Tech Can't Save Us

In this week’s episode of Tech Can’t Save Us, hosts Paul David and Maya Dharampal-Hornby are joined by Molly Johnson-Jones—CEO and co-founder of tech start-up, Flexa.

Flexa is revolutionizing the way we work by helping flexible employers get discovered and boost their employer value proposition (EVP) and employer brand. Molly co-founded Flexa to pave the way for more inclusive and accessible work conditions having been herself fired from a role at an investment bank after asking for flexible work options to manage autoimmune symptoms.

Tune into this episode now to hear Molly explain how return to office policies are detrimental to companies' DEI efforts, and how Flexa harnesses AI to counter these mandates. 

In this week’s episode of Tech Can’t Save Us, host Paul David is joined by Dipanwita Das—CEO and co-founder of tech start-up, Sorcero.

Sorcero is revolutionizing the world by utilizing AI to analyze and transform complex medical data into actionable insights. The model also uses natural language processing to help with this, and Sorcero has been awarded the #1 Small and Mighty Company in the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024 list.

As well as leading Sorcero into award-winning status, Dipanwita has also been named a 40 Under 40 honoree in 2024. Tune in now to find out more about how Dipanwita has managed these incredible wins.

In this episode of Tech Can’t Save Us, our guest is Antonio Ribeiro, CEO and founder of Yurtle, the world’s first insurtech company and care management platform for employees balancing work and unpaid caregiving for a loved one.

According to the 2021 UK Census, there were 5.7 million unpaid carers in the UK, or 9% of the population. 2.5 million of them are in full-time employment.

In this eye-opening and passionate conversation, host Paul David and Antonio discuss the intersection of insurtech and caregiver burnout, highlighting the challenges faced by caregivers in the workplace and the potential for insurtech to provide support.

Tune in now to learn more!

This week’s episode of Tech Can’t Save Us sees Paul speaking to Devon Geary, a senior project manager of a membership organization, to discuss trauma-informed tech, what it is, and why we need to consider it.

Devon moved to the UK on a Tech Nation visa and worked here for three years at Birmingham Tech Week. She is an expert in trauma-informed tech and theatre practice, and talks to us about how trauma can affect the workplace and the support available.

In this episode, Paul and Devon go through exactly what trauma-informed tech is and how it can be used to help organizations, as well as Devon’s experiences in the tech industry. Dial in to find out more!

On this episode of Tech Can’t Save Us, host Paul David welcomes Nat Whalley, co-founder and CEO of Organise, a startup that empowers workers to shape the future of work in the UK and US.

Before founding Organise, Nat worked for grassroots organisations like 38 Degrees and Avaaz and led digital strategies at Save the Children. In March 2024, she was named one of the Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise.

In this illuminating conversation, Nat discusses the role of technology in promoting pro-worker outcomes in the gig economy and the importance of worker input in developing and deploying AI algorithms.

Paul and Nat also discuss the challenges of addressing workplace harassment and bullying, and the role of anonymous reporting tools in enabling workers to speak out without fear of retribution. 

Listen now to find out more!

In this week’s episode of Tech Can’t Save Us, host Paul David is joined by Anastasia Pavlovic—CEO of climate tech company, Eion.

After completing her studies in electrical engineering and biosystems, Anastasia started a career in agriculture and climate, becoming a woman in STEM. Since stepping into the role as CEO, Eion has been named one of TIME’s top Greentech businesses in 2024.

Eion uses Olivine—a silicate rock—to replace the lime farmers usually use. This rock balances soil pH while removing CO2 from the atmosphere in the agricultural heartlands of the USA.

As well as this, Anastasia touches upon her experiences as a woman in STEM, as well as how she juggles being a new mother with her demanding role as CEO in a male-dominated industry. Tune in now to find out more! 

In this episode of Tech Can’t Save Us, host Paul David welcomes Zaynab Tariq, Co-Founder & COO of CerealBox to the show. 

After working in the nonprofit sector, Zaynab realised that the sector was lagging well behind in terms of tech adoption—and set out on a mission to change it.

CerealBox combines growth hacking strategies from marketing with research from the third sector to help charities raise more funds—over £40 million so far. 

In this enlightening discussion, Zaynab and Paul discuss CerealBox’s rapid growth and innovative approach, including the agency's unique marketing strategies and impact on branding opportunities.

You’ll also hear about the challenges faced by the nonprofit sector in adopting new technologies for digital fundraising, and how CerealBox is revolutionizing charitable giving. Tune in now!

In this episode of Tech Can’t Save Us, host Paul David is joined by Robin Peters, co-founder and CEO of Snugg, a fintech that focuses on home energy efficiency. 

Robin is an engineer and entrepreneur who has led and founded several businesses, including deadlyne, which helps businesses meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.  Before that, he worked at Aviva, Ernst & Young, and Scottish Widows, among others. 

Snugg is developing a platform to help homeowners identify, finance and implement energy efficiency improvements to their homes. 

In today’s episode, Robin provides technical insights, highlighting the problem of inadequate insulation and the need for sustainable solutions. Paul and Robin discuss the challenges of retrofitting, including high costs and the need for personalization and education. They also explore strategies for decarbonizing homes, including carbon credits and industrial-scale solutions.

In this episode of Tech Can’t Save Us, host Paul David is joined by Michael Wood Lewis, Co-Founder & CEO of Front Porch Forum (FPF), an online community-building service in Vermont.  Launched in 2006, FPF aims to connect neighbors through local forums that only local people can access. 

Tune in to hear Paul and Michael discuss the benefits of local online forums like Front Porch Forum in connecting neighbors and building well-connected neighborhoods. Michael shares the history of FPF and its evolution over the years, highlighting the role of technology in local community building. 

There’s also an enlightening discussion about diversity and inclusion, and creating welcoming spaces for neighborhoods to come together both online and in the community. Listen to the episode now.

Ross Mitchell is the CEO and founder of ResearchGOAT, an AI-powered qualitative research platform that helps businesses understand their customers and audiences.

He’s also the creative leader at NEOL, a London-based company that helps businesses hire creative leaders for fractional support and assemble project teams quickly. Ross has worked with clients including Netflix, Amazon, Meta, Google, Microsoft, and Samsung.

In today’s episode of Tech Can’t Save Us, Ross joins host Paul to discuss how generative artificial intelligence is transforming the tech industry, the art of prompt engineering and how to get the most out of AI tools, and the ethical considerations around AI.