Unicorns are mythical creatures. With our growing obsession of success and status, it pays to remember that not everyone can be a unicorn. We chat about failure, lessons, purpose hangover, the evolution of business, and how you have to find your true self, and bring that to the world of work with Julie Fedele.

If you fancy listening to Julie in the flesh we have Unbound London tickets to give away. For an opportunity to get your hands on a ticket or two, sign up to our alerts on www.tech-talks.co.uk

Also, we welcome a new co-host. Robyn Keegan is standing in for Jack (he’s STILL in Texas). Are her shower habits as strange as Dave thinks?

Our first show during London Tech Week is a dive into cyber with dxw cyber CEO Harry Metcalfe. We’re talking about the challenges facing organisations and how many organisations lack the skills to protect themselves. Harry also shares his insight as a founder and CEO, telling the podcast what lessons he’s learnt along the way.

If it sounds like the sort of business you’d like to work for, why don’t you apply? dxw are currently hiring: https://www.dxwcyber.com/jobs/

Dave then talks about the level of investment in the tech sector within London (thanks to an article in UK Tech News), and Jack dreams of being a pigeon…!

Foodchain has built an online marketplace that connects over 1000 chefs with 75 suppliers around the UK; today we’re talking to their co-founder Richard, and explore how Foodchain are encouraging a sustainable, diverse food model. The current model encourages food producers to not concentrate on quality and Richard (and his team) are trying to change that landscape. We also discuss why it’s easier to build a foodtech business, rather than a food business.

Today’s guest is Coen, co-founder of Hiber. We’re talking about low-cost IOT solutions, in particular how miniature satellites at helping to get the world online and improve global connectivity from around 10%. We explore Hiber, their evolution and Coen’s journey into tech (despite his best intentions)!

In our Tech News section of the show Dave and Jack talk about the introduction of robotics in care: https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/robots-caregiving-for-the-elderly/

Oxbotica is a spin-out from Oxford University’s acclaimed Mobile Robotics Group, and the business specialises in mobile autonomy. At the time of recording Graeme was CEO, however he is now the SVP of External Affairs; a critical role given the stage and state of development in this sector. We chat about where the tech is at, and what changes need to happen in infrastructure and regulation to make autonomous vehicles common-place.

The podcast marks a year of GDPR with an episode exploring data, privacy and how organisations are dealing with new regulation. Richard is the Managing Director of 55, a french consultancy business helping firms audit their data, and ensure their marketing strategies are compliant. So, how has GDPR been interpreted, and how are companies responding?

Today we're talking about the good work a community can do when it comes together. For over 20 years the technology community has supported Byte Night. Working with Action for Children, Byte Night raises money to support homeless young people. We talk to the London Chair Alastair, who shares his own person story and the stories of some of the individuals this event has supported over time.

If you would like to join Alastair and David at Byte Night please register your interest: https://www.bytenight.org.uk/register/

Andy is the Technical Director of Tangent. Andy is a self-confessed geek and during the podcast he discusses some of the more brilliant, imaginative, and perhaps concerning uses of technology to engage with consumers. In addition we ask how businesses do start that process? What problems do they approach a digital agency with?

We finished the Hackney Half Marathon!! Support us, and Alive & Kicking… you’ve heard all about them in the show advert: https://www.justgiving.com/teams/techtalksharveynash

We celebrated our 200th episode with a live show! This is the record, made at White City Place on the 9th of May. Thanks to everyone who attended, and thank-you to Wui, Helene, Kate and Avril for being so much fun to share a stage with!

We are running the Hackney Half Marathon on the 19th of May for Alive & Kicking. You’ve heard all about them in the show advert… please help us support them: https://www.justgiving.com/teams/techtalksharveynash

Ian is the CTO of GL Education, a North-East based EdTech business. We talk about why the industry resonated with him, and how data can unlock a whole new approach to education that not only helps teachers, but helps better understand students as a whole.

GL Education are currently hiring. If the North-East sounds like it might be a place to continue or kick-start your career, why not check out what positions they have available? https://microsites.harveynash.com/gleducation/

We are running the Hackney Half Marathon on the 19th of May for Alive & Kicking. You’ve heard all about them in the show advert… please help us support them: https://www.justgiving.com/teams/techtalksharveynash