Tech Talks

In this episode of Tech Talks, Joshua Wöhle, CEO of Mindstone, challenges educational resistance to AI tools like ChatGPT, arguing that universities are fundamentally misunderstanding technological adaptation. Speaking from Web Summit, he reveals that while institutions remain hesitant, professionals are already independently integrating AI.  Wöhle's core message emphasizes the urgent need for pro...

Just one day after Australia passed a groundbreaking policy to ban under-16s from using social media, our guest is Rena Maycock, founder of Chirp; tech that aims to keep children safe online.  Rena describes the inadequacies of current parental control apps and how Chirp's innovative kernel-level technology is revolutionizing child protection online. She explains how Chirp can intercept and block...

Firstly, Happy Thanksgiving to our US listeners! Today’s episode brings you a deliciously candid conversation straight from a bustling Lisbon restaurant, Da Noi. Because the best discussions happen over good food, much like your family gatherings today! We've gathered three tech innovators to unpack the most pressing question in artificial intelligence, can our AI ambitions survive their massive e...

On this episode of Tech Talks, host David Savage sits down with Dr. Chris Ballance, CEO of Oxford Ionics, to get the inside scoop on the quantum computing revolution. You'll hear how this technology is moving from the realm of science fiction to real-world problem solving, with the potential to tackle major challenges like renewable energy storage. And the best part? Quantum computing could actual...

In today’s episode of Tech Talks, Zivile Einikyte, host of the 'Perception Paradox' podcast, challenges the glamorized narrative of entrepreneurship by diving deep into the authentic stories of underdog founders, particularly from less-documented Eastern European startup ecosystems. Zivile shares her mission to showcase founders who aren't Silicon Valley celebrities, but passionate entrepreneurs w...

When you think of major sources of pollution, hospitals probably don't come to mind. But the shocking truth is that the healthcare industry has an enormous environmental footprint, contributing around 4.8% of global CO2 emissions, more than the airline and shipping sectors combined! On today’s ‘Tech Talks’, we dive into the reasons behind healthcare's oversized carbon footprint with Dr. Atul Gupta...

In ‘Tech Talks’ today, David sits down with Tamara Harel-Cohen, cofounder of RiseUp, a financial app with a mission to make achieving financial wellbeing easy and enjoyable for anyone. Hard to believe, right? But unlike traditional budgeting apps that can feel stressful, RiseUp takes a different approach by focusing on cash flow and providing a simple view of your disposable income at any given ti...

On today’s episode of ‘Tech Talks’ David is joined by Oren Peleg, co-founder of Resurge. Oren chats about his brand new business, and their innovative venture equity model that combines private equity disciplines with the venture space. One of the key themes is the shift from prioritizing hyper-growth to focusing on sustainable business growth. It’s an approach that aims to help businesses achieve...

Today we’re talking to GenZ and asking them the biggest questions that face our industry. Why? 25% of our listeners are under the age of 27 and they are now the single biggest group in employment. Where better to ask than Web Summit? Recorded at the conference and in the bars after the event had closed we get a different perspective on the usual topic of conversation. Tech Talks is powered by Nash...

In today’s show we sit down with James Hipkin, the CEO and founder of Inn8ly, a company providing digital marketing solutions for smaller businesses. James shares his unique career journey, from a music degree, working with rock groups, and now working in advertising and marketing for major brands.  We’re focusing on the common challenges James sees with many smaller business websites; an absence...

In today’s candid episode, tech executive David Dyer shares his story of perseverance and change. He sat down with David Savage to talk about his harrowing battle with long Covid, leaving him bedridden and unable to even walk up stairs. David provides a raw account of the physical and mental challenges he faced. However, his relentless determination sparked an incredible comeback journey. He devel...

On today’s podcast David is joined by Arash, UK CTO at Dell Technologies, to chat about the role of Generative AI in driving business outcomes. He outlined five principles for unlocking value: 1) Treat enterprise data as a differentiator 2) Bring computing to distributed data 3) Get infrastructure ready for AI workloads 4) Maintain an open, modular architecture 5) Embrace an open ecosystem.   We a...

