insights from Robert Hicks
In this episode of Tech Talks, we sit down with Robert Hicks, the Chief People Officer at Atheneum, to explore the critical role of culture in modern…
Tech TalksMarketing and Branding Insights from an ‘Overnight Success’
In this episode of Tech Talks, we dive into the incredible journey of Thomas J. Vosper, whose last business failure opened the door to a wildly successful…
Tech TalksYoung Professionals in Tech: Leo Sharma on Work Attitudes and Industry Expectations
As students receive exam results across the United Kingdom, we dive into the perspectives of young professionals entering the tech industry with Leo Sharma, a…
Tech TalksThe Journey to Net Zero: Carbon Removal Strategies with Hans Westerhof
In this episode of Tech Talks, Hans Westerhof, co-founder and Managing Director of Remove, discusses the importance of carbon dioxide removal in achieving net…
Tech TalksWhat is the CrowdStrike fallout a few weeks on? We get an expert view from Zeus Cloud’s Mark Grindey
In this episode, David Savage interviews Mark Grindey from Zeus Cloud and asks him to reflect on the recent CrowdStrike crisis and its impact on businesses…
Tech TalksLanguage as a Biomarker: Thymia's Innovative Approach to Mental Health
In this episode of Tech Talks, David talks to Dr Emilia Molimpakis, the brilliant mind behind Thymia. Emilia's on a mission to revolutionize mental health…
Tech TalksThe Future of Customer Service: Text Messaging and AI with Quiq
On Tech Talks today we chat with Mike Myer, the CEO and founder of Quiq, and discuss the future of customer service and engagement. Whilst at Collision, David…
Tech TalksFrom Genocide Survivor to Advocate: Taban Shoresh's Mission to Help Displaced Women
David recently spent time talking to Taban Shoresh OBE, the founder of The Lotus Flower, a charity dedicated to supporting women and girls impacted by conflict…
Tech TalksWho is ‘Leader X’ and why are they critical to driving change?
Today we’re sitting down with Darren Linden, CEO of Modu, to explore the concept of "Leader X" and how innovative leadership is driving change in our industry…
Tech TalksExploring AI: Responsible Use and Hallucinations with Rebecca Parsons
Today’s guest is Thoughtworks’ Chief Technology Office Emerita Rebecca Parsons; a speaker, author and advocate of technology. But whilst we can advocate tech…
Tech TalksScaling Carbon Removal: Rory Brown discusses Airhive's approach and we ask, ‘Is it Greenwashing?’
Today our guest is Rory Brown, Co-founder and CEO of Airhive. David quizzes him on the world of innovative carbon capture solutions, an area he’s heard about…
Tech TalksCliq: Bridging the Gap Between Online Connections and Real-Life Communities
Today we welcome Nicola Gunby to Tech Talks as she unveils Cliq, the app hoping to change the way we connect in our local communities and through events. We…
Tech TalksCreative Connections: Unleashing Innovation and Building Relationships in Tech
We jump back to Collision Conference and question how to interview a guest and get the best out of them? How do you use your network to collaborate? How can…
Tech TalksFrom London to Lagos: Verto's Impact on Global Financial Services
Shouldn’t cross-border payments be easy? Ola Oyetayo, CEO of Verto, and his team certainly believe they should be and they’re working hard to help unlock the…
Tech TalksBeebolt: Revolutionizing Supply Chain Collaboration with AI
Today David is joined by Talal Abu Issa, founder and CEO of Beebolt. He shares his entrepreneurial journey and the evolution of his business into an AI…
Tech TalksRevolutionizing Healthcare: AI-Powered Physiotherapy for Same-Day Recovery
In this episode of TechTalks, Finn Stevenson (CEO of Flok Health) joins David to share his journey from professional rowing to healthcare delivery. Finn…
Tech TalksCrafting Visual Stories: Deb Dutta on Revolutionizing Content Creation with Criya
Today’s guest is Deb Dutta, founder and CEO of Criya. Criya is an AI startup that helps create visually appealing content in seconds. The platform began as a…
Tech TalksMaximizing VR for Mental Health: A Safe Digital Haven for Youth
Children should be given safe environments, but sometimes that’s not straightforward. Maxim VR uses VR and AI to create a second home where young people feel…
Tech TalksNavigating the Brand Trust Landscape with Intuit Mailchimp's Jim Rudall
Today’s episode takes us on a journey through brand trust in the age of information overload. Jim Rudall, General Manager at Intuit Mailchimp share’s…
Tech TalksCreativity, Innovation, and the Opportunities of Generative AI: An Interview with Arvind Ravishankar
Today's guest is Arvind Ravishankar, General Manager at Wipro and Lab45 @ Think Tank. His podcast, 'Unpacked with Arvind Ravishunkar'. The discussion explores…
Tech TalksHow are Island Revolutionizing Enterprise Browsing?
