Tech Talks

By Harvey NashTechnology

Tech Talks episodes

July 03, 2024 How 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 journey as a growing business, focusing on delivering a browser reimagined for enterprise needs. He delves into the challenges of traditional browsers and how Island's approach enhances security, simplifies user experience, and supports business operations across various devices.
Also on the show David and Akeesh chat about sustainability as Google admit that Net Zero is going to be increasingly demanding given the adoption and usage of GenAI tools. So what does our community need to do?

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23 min
July 01, 2024 Humanizing 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 went out and started using ChatGPT before security teams had determined if you even should!
Jeff emphasises the human aspect of security, highlighting the need for businesses to adapt to the changing work environment and ensure the safety of their employees' digital interactions.
On the show we also discuss the falling numbers of girls study Computer Science for their GCSEs in the UK and ask why. To join us we have Cat Astier: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/jun/27/number-of-girls-in-england-taking-computing-gcse-plummets-study-finds

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26 min
June 28, 2024 Safe 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 global travel is not a given. Join David on Tech Talks today is Riskline's Travel Intelligence Data Team Lead Claudia Gualdi. The talk specifically dives into the safety and needs of queer travellers.
To help David unpack the subject is his colleague Melina Harmon. As this is the final episode of the podcast in global Pride month, we want to send our love and support to the LGBTQIA+ community.

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36 min
June 26, 2024 Innovation 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 time turned her battle against counterfeit products into a successful enterprise helping other entrepreneurs. In today's show we discover how she took on the challenge of protecting intellectual property rights and transformed her frustration into innovation.

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
June 24, 2024 Legacy 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 conversation explores the challenges and dilemmas companies face in their pursuit of a greener future. From the trade-offs between environmental and social impacts to the risks of greenwashing, Birgit also shines a light on the importance of a holistic approach to corporate legacy.
Also on the podcast Akeesh and Dave discuss some thoughts on AI coming out of Collision: https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/23/what-vinod-khosla-says-hes-worried-about-the-most/
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
33 min
June 21, 2024 Two 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 engineering. He faces the challenge of creating a unified view of the employee lifecycle, leveraging technology to enable better decision making and employee experience, whilst also fostering a culture of inclusivity and well-being

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
29 min
June 19, 2024 Meet 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 break that cycle? How does it work? Cleo uses AI to analyze your spending patterns, categorize transactions, create budgets, and give personalized feedback and recommendations. Pretty simple!

Also on the show Michael Goldberg (VP Strategic Partners, Harvey Nash USA) and Emily D'Silva (Digital Storyteller) join David at the Ballpark to chat about Collision whilst watching baseball.

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
June 17, 2024 Private 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 buying property, but that ship has sailed. So can we really gain access to products reserved for the ultra wealthy? Matt talks through his journey and how he came to this point as an entrepreneur.

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
20 min
June 14, 2024 From 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 during the pandemic to try and ease the crisis. In the process they made discoveries that have led to better treatment for wound management and chronic wounds in particular. So, how did the company spin off from such an unlikely source, and how is Ran leading the organisation into the future?

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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
33 min
June 12, 2024 As 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 athletes representing their countries. Striver co-founder Tim Chase dropped into the podcast (over breakfast in Rio) to talk about how they’re launch has successfully tackled abuse on social media.
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
25 min