In today’s episode Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, shares his vision for ensuring tech innovation creates positive human impact. Shapiro emphasizes the ultimate goal should be uplifting humanity across areas like healthcare, food, and the environment. He cites the revamped "human-centric" CES branding as symbolic of making innovation more focused on human needs and benefi...

This episode of ‘Tech Talks’ features Tony Warren, EVP of Strategy and Solutions Management at leading fintech firm FIS. The discussion covers their innovative partnership with Fulham Football Club; Tony explains how FIS is leveraging "embedded finance" and digital banking solutions to create frictionless, rewarding experiences for sports fans.  He highlights how technology is moving beyond tradit...

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Ellison Anne Williams, CEO of Enveil, about her journey from a PhD mathematician to working at the NSA and eventually founding her own company. She shares insights into the culture of the environments she’s worked in, how they valued critical thinking, and how this experience led her to entrepreneurship. Dr. Williams discusses the pivotal moments that inspired her...

Too often, companies approach diversity and inclusion as a box to check rather than a core value to embed throughout their organizations. In today’s episode of ‘Tech Talks’ we celebrate and observe Black History Month with a discussion; professionals from tech, law, and business analysis fields share their candid experiences navigating corporate spaces as underrepresented minorities.  David hands...

In this episode Brian Comiskey celebrates his fifth anniversary at the CTA by discussing the key themes and trends for CES 2025, whilst sitting with David in Amsterdam at CES Unveiled. Brian delves into the role of AI in driving sustainability, highlighting how innovations in AI are optimizing energy usage and contributing to a greener future. He also explores the concept of digital coexistence, w...

In this episode, David sits down with Eduardo Crespo, VP EMEA at PagerDuty, to discuss the critical importance of operational resilience in the aftermath of the CrowdStrike outage that impacted thousands of companies worldwide. Eduardo provides insights from the frontlines, sharing his perspective on how this "black swan" event exposed the fragility of interconnected systems and the economic impac...

In this episode of Tech Talks, we sit down with Hagen Wenzek, CEO of GI Digital, a company that is revolutionizing gastrointestinal (GI) diagnostics. They have developed a new approach using a swallowable video capsule that can provide detailed images of the digestive tract without the need for invasive endoscopy procedures. Hagen discusses how this capsule technology can be a game-changer, partic...

On today's show we explore the key insights and perspectives shared by a range of experts at the Zebu Live conference, a major new(ish) event focused on the crypto and web3 space. David Savage interviews not one, but two guests! Sean Potts, co-founder of crypto recruitment firm Plexus, and Chris Delgado, an investor at Goliath Ventures.  The discussions cover topics such as the evolving role of ma...

In this episode, David Savage sits down with Cindi Howson, Chief Data Strategy Officer at ThoughtSpot, to explore the transformative potential of Generative AI in maximizing return on investment. Cindi shares her insights on how generative AI is being applied to data and analytics, highlighting key findings from a recent report co-sponsored with MIT. They discuss the rapid adoption curve, the impo...

In this episode, we sit down with Harry, the community manager of the Zebu Live conference, to get an insider's perspective on the current state and future potential of Web3 technology.  Beyond the hype and speculation that has surrounded crypto and NFTs, Harry discusses the real-world use cases that are driving innovation in the Web3 space. He highlights the opportunity to tokenize physical asset...

In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Aleksandra Boguslavskaya, the CEO and founder of Data Science UA, to discuss her incredible journey of leading a tech company through the challenges of war. From the early days of organizing the first technical data science conference in Kiev to navigating the complexities of running a business during the ongoing conflict, Aleksandra shares her expe...

In this episode, host David Savage sits down with John Stephenson, the Managing Director of the Forces Transition Group, to discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by ex-military personnel transitioning to civilian careers. John shares his personal experiences from his 24 years in the armed forces and explains how the Forces Transition Group helps veterans, blue light services, and their fa...

In this episode of Tech Talks, we delve into the innovative work being done by Sapphire Technologies to transform the natural gas industry. Our guest, Jeff Earl, shares insights on how their Turbo Expander Generators convert pressure energy into clean electricity, significantly reducing carbon emissions. We explore the challenges and opportunities in scaling this technology, and the company's miss...