Tech Talks

We often measure AI innovation by press releases, but what does the hard data say? In today's show David sits down with Ed White (Clarivate) to analyze the "current patented knowledge of humanity." They discuss why Japan is quietly dominating the hardware layer, why AI deployment is outpacing technological maturity (creating a potential "risk bubble"), and why the era of th...

We are living in an era of "environmental mismatch". Our bodies have evolved over millions of years, and they are now fighting (or running from) 'tigers' in a world of constant digital pings. Waldi Hoon, CEO of yōjō, joins David to decode the Vagus nerve and the autonomic nervous system. She discusses why raw health data often leads to "wellness shame," the science of p...

On today's edition of 'Tech Talks' David talks to Vincent Cook, the founder of Cyb3r Operations, to talk about a critical blind spot in cybersecurity: third-party risk. From leaving school at 16 to raising $5.4 million, Vincent shares how he is bridging the gap between perceived risk and real exposure. Discover why most organizations underestimate their external ecosystem by up to 30x...

With childrens' literacy (in the United Kingdom) in crisis, Michael Nakan CEO of Comixit! is using technology to fight back. Today he joins David to discuss how his platform uses AI to transform the legendary Beano into frictionless, digital-native webtoons. We explore the cross-generational power of storytelling, the danger of "addictive" vs. "additive" technology, and why...

In an era of rapid AI transformation, Kasia Hayward argues that the secret to success is actually moving slower. Drawing on twenty years of experience with global leaders like JP Morgan and UBS, Kasia explores the "human data" organizations often ignore. We discuss the shift from AI hype to practical context, the reality of neurodiversity in tech, and why leaders must stop asking why peo...

On today's episode of 'Tech Talks' Airship’s Mike Herrick joins David Savage to discuss the evolution of mobile engagement through AI agents. We discover how to tech is going to make more sense for actual people by removing the drudgery of work while keeping a human-in-the-loop. We explore internal AI culture, to navigating the European Accessibility Act. There is also a new idea, CFO...

Today's podcast shows how technology can be used to tackle societal issues creatively in different parts of the world to the UK or the USA. In Africa (and many countries) hitting an SOS button is like "phoning Santa Claus", no one is coming. Warren Myers, founder of AURA, joins David (the 'Tech Talks' host) to discuss how he is democratizing emergency response for the 75% of...

2025 was promised as the year of AI ROI, yet many organisations remain stuck in "pilot purgatory." Woodson Martin, CEO of OutSystems, joins host David Savage to demystify agentic systems and the reality of autonomous software. Together they explore why data quality is the ultimate gatekeeper and how blending probabilistic reasoning with deterministic systems is the key to moving beyond t...

Initially posted on Convera's podcast , today's show is a discussion lead by David with Sudipto Das (Convera), Nilesh Dusane (AWS), and Shawnna DelHierro (Sound Hound AI). We'll be back in 2026 with our usual blend of insightful, emerging voices. Until then Happy New Year from us to you! Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Find out...

It's our second-last episode of the year, and the last is New Year's Eve, so this is a 2025 wrap-up! David has picked out some of his favourite moments from the podcast this year and is exploring two big themes: the "human-first restoration" (a rebellion against the "inshitification" of digital platforms) and the "impact pivot," where tech’s greatest minds (we...

On today's podcast David is joined by Scott Weller, CTO and founder of EnFi. We're asking why 95% of AI projects fail? Scott talks to David about the ongoing shift from individual productivity to systemic AI agents. Together they explore how "swarm intelligence" is rewriting the rules of commercial lending and why increasing speed requires a fundamental rethink of corporate respo...

On today's podcast David is sitting down with Francisco Vigo, CEO (and cofounder) of GeoSurge, a start-up who have just emerged from stealth to tackle a crisis at the heart of marketing departments. ChatGPT is the fastest-growing marketing channel in human history, yet massive brands can vanish from its memory overnight. Francisco tells us why traditional SEO isn't sufficient in the era of...

On today's show you're going to get to hear about the next social media craze before before anyone else, and get your chance to 'lock in'.Raye Easterly, founder of Byio (By Invite Only), details the launch of the first AI-native, invite-only social universe built by Black women. She explains why she chose a two-invite-per-user model, deliberately counterintuitive to traditional tech growth, to ens...

