Tech Talks Daily

Here's the thing. Generative AI for visuals has shifted from a party trick to everyday craftwork, and few people sit closer to that shift than Ofir Bibi, VP of Research at Lightricks.  In this conversation, I wanted to understand how a company famous for Facetune, Photoleap, and Videoleap is building for a future where creators expect speed, control, and choice without a headache. What I found was...

Artificial intelligence is no longer confined to experiments in labs or one-off pilot projects. For many enterprises, it is becoming the backbone of how they operate, innovate, and compete. But as companies race to deploy AI, the biggest challenge is not whether the technology works, but whether the foundations exist to scale it safely and effectively. In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm join...

What if meetings stopped draining your time and instead became engines for action? That's the question driving Christoph Fleischmann, CEO of Arthur AI, and the conversation in today's episode of Tech Talks Daily. Christoph has spent his career at the intersection of human potential and technology, and now he's leading a company that wants to change how enterprises actually get work done. Arthur AI...

Here's the thing. Most enterprise AI talk today starts with chatbots and ends with glossy demos. Meanwhile, the data that actually runs a business lives in rows, columns, and time stamps. That gap is where my conversation with Vanja Josifovski, CEO of Kumo AI really comes alive. Vanja has spent two and a half decades helping companies turn data into decisions, from research roles at Yahoo and Goog...

When VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 launched in June, it marked more than just another release. It was the clearest signal yet that Broadcom is betting big on the modern private cloud. In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sat down with Prashanth Shenoy, who leads marketing and learning for the VCF division at Broadcom, to discuss what the launch means for enterprises and how those themes are playin...

At VMware Explore in Las Vegas, the buzz wasn't just about generative AI, but about where and how it should run. My guest is Tasha Drew, Director of Engineering for the AI team in the VMware Cloud Foundation division at Broadcom, who has been at the center of this conversation. Fresh off the main stage, where she helped debut VMware's new Private AI Services and Intelligent Assist for VMware Cloud...

Factories don't usually make headlines at tech conferences, but what Audi is doing inside its production labs is anything but ordinary. At VMware Explore in Las Vegas, I sat down with Dr. Henning Löser, Head of the Audi Production Lab, to talk about how the automaker is reinventing its factory floor with a software-first mindset. Henning leads a small team he jokingly calls "the nerds of productio...

In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Jane Ostler from Kantar, the world's leading marketing data and analytics company, whose clients include Google, Diageo, AB InBev, Unilever, and Kraft Heinz. Jane brings clarity to a debate often clouded by headlines, explaining why AI should be seen as a creative sparring partner, not a rival. She outlines how Kantar is helping brands balance effi...

The enterprise network is under pressure like never before. Hybrid environments, cloud migrations, edge deployments, and the sudden surge in AI workloads have made it increasingly difficult to keep application connectivity secure and reliable. The old model of device-by-device, rule-based network management can't keep up with today's hyperconnected, API-driven world. In this episode of Tech Talks...

AI is rapidly becoming part of the healthcare system, powering everything from diagnostic tools and medical devices to patient monitoring and hospital operations. But while the potential is extraordinary, the risks are equally stark. Many hospitals are adopting AI without the safeguards needed to protect patient safety, leaving critical systems exposed to threats that most in the sector have never...

In November, Alex Adamopoulos, CEO of Emergn, joined me on Tech Talks Daily to talk about transformation fatigue and why so many well-intentioned change programs leave people drained rather than inspired. This time, he's back with a sharper question: if traditional transformation is broken, what actually works? His answer is refreshingly direct. Product thinking is strategic thinking, and it belon...

In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, Neil sits down with Sean Li , co-founder and CEO of Magic Labs , to explore the intersection of crypto wallets, artificial intelligence, and the future of autonomous finance. Sean shares how Magic Labs has already onboarded over 50 million crypto wallets by pioneering simple login methods using email and SMS. Now, with Magic Newton , Sean is pushing into new te...

