"Did we answer the problems that customers have and that the business has? This is the true metric of success."

For some, the digital age has opened up more questions than it answers.

Karl A L Smith, President and CIO of Agile World has a long history of guiding global leaders as they navigate the ever-changing tech landscape. When it comes to digital transformations, he's supported brands including Accenture, Tesco Bank and more. Karl now joins the XTech podcast to delve into the latest trends. Tune in to hear his thoughts on everything from big data to the metaverse - where should we prioritise investment?

"Anyone starting out today in the healthcare realm, you need to think about where the world is headed in the next five years, because technology has changed the landscape forever."

Yishel Khan has a wealth of experience in the tech world, with a strong background in software development and a major in Electrical, Electronics and Communications. Yishel now joins the XTech podcast to share how DOT Inc. is embracing the power of technology, data and AI to help diagnose and support patients with mental health conditions.

Listen as the Founder and CEO explains the origins of her idea, challenges she's faced along the way and the power of connected care, alongside host Debbie Forster MBE.

"We need to be truer to our values and our purposes, as organisations and as ecosystems, because the world will not get better if we're not."

Stuart Mills is VP of Trailhead & Ecosystems EMEA at Salesforce. With previous experience at companies which were still learning the Salesforce ropes, he made the move across the divide to help other companies embrace the technology. Earlier in his career Stuart was in the Navy as an engineer.

Stuart joins Debbie Forster MBE on this episode of the XTech podcast. They discuss people and technology being two sides of the same coin; the big lessons in leadership; and widening the net of knowledge so every student can feel like an innovator.

"I think that the contemporary leader is really a change agent. To be a change agent, you really need to be ambidextrous. You need to be able to see across the whole of organisations and understand how certain decisions have implications that ripple through the rest of the organisation."

Rachael Powell is Chief Customer Officer at Xero, she joined the cloud-based accounting software company as Chief People Officer in 2016. Her previous experience includes 10+ years of experience at IBM and a board position at a University of Technology in Australia.

Rachael connects with Debbie Forster MBE on the latest episode of the XTech podcast. They explore the positive impact of energising employees, the benefits of tech when reacting to the COVID pandemic and the importance of using data responsibly.

"Let's use technology to make the best use of somebody's time rather than the machines taking over the world and replacing individuals."

Dr Christine Bailey is an author, TEDx speaker and PKYC (Perpetual know your customer) expert. Her experience across marketing technology has earned her an array of awards including MarTech's number one woman in B2B Marketing and a feature in Onalytica's Who's Who in FinTech.

Christine joins Debbie Forster MBE on the latest episode of the XTech podcast to discuss personalisation vs privacy, harnessing data for good and the technological potential of using AI to enhance the world of work.

"We know that serving customers is the important thing, it's why we're here, it's constantly the focus of what we do"

Jason Maude, Chief Technology Advocate at Starling Bank, joins Debbie Forster MBE on the XTech podcast to explore the customer focus that has allowed Starling Bank to "make banking better".

Jason discusses the concept of accountability and explainability in the world of tech and tells us the next big challenges in FinTech.

"What excites me about big data is that we can develop programmes, policies, prestiges and products that deliver individualised benefits"

Bill Schmarzo is Customer Advocate at Dell Technologies, an author, educator and practitioner with over 50 years of experience in tech. As the 'Dean of big data', there's no-one more qualified to talk us through how data got cool.

Bill joins Debbie Forster MBE on the latest episode of the XTech podcast to guide us through big data and explore the concept of codifying ethics to prevent the robotic uprising.

"I love the opportunity to start talking to people who have great products, services, ideas and innovations."

Debbie Forster MBE is the co-founder and CEO of the Tech Talent Charter, she is an award-winning figure in the areas of diversity, tech and education and now... the host of the XTech Podcast.

Debbie joins Fox Agency Director, Ben Fox, on the premiere episode of the XTech podcast to discuss her incredible career in the industry, her strides towards equality and her hopes for the future of this new podcast venture.