Today's episode of Tech Talks is a panel discussion recorded at the Digital Skills Feast, an event created by Manchester Digital, and sponsored by Slalom. The conversation features technology leaders exploring the current state of the digital skills market across Greater Manchester's tech industry.

David was joined on stage by Caroline Grant (Managing Director at Slalom Manchester), Rob Sugden (Managing Director, ECOM) and Alison Ross MBE (Chief People and Operations Officer at Auto Trader).

For a full write up of the event and key insights have a read of this article on the Manchester Digital page: Digital Skills Feast: talking tech and digital for 2025 | Manchester Digital

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On Tech Talks today David is joined by Slava Rubin, founder of Indiegogo, as shares his entrepreneurial experience of launching a crowdfunding platform during the 2008 financial crisis. Filmed at TechBBQ in September 2024, this is a discussion about survival strategies, investor perspectives, and the importance of persistence in startup development.

The interview is the whole, uncut talk with Slava, which forms part of our latest Tech Flix film. Go watch the whole documentary: https://youtu.be/1qHR2Zy6nlM?si=t37E925nyMuRfqE6

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On today's edition of Tech Talks Sean D'Arcy, the Chief Solutions Officer of Kahoot!, discusses the company's journey and vision to transform learning experiences across the education spectrum; from primary/elementary school to corporate training. Over 8 million teachers use Kahoot! in over 200 countries, enabling Kahoot! to focus on driving real learning outcomes beyond just engagement, as well as the role of AI in enhancing the platform's capabilities to support teachers and empower student-led learning.

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On today’s episode David catches up with French leader Quentin Pretet from Linxens, to discuss the company's evolution from a smart card and electronic identity specialist to an innovative IoT solutions provider, focusing on global traceability and sustainability through cutting-edge technologies like their award-winning "satellite sticker".

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In this interview, Santosh Sahu, the CEO of Charac, discusses his journey in creating a digital platform to transform the community pharmacy sector. Santosh shares his personal experiences as a patient struggling to access pharmacy services during the COVID-19 pandemic, which inspired him to find a solution. He explains how Charac aims to bring the convenience of digital services to community pharmacies, while maintaining the trust and familiarity of local pharmacists.

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Today’s episode is a recording of a panel following the premiere screening of our latest Tech Flix documentary, Founders in the Age of AI. It is a candid discussion featuring Eleanor Kaye (Newton Venture Program), Nicola Gunby (Cliq), and Zaahira Adam (Hati), who explore the complexities of building startups, including business pivots, venture capital dynamics, and talent acquisition in a challenging market. It’s all based on the documentary, so… if you haven’t watched it yet. Stop. Click the link below. Then come back and listen!

https://youtu.be/1qHR2Zy6nlM?si=t37E925nyMuRfqE6

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On today’s episode David talks to Nicole Ingra, the founder of Ingra Labs, as she discusses her consultancy's approach to helping brands navigate technological and cultural changes through strategic communication and innovation. With a background in digital strategy and social media, Ingra focuses on understanding human behavior and helping organizations connect meaningfully with their audiences.

Also on the show a last minute reminder to watch the Linkedin livestream of our latest film, exploring the playbook for building a technology business: https://www.linkedin.com/events/techflix-foundersintheageofai7284538488467697664/theater/

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Today Danny Gray, CEO and founder of JAAQ (Just Ask A Question), shares his personal journey with mental health challenges and how it inspired him to create a digital platform that provides accessible, relatable mental health information through lived experiences and expert insights.

We all have mental health, and Danny has struggled with his for many years, rooted in childhood trauma. In our interview he shares his vulnerabilities, explains how he has channelled his efforts into entrepreneurship, and reminds our audience about the importance of ongoing communication in preserving good mental health.

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Olga Pogoda, Chief Operating Officer of KEF Robotics, discusses the company's groundbreaking technology with our host David Savage. Olga tell’s us how they are enabling aircraft to operate in GPS-denied environments, with a current focus on military applications (particularly in conflict zones like Ukraine), and talks about Blue Arrow, their new joint venture. She also shares how they hope to offer navigation solutions beyond the battlefield, and attract the talent they need to deliver their goals.

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Today David talks to visionary Invo Station CEO, Leo Kayali. Leo discusses a revolutionary electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle designed to transform personal transportation. He is aiming to create an affordable, safe, and practical flying vehicle that can be used for daily commutes, challenging traditional transportation paradigms. With the help of Nvidia the company is literally building highways in the skies and transforming the way we travel; and guess what, it looks like a UFO!

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