Tech Talks

In this episode, David sits down with Dr Omar Hatamleh, former Chief AI Officer at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, to explore the “Great Decoupling”; a looming future where AI replaces human labour. 

Beyond job losses, what happens to human identity when we solve the income problem but lose our sense of meaning? Omar warns against outsourcing our critical thinking while revealing the breathtaking medical breakthroughs AI promises. If we rely solely on machines to think for us, I can’t help but feel those breakthroughs vanish…

If you want to follow Omar on Instagram his handle is omar.hatamleh7

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Meet A Friend, a new product that you’ll have a very different relationship with. Most AI companions are programmed to blindly agree with us. Engineer Marco Riedesser is building something different: a physical, tactile AI 'friend' for adults, capable of sarcasm and pushing back.

In this episode, we explore the loneliness epidemic driving this market, why we need energy-efficient "bicycles of AI," and Marco’s stark warning about the lies Big Tech tells regarding the future of human labor.

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Today David is joined by longtime friend and contributor to Tech Talks, Cathy White. As CEO and Founder of CEW Communications, she advises entrepreneurs and their businesses where to talk, and about what! But a conference or large event is so much more than just that. How do you prep, what is the best way to get in front of people, and does it really pay to be on stage? As a conference season gets into full swing we break down some of the key questions you might have before packing your bags.

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zally’s Elliott Fullerton is turning how you hold your phone into the ultimate password.

We explore how continuous authentication uses behaviour, not biometrics, to quietly tell imposters "no" in the background. But the real story is where this data goes next: predicting dementia and heart disease. We also discuss why clearing out the noise and learning to say "no" to AI hype is the true secret to building lasting value.

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The internet’s trust systems are breaking down, and companies are terrified to admit it. Bots aren't just spamming platforms; they're draining Spotify fees and forcing digital banks to consider opening physical branches.

This week, 'Tools for Humanity' CPO Tiago Sada reveals why traditional ID checks are failing against advanced AI. We explore the hidden human cost of fake identities and how a new “proof of human” protocol could save our digital future.

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Is AI just about deploying agents, or does it require a fundamental leadership shift?

In this episode, Ascendion CEO Karthik Krishnamurthy explains why the "Chief AI Officer" role is often a mistake, arguing that true AI transformation must be led by the CEO. We explore the fallacy of counting AI agents, the fast-approaching "Kodak moment" for hesitant companies, and why rewriting your entire operating model is the only way to survive.

To everyone who celebrates Easter, we hope you have a lovely time with family this weekend!

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When we hear "unbanked," we usually think of individuals. But what about unbanked businesses?

Meryem Habibi, CRO at Bitpace, reveals how small companies in emerging markets use stablecoins not for speculation, but for sheer survival. We discuss the hidden costs of traditional cross-border payments, the evolution of mobile money, and why adopting crypto in regions like Africa and Latin America is driven entirely by necessity.

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Anthony Wang (Co-Founder of ETFuels) initially thought Spain’s sunshine made it the perfect home for his startup.

He was wrong.

The CTO reveals why his startup abandoned European plans for the wind-swept oil fields of West Texas. We discuss the surprisingly simple science of e-fuels, why unit economics always beat political agendas, and why the tech sector must stop obsessing over software and start building physical infrastructure again.

Also on today's show David and Sam discuss the latest thinking on AI skills to emerge from Anthropic.

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What happens when doctors only look at a fraction of your symptoms? And how much trust should you place in technology to give you sound advice?

David Savage sits down with patient and coach Kelsey Brett to explore the frustrating reality of siloed medical care. Then, Dr. Jonathan Andrews, Medical Director at TEDS Health, unpacks how tech-enabled healthcare is democratising diagnosis and combating the rising tide of AI-generated medical misinformation.

Join us as we bring the human voice back to health tech, and present two sides of a problem that often only features the voice of doctors and innovators.

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Venture capital has a diversity problem, but talking about it won't fix it. In this episode, David sits down with Anu Adebajo, the new CEO of Newton Venture Program, to explore the real barriers to entry in VC. 

Together they discuss why AI isn't the biggest threat to junior roles, the hidden bias of private school education, and why fixing the pipeline requires unlocking new LP capital, not just more panels.

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