In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined for the third time by Justin Banon, the founder of Boson Protocol. A lot has changed since his last appearance. What started as a bold idea to decentralize e-commerce has now evolved into an ambitious, AI-first infrastructure aiming to redefine how we buy, sell, and interact with value itself. Justin walks us through the evolution of Boson. It began...

What do you do when your technical brilliance doesn't translate into clear, compelling communication? That's where Salvatore Manzi comes in. With a background in business communication and a career spent coaching leaders across tech, finance, and global policy, Salvatore helps bold thinkers bring clarity and connection to even the most complex ideas. In this episode, we talk about the communicatio...

The global pet industry has long been riddled with problems. From low-welfare breeding practices to online scams, the darker side of pet rehoming often goes unchecked. But what if there was a way to combine animal protection with a sustainable, profitable business model? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Axel Lagercrantz , co-founder and CEO of Pet Media Group , the company behind...

As AI tools become increasingly embedded in the workplace, the future of work hangs in a delicate balance between automation and opportunity. In this episode, J.D. Seraphine, founder and CEO of  Raiinmaker , joins Neil to challenge the dominant narrative of AI-driven job loss. Instead, he offers a bold vision—one where technology enhances human creativity, not replaces it. J.D. shares how Raiinmak...

David Hawig never set out to work in blockchain. He began his career in health tech, drawn to the potential of scaling impactful solutions. But it was the promise of a more transparent and user-controlled internet that ultimately led him to the Web3 Foundation, where he now serves as Director of Ecosystem Development and Investor Relations. In our conversation on the Tech Talks Daily Podcast, Davi...

When most people think of Wikipedia, they picture an endless scroll of human-readable pages. But there's another side to this ecosystem, one designed not just for people but also for machines. It's called Wikidata, and if you haven't heard of it, that's exactly why this conversation matters. In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by Lydia Pintscher, Wikidata Portfolio Manager at Wikimedia...

What does it take to make AI actually work at enterprise scale? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by Ryan Steelberg, CEO of Veritone, to unpack the very real challenges and opportunities that come with bringing artificial intelligence into complex industries like media, law enforcement, and government. Ryan has been building AI solutions long before it became headline news. He co-fou...

Is the future of finance programmable? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by Ryan Galvankar, founder of Plaza Finance, to explore how programmable derivatives and on-chain bonds are reshaping the way we think about risk, leverage, and asset management in crypto. Plaza Finance isn't just another DeFi protocol. Since launching its core system on Base in April 2025, the team has introduc...

What if proving your right to work, rent, or even open a bank account didn't require digging out your passport or waiting weeks for manual verification? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by Hamraj Gulamali, Head of Legal and Compliance at Zinc, to talk about how digital identities are changing the way we think about employment, data ownership, and trust. Hamraj brings a unique perspe...

What does it take to build intelligent systems that are not only AI-powered but also secure, scalable, and grounded in real-world needs? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Srinivas Chippagiri, a senior technology leader and author of Building Intelligent Systems with AI and Cloud Technologies . With over a decade of experience spanning Wipro, GE Healthcare, Siemens, and now Tableau...

AI is finding its way into almost every corner of customer service, but is it really what customers want? According to Kinsta's recent survey, the answer is overwhelmingly no. An incredible 93 percent of respondents said they would rather speak to a human than an AI chatbot when they need support. Nearly half even said they would cancel a service if it relied solely on AI-driven support. In this e...

In a business climate shaped by rapid technological disruption, shifting geopolitical landscapes, and evolving customer expectations, strategy cannot remain static. JD Carter, Chief Strategy Officer at Vasion, believes the key to success lies in constantly aligning vision with execution while adapting to market realities in real time. In this conversation, JD shares how his role involves continuou...

MariaDB is a name with deep roots in the open-source database world, but in 2025 it is showing the energy and ambition of a company on the rise. Taken private in 2022 and backed by K1 Investment Management, MariaDB is doubling down on innovation while positioning itself as a strong alternative to MySQL and Oracle. At a time when many organisations are frustrated with Oracle's pricing and MySQL's c...