Tech Talks

Will you be bunching your bills in the future? Elliott Herrod-Taylor certainly hopes so! Having started his business whilst studying at Leeds University, Bunch now has customers, a clear data-driven strategy and aims to reach over 200,000 households. So what lessons has Elliott learnt along the way and what's happening next for Bunch? Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global p...

Daniel Pell is the Country Manager (UKI) for Workday. Workday help customers manage their people and their money across a number of solutions and work with some household names in the UK market, who in turn employing thousands of people. Given the opportunities to leverage AI and data to enhance decision making, skills development, and customer satisfaction, how are they ensuring the data can be t...

On today's show we're talking to co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing, David Meltzer. David has been hugely successful throughout his career and is now an internationally renowned speaker. His life's mission is to make over one billion happy, so we find out how and ask how he manages his workload to succeed in work and life. What leadership lessons will you take from David? Tech Talks is p...

Jake Ward has been working with developer communities and companies since 2010, and he was inspired to build Data Protocol after witnessing the disconnect between the information needs and preferences of developers and the way companies deliver that information. So, what do developers want and need, and how do you meet that challenge? As mentioned on the show, we'd love you to watch the screen...

Andrew Harrington is CIO of Ripe, a UK insurtech business. In today's interview we explore the impact of AI on the industry, and discuss how organisations are scaling effectively and the consequences of dealing with legacy technology. How will these changes impact the customer? Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Find out more...

Tala Thrive is a mental health platform that matches you to therapists and coaches who understand your culture, language and religion to provide culturally competent care. Today we're exploring the backstory to the offering, driven by founder Sonia Kaurah's own struggle to find appropriate care, and the racial abuse she's been subjected to. Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the le...

ROCSYS are a Dutch business using robotics and AI to enable fully automated charging. On today's podcast Crijn Bouman (CEO and co-founder) tells David how they are working with car makers and industry players to standardize autonomous charging and ensure compatibility and reliability. Join us for a chat on the future of mobility. Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provid...

Binny Gill is CEO of Kognitos, inspired by his son Binny has built a business that aims to bring the power of generative AI to enterprises in a safe and reliable way. What does that mean? Well we don't need AGI, we just need good narrow AI. And maybe bias is all part of the solution? The real key is collaboration and being able to interact with machines in a natural manner which we can reason....

Today we're joined by Peter Morgan, founder and CEO of the Deep Learning Partnership. He's here to discuss how deep-learning has become so dominant in the industry, but his fears for a lack of education causing businesses to fall behind the curve. Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Find out more about our solutions at www....

Could we have predicted the disruption of digital photography, lithium ion batteries or AI? Jard van Ingen, CEO of GetFocus, believes technology forecasting can use AI to predict which emerging technologies will dominate in the future. Data will unlock our your ability to shape technology policy and strategy, secure supply chains, and help corporations innovate in areas such as sustainability, ene...

Greg Marsh, CEO and co-founder of Nous, has created the co-pilot for household bills. Nous utilises AI and takes charge, looking at your data and pulling expenses into one place, saving the consumer up to £500 per year. As people's lives become more complex this is hugely valuable, especially as households face the cost-of-living squeeze. Would you like to join us at the National Robotarium fo...

Do we need more or less regulation surrounding or news? How do we ensure the news we receive is accurate? Who should report on the news in 2024? Is proposed legislation going to hold journalism to account? They're all questions Jade Taussig is putting on the table for discussion as she builds a new news provider, We Are The News. Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provid...

Diana didn't want to leave Ukraine. Kyiv was the perfect city and her home. Yet war forced her to relocate and she's spent the last two years constantly working to help others in her community. What is the mental toll? What has she does to protect her own sense of self? What are her hopes for the future? How can she help those in a similar position and how do we view refugees in our societ...

Digital tools will play a profound role in healthcare and Atul Gupta, MD believes they can help solve the complexity around delivering care and make healthcare radically simpler. Find out how Philips believe AR, AI and robotics are making an impact and increasing access to care. Also in the show, what to expect at Viva Tech this year, and conferencing/networking tips from Sonya Barlow. Tech Talks...

On Tech Talks today David interviews Chris Williamson, the group technology director of N Brown Group, a UK-based digital retailer and financial services provider specializing in inclusive and diverse fashion. Chris is facing a technology transformation challenge at N Brown involving replacing a legacy system with a modern platform. So can he deliver whilst working in a highly competitive and chal...

Harry Panter, CEO of Housr, is trying to make the rental market work for their customers. Founded whilst at university, Housr (and MyHousr) are expanding from the UK into the USA. So how can consumers earn via their data, what are the challenges you face whilst scaling a business, and who does Harry wish he could learn from? If you're intrigued by Akeesh's industry commentary, you can read...

Simon is CEO of OmniIndex. After the hype surround Web3 has died down, he firmly believes that 2024 is the year this somewhat forgotten tech becomes mainstream. People just need to realize the inherent benefits for security and data integrity. The interview covers education, AI (and the hype surrounding AI) and the need for technology to actually deliver solutions. Tech Talks is powered by Nash Sq...

Kay Michelsen is Head of Program at TechBBQ. The conference has grown from a small gathering of 300 people in 2013 to a large-scale summit of 9000 expected attendees in 2022, creating a casual and cozy atmosphere for networking and learning, with barbecues, beers, and a Danish 'hygge' approach. We find out what's on the agenda and how they're help shaping the community and fosterin...

Today's guest is Jeffrey Chou, CEO of Sonatus. We're diving (or maybe driving) into the world of 'Software Defined Vehicles' exploring how OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) are having to marry software to their hardware. What does that mean regarding data and privacy, how will the car and mobility evolve, and will it just cost too much for us to drive? Also on the show we loo...

Today's show welcomes Zack Koslowski as our guest. Zack, the marketing director at Motmot, explains how the development of autonomous underwater robots for water infrastructure inspection could save huge sums of money and help the environment. Also in today's show we're talking about International Transgender Day of Visibility, and David has a very special co-host; one of the podcast f...

Philipp Omenitsch (CTO of Sequel, a platform that connects athletes with impact investing) joins Tech Talks to talk about how his business is educating and empowering athletes to invest in startups that have a positive impact. Why is this a challenge and how can education and AI play such a big role? Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent soluti...

Rodrigo Liang, CEO of SambaNova Systems, joins Tech Talks to discuss the importance of data strategy, security, and privacy in AI deployment for businesses. Rodrigo stresses the crucial need for business to invest in AI now to avoid falling behind their competition, and not wait for regulation to be published. Joining host David to pick over today's interview and link it to trends we see in th...

Podcasters are limited by their lack of audio expertise, putting limitations on how they produce their shows. Many podcasts are limited to studio setups or through remote calls, rather than on location. Enter Nomono… Ruben Andre Åeng, a sound design expert from Norwegian scale-up Nomono, is putting the power to create spatial audio recordings in the hands of creators. We’re going meta-podcast and...

Today we’re focusing on the cost of fertility with Gaia Family with their CEO Nader AlSalim. Gaia is the world's first IVF insurance offering. They help those who want to build their family plan, pay for and protect their IVF journey, making IVF more accessible for more people. Also on the show David and Akeesh talk about Ramadan and technology. Have a look at this article from Wired: App usag...

Today's guest is Sumitha Fernandez Musoles, UK Payments Director at PwC. Sumitha sits within the technology consulting practice with a focus on payments and cloud tech. There is pressure on providers to reinvent and move towards a new business model that meets the needs of customers and be well-placed to adopt new technology. So what is the future of payments? How is the payments industry focu...