Tech Talks

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 Su...

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 Slav...

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 engagemen...

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". Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading globa...

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 phar...

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 challeng...

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 audienc...

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 inte...

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...

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...

On today’s show Dr. Peter Garraghan, CEO and co-founder of Mindgard (a spin-off from Lancaster University) sits down with David to discuss the critical landscape of AI security, exploring the challenges, risks, and potential of artificial intelligence in enterprise environments. Peter emphasizes the need to be really clear about what you’re actually trying to build. Sign up for our 'Tech Flix&...

Today’s podcast guest is Michael Boroson, co-founder and CTO of OLEDWorks. Michael talks to David about the company's journey from Kodak employees to an innovative OLED lighting technology pioneer, focusing specifically on automotive applications that enhance vehicle design and safety. How is tech evolving and leading to a sustainable, efficient future? Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the l...

On today’s edition of the podcast David sits down with Brett McMickell, a tech leader and CTO at Kubota. Kubota is focused on creating purpose-built technology solutions that help tackle a growing labour shortage across sectors like agriculture and construction. Brett discusses the company's approach, why they approach problems from a different, and novel, perspective and reimagine what a solu...

On today's episode of the podcast, David is joined by Rebecca Denman, VP of Product Management at Docusign, as she talks us through the company's evolution from an electronic signature platform to an intelligent agreement management solution. In the show we explore how AI and technology are revolutionizing how businesses create, negotiate, manage, and understand agreements. We also cover t...

“Any app that’s free you are the product.” In today’s show we’re tackling the online dating scene, and talking about the fact that the biggest dating apps are set up for non-success! Zaahirah Adam, the founder of Hati, discusses her innovative solution, designed to combat the disconnected nature of modern dating platforms and actually deliver that one meaningful connection. Driven by personal expe...

On today's show David meets Dr. Aadeel Akhtar, CEO and Founder of PSYONIC, who joins 'Tech Talks' to discuss his groundbreaking bionic hand technology that serves both human prosthetics and robotic applications. Driven by a childhood experience in Pakistan, Dr. Akhtar has developed an affordable, advanced prosthetic hand with unprecedented muscle control and accessibility, offering hope to so many...

In today’s episode of Tech Talks we’re bringing you the first of our recordings from the floor of CES in Las Vegas! Rashmi Joshi is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of Asha AI. She found time during the conference to sit down with David and discuss her journey in creating a conversational AI platform designed to support elderly patients and their caregivers, inspired by her personal e...

In today’s episode of ‘Tech Talks’, Martin Warner, serial entrepreneur, inventor, and the CEO and founder of warpSpeed, discusses his latest AI venture and how it aims to transform human personal productivity. Warner shares his long-standing fascination with AI and how warpSpeed leverages the latest advancements in language models and contextual reasoning to create an "AI partner" that can automat...

On today’s edition of Tech Talks David has time to meet and chat with Rick Kowalski, and John T. Kelly. What are the challenges we face as an industry, are what are the themes coming through the conference? Also how do you navigate a show this size and make the most of your time! After all, the advice they’re giving to you and me is to ‘Dive In’! Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading...

In today’s interview, David Savage speaks with Joe Tidball, the Executive VP of Service Innovation at Beam, a leading deep tech company in the offshore renewable energy space. They discuss Beam's role in supporting the growth of the offshore wind industry through innovative technologies like AI, autonomy, robotic ships, and underwater robots. The conversation covers the environmental consideration...

On today's show (our 750th!) David is joined by the wonderful Dr. Vanessa Vallely, OBE. Vanessa shares her journey from a 16-year-old bank employee to a prominent advocate for women in technology and business. Through her organizations We Are The City and We Are Tech Women, she has created platforms to support, recognize, and develop female talent across various industries. To nominate someone for...

Happy New Year! In this New Year's Day special, David Savage and fellow-podcaster and journalist Neil Hughes explore five transformative technological trends expected to shape 2025, offering insights into the rapidly evolving tech landscape. So blow away last nights cobwebs, grab a coffee and join us for our first episode for 2025! Before you head back to work we’d love your help (especially if yo...

As we head into the New Year we have one final offering in 2024! Today David is joined by Richard de Meo, CEO and founder of Attara, to discuss how his fintech startup is solving commodity market risk management for small to medium-sized businesses by using AI and innovative financial tools, bridging a critical gap in financial services. Thankfully Akeesh is on hand as David's co-host as this is n...

David's guest on today’s Tech Talks podcast is Anna Mäkinen, a co-founder of the Intersectional Healing Collective. Anna discusses her innovative approach to addressing systemic challenges in workplace diversity and inclusion by integrating healing, empowerment, and social change; crucially she works to create safe spaces for authentic dialogue. Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading g...

David today is interviewing Cristian Gherhes, CEO of Leverify, who shares his experience of moving from social science academia to developing an AI-powered compliance tool that helps organisations prevent risk in real-time electronic communications. The key to his strategy is understanding human behaviour, focusing on reducing genuine mistakes rather than catching bad actors. As David and Akeesh d...