On today’s Tech Talks episode, David sits down with Hedgehog Lab CTO Joe Thompson, who argues that tech is finally maturing, moving beyond optimising for convenience, and towards genuine digital inclusion and accessibility. After all, there are more people in the world than affluent 25-year olds! We unpack the massive "accidental influence" technologists hold, suggest that the industry n...

Today's guest is Synthflow AI's CEO and co-founder Hakob Astabatsyan. He reveals how his company built real-time conversational voice AI for customer support. He addresses the biggest hurdle: preventing AI hallucinations, explaining the work undertaken to de-risk enterprise deployments. Hakob argues the industry must shift from chasing pure innovation to delivering quantitative, measurable...

On today's show Beckie Taylor unpacks her pivotal, perhaps even dark, journey of identity after stepping away from Tech Returners. She opens up about the difficult transition after relinquishing her CEO title and the subsequent refocus on deep impact, including empowering female founders and building a non-profit. David and Beckie also chat about her upcoming documentary, which uncovers the se...

On today's podcast Juice Co-founder Katherine Chan tells us the true cost of the UK’s £22bn funding gap. It's not just capital, it's confidence. 56% of small businesses avoid seeking finance because they're worried about the stigma of debt and rejection. So what's the tonic? Juice use real-time data to create solutions that offer the clarity and control so many leaders are desp...

On today's podcast we're looking at how to prevent someone stealing your photos and posting them without your permission. Centralized content moderation is failing, allowing image abuse and IP theft to scale due to a lack of consequence. Thomas Eriksson, founder of Sasha, reveals how a friend’s trauma led him to build a deep-tech system. Learn how Sasha embeds an invisible, unique signature into i...

The internet wasn't built for kids, but it doesn't mean it shouldn't be an environment they thrive in. Kate O'Loughlin, CEO of Super Awesome, explains how platforms must adapt to the next generation, moving beyond the blunt force of regulation. We dive into the three big challenges: data privacy, appropriateness (avoiding addiction), and meeting youth on platforms like Roblox, whic...

In today’s Tech Talks episode David explores how compliance and AI are cleaning up global payments. Lissele Pratt (Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree) founded Capitalixe to service the high-risk industries, think about the likes of crypto and iGaming, that traditional banks refuse to onboard. She discusses spotting this market gap at age 23, building trust as an emerging voice in finance, and using blockc...

Today's guest is Forbes Under 30 recipient Avanti Sharma. Avanti has been on 'Tech Talks' twice before, aged 11, and 17. Now she's back to argue that Gen Z holds unprecedented power thanks to the looming "Great Wealth Transfer." She details how this financial shift empowers the generation to demand corporate transformation based on shared cultures and values. Avanti expla...

Is your car in danger of being hacked? Today’s guest is Thomas Cardon (QNX), and he joins David Savage to unpack the realities of the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) revolution.  They discuss the critical hurdles facing automakers, including massive costs and regulations preventing widespread autonomous driving. Thomas reveals why cybersecurity is the most challenging obstacle (55% of developers re...

Today David is talking to Fabio Bin (the WeRoad Co-founder and CMO), who reveals how Europe's fastest-growing travel startup achieved $100M revenue by ignoring conventional marketing playbooks.  The real trick? They don't sell trips; they solve the modern loneliness epidemic.  Fabio explains how focusing on community, soft-skilled travel coordinators, and bold, punchy branding created a pr...

Today we have a real treat for you! Rabble Evan Henshaw-Plath, Twitter’s first employee, reveals the chaotic, hackathon origins of the platform. He details how user feedback built Twitter's core features (hashtags, retweets), and why the subsequent shift to advertising destroyed the original promise. We unpack the critical concept of ‘inshitification’ and how new open-protocol platforms like Blues...

Buying a house is really, really hard. It took our host David 15 years of renting until he was in a position to get on the career ladder. It's a huge milestone, but it comes with debt, and interest. But does it have to? Former career banker Chris Smith chats to David about his mission to expose how the traditional financial system has failed home ownership, turning the market into a "game...