In today's podcast, we sit down with Michael Fey, CEO of Island, to explore the expanding world of enterprise browsers. Mike shares insights into Island's…
Tech TalksHumanizing Security: A Conversation with 1Password's CEO Jeff Shiner
AI is rapidly changing the technology landscape and the approach of teams across business. As Jeff Shiner (1Password's CEO) tells us, three quarters of you…
Tech TalksSafe Journeys: Navigating the World for LGBTQ Travelers
Surely everyone should be able to travel the world and be their own fabulous self? Sadly, we know that's not the case. For members of the LGBTQIA+ community…
Tech TalksInnovation Against Imitation: The Snapdragon Monitoring Story
Rachel Jones has been on a journey in more ways than one. She invented a baby product, and then discovered it had been ripped-off. So she went to China and in…
Tech TalksLegacy of Tomorrow: Navigating Sustainability and ESG in the Corporate World
In today's episode of Tech Talks we delve into the world of sustainability and ESG ratings with Birgit Vallmuur, Managing Director of TitanSwan. The…
Tech TalksTwo years on from the Pandemic, have HR departments got to grips with what it continues to mean for their staff?
Kamal Pradhan is the VP HR Technology and Operations at Signify Health. He sits down with David to talk about his career, a pivot to HR from electrical…
Tech TalksMeet Cleo, the AI financial assistant helping people break the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck
On today's show we're joined by Cleo's VP of Technology Sam Taylor. 170 million US citizens are living paycheck to paycheck, so can an AI assistant help them…
Tech TalksPrivate wealth, unlocked? How Sidekick aim to create wealth for the masses.
Matt Ford is the cofounder of Sidekick. His big idea is to help give financial independence back to the masses. Our parents were able to generate wealth via…
Tech TalksFrom photography to treatment for chronic wounds; a look at how innovation thrived during the pressures of the pandemic.
Today David talks to Polaroid Therapeutics CEO Ran Frankel, a company who took the complex chemistry involved in photography and applied it to healthtech…
Tech TalksAs the Euros kick-off, can we dream of social media free from abuse?
This Friday is the start of the Euros in Germany. As football takes centre stage in a sporting summer, so will fears over abuse, especially towards the young…
Tech TalksDriving innovation: how are Bumper transforming car care?
James Jackson is the co-founder and CEO of Bumper, a business that helps split the costs of repairs from little bumps to engine trouble. What are the key…
Tech TalksMeet Nettle, the headband that can take away period pain.
On the podcast today David meet’s Emilė Radytė, the co-founder of Samphire Neuroscience, a company committed to building unprecedented solutions with…
Tech TalksIs PR the right support to help you build your brand?
David talks to Nick Braund, founder of Words + Pixels, a PR-agency for high growth disruptors. But is PR always the right answer, and even if it is… have you…
Tech TalksThe consumer champion? Rico Surridge talks about Which? and the future of the digital leader.
Rico Surridge is Chief Product and Technology Officer at Which? a UK-based a not-for-profit providing consumer reviews and advocacy: working to influence…
Tech TalksReviving the world’s rainforest with AI: how Morfo are saving our most vulnerable environments.
Adrien Pages (CEO and cofounder) and Gregory Maitre (Country Manager, Brazil) are part of the leadership team at Morfo, a company using tech and AI to restore…
Tech TalksWhy are Brazilian consumers flocking to live sales, and what does it teach us about social?
Today we’re talking about live commerce and social media in Brazil. Monique is the CEO and founder of MIMO, a platform that combines live streaming and…
Tech TalksWhat is the Brazilian vision for technology, does it vary from other regions?
Today’s recap from Web Summit Rio is a chat with Carolina Natal, a Product Owner at Mercedes-Benz. So why did Carolina travel to Brazil from Portugal…
Tech TalksConversation, collaboration and money. Expenses, but better!
Today’s guest is Anuradha Muralidharan, COO of Expensify. Anu tells David that the main problem in expense management is not the lack of solutions for the…
Tech TalksHow is AI helping inform and inspire the people behind the world's leading brands?
Today’s show is a trip to Rio de Janeiro and the first of five talks (one every day) that revisit the themes of Web Summit Rio. This first talk is about…
Tech TalksCan technology help us develop a healthier relationship with death?
Sam Grice founded Octopus Legacy (formerly Guardian Angel) after the tragic loss of his mother in a car accident in 2016. He saw firsthand how hard death can…
Tech TalksIs the CISO converging with the CIO role?
In today's show we're talking to Check Point's Deryck Mitchelson. Deryck advises the Scottish Government and World Economic Forum on all matters cyber... so…
Tech TalksHow do you simplify location for the whole planet? what3words
What3words is a global address book, where the team have divided the entire globe into 3 squared metres and given each of those a unique three word 'address'…
Tech TalksAI is not a magic solutions to all your challenges.
Meri Williams is CTO at Pleo, a fintech offering expenses solutions and cards. The main focus of today's show is how AI is impact the CTOs world, that of the…