Tech Talks

By Harvey NashTechnology

Tech Talks episodes

August 19, 2024 Creating 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 workplaces. Robert shares his insights on building a thriving culture, the importance of finding, training, and retaining talent, and how Atheneum leverages expert networks to provide intelligence as a service. Tune in to learn about the challenges and opportunities in the evolving world of work, and how organizations can navigate the future with a strong cultural foundation.

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31 min
August 16, 2024 Marketing 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 venture. From self-publishing books to leading historic pub crawls through London, Thomas has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers and is on the brink of announcing a major book deal. David catches-up with him in a truly historic venue to quiz him about his unique marketing and branding strategies, the power of community, and the creative ways he engages with his audience.

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The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
29 min
August 14, 2024 Young 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 guest David first interview several years ago and who now stands on the cusp of his working life! Leo shares his journey through education, his perceptions of the tech world, and his thoughts on the future of employment and sustainability.

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The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
32 min
August 12, 2024 The 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 zero emissions. Together we explore various methods used to capture and store CO2, including nature-based solutions like planting trees and technological solutions like vacuum cleaners that filter CO2 from the air. Hans highlights the challenges faced by the industry, such as high costs and the need for infrastructure development. There is huge importance in reducing emissions alongside carbon removal efforts and Dsvid and Han discuss the emerging market for carbon removal credits, which companies can buy to offset their carbon footprint. Hans provides insights into the future of carbon dioxide removal and the role of startups in developing innovative solutions to combat climate change.
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The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
31 min
August 09, 2024 What 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. Mark shares insights on the importance of not blindly trusting suppliers when it comes to updates and the need for rigorous testing before implementation. He discusses the challenges faced by companies during the global outage and emphasizes the significance of having robust policies and procedures in place to prevent such incidents. Mark also highlights the differences in response times between the private and public sectors and the importance of allowing technical teams to do their jobs without excessive interference from management.

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The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
30 min
August 07, 2024 Language 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 diagnostics using AI. Sharing her deeply personal story (the inspiration behind Thymia), Emilia talks about how AI can be used to analyze voice, video, and behavioral data to provide objective mental health assessments.

Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Find out more about our solutions at www.nashsquared.com
The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
39 min
August 05, 2024 The 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 sat down with Mike as he shared insights on how Quiq is revolutionizing the way businesses connect with their customers through text messaging and AI. What is the role of AI in enhancing customer service, and what challenges and opportunities come with adopting these new technologies? Also on the show David and Akeesh discuss the news that Google have hired the founders of Character.ai and ask what it means for the industry.

Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Find out more about our solutions at www.nashsquared.com
The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
32 min
August 02, 2024 From 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 and displacement. Taban shares her inspiring personal story from being a genocide survivor and child political prisoner to becoming a passionate advocate for displaced women. Listen in as we discuss the challenges and triumphs of her mission, the importance of humanizing displacement, and the power of storytelling in driving change. To find out more about Taban and The Lotus Flower head to https://thelotusflower.org/story

Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Find out more about our solutions at www.nashsquared.com
The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
30 min
July 31, 2024 Who 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. Darren shares insights on Modu's modular approach to product delivery, the importance of adaptability, and the role of Gen Z in shaping the future of digital products and services. Have you identified “Leader X” in your organization?

Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Find out more about our solutions at www.nashsquared.com
The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
30 min
July 29, 2024 Exploring 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, we need to challenge how it’s harnessed and used, and Rebecca is here to talk about the responsible use of AI (and what that really means in terms of business). Are we too narrow in our focus when tackling a problem? Just because you fixed the problem in front of you doesn’t mean you’ve done your job! Also, are hallucinations really such a problem? Again a narrow perspective on what AI can and can’t be used for might be robbing us of the broader positive changes it could bring about.

Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Find out more about our solutions at www.nashsquared.com
The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
34 min