Tech Talks

In this episode of Tech Talks, David talks to Dr Emilia Molimpakis, the brilliant mind behind Thymia. Emilia's on a mission to revolutionize mental health diagnostics using AI. Sharing her deeply personal story (the inspiration behind Thymia), Emilia talks about how AI can be used to analyze voice, video, and behavioral data to provide objective mental health assessments. Tech Talks is powered...

On Tech Talks today we chat with Mike Myer, the CEO and founder of Quiq, and discuss the future of customer service and engagement. Whilst at Collision, David sat down with Mike as he shared insights on how Quiq is revolutionizing the way businesses connect with their customers through text messaging and AI. What is the role of AI in enhancing customer service, and what challenges and opportunitie...

David recently spent time talking to Taban Shoresh OBE, the founder of The Lotus Flower, a charity dedicated to supporting women and girls impacted by conflict and displacement. Taban shares her inspiring personal story from being a genocide survivor and child political prisoner to becoming a passionate advocate for displaced women. Listen in as we discuss the challenges and triumphs of her missio...

Today we’re sitting down with Darren Linden, CEO of Modu, to explore the concept of "Leader X" and how innovative leadership is driving change in our industry. Darren shares insights on Modu's modular approach to product delivery, the importance of adaptability, and the role of Gen Z in shaping the future of digital products and services. Have you identified “Leader X” in your organi...

Today’s guest is Thoughtworks’ Chief Technology Office Emerita Rebecca Parsons; a speaker, author and advocate of technology. But whilst we can advocate tech, we need to challenge how it’s harnessed and used, and Rebecca is here to talk about the responsible use of AI (and what that really means in terms of business). Are we too narrow in our focus when tackling a problem? Just because you fixed t...

Today our guest is Rory Brown, Co-founder and CEO of Airhive. David quizzes him on the world of innovative carbon capture solutions, an area he’s heard about but doesn’t really understand. Rory discusses the technology behind direct air capture, the challenges and opportunities in scaling carbon removal, and the potential impact on our global climate. Rory also tackles the question of ensuring tha...

Today we welcome Nicola Gunby to Tech Talks as she unveils Cliq, the app hoping to change the way we connect in our local communities and through events. We explore the story behind Cliq’s creation and Nicola's role as co-founder and an entrepreneur, the challenges she's faced, and the vision for a future where online connections seamlessly transition into real-life experiences. We’re also...

We jump back to Collision Conference and question how to interview a guest and get the best out of them? How do you use your network to collaborate? How can you build trust with a new contact? We explore the relationship between interviewer and guest and the dynamics of networking with leadership coach and best selling author Alisa Cohn. Also on the show today we chat about Crowdstrike, with insig...

Shouldn’t cross-border payments be easy? Ola Oyetayo, CEO of Verto, and his team certainly believe they should be and they’re working hard to help unlock the value in emerging markets. David and Ola discuss how changing demographics are shaping trade in the Middle East and Africa, the challenges found in these dynamic markets, and the innovative solutions driving financial services forward. Also t...

Today David is joined by Talal Abu Issa, founder and CEO of Beebolt. He shares his entrepreneurial journey and the evolution of his business into an AI automation platform for supply chain teams. Talal hates manual, tedious tasks, and he discusses how Beebolt streamlines collaboration and negotiation processes, eliminating the need for back-and-forth emails, saving valuable time. His vision extend...

In this episode of TechTalks, Finn Stevenson (CEO of Flok Health) joins David to share his journey from professional rowing to healthcare delivery. Finn discusses the challenges of accessing effective treatment for common conditions like back pain and how Flok Health's AI-powered service is providing same-day physiotherapy to patients at scale. We ask how technology and healthcare intersect to...

Today’s guest is Deb Dutta, founder and CEO of Criya. Criya is an AI startup that helps create visually appealing content in seconds.  The platform began as a tool for Deb to present their personal brand effectively and evolved into a comprehensive solution for creating pitch decks and personal brand profiles. The interview also covers the challenges of being a first-generation immigrant and the i...

Children should be given safe environments, but sometimes that’s not straightforward. Maxim VR uses VR and AI to create a second home where young people feel safe, comfortable and supported. Today’s guest (Maxim’s CEO and founder) Lisa Franke shares her story as a single parent who fled an abusive relationship and worried about the impact of the experience on her daughter, and talks about the alar...

Today’s episode takes us on a journey through brand trust in the age of information overload. Jim Rudall, General Manager at Intuit Mailchimp share’s information from their recent survey which offers analysis of consumer behavior and loyalty, offering valuable insights for marketers looking to navigate the complexities of modern brand engagement. We dive into the nuances of trust, the importance o...

Today's guest is Arvind Ravishankar, General Manager at Wipro and Lab45 @ Think Tank. His podcast, 'Unpacked with Arvind Ravishunkar'. The discussion explores how businesses can leverage generative AI to innovate and add value, addressing the challenges and opportunities it presents. David and Arvind also chat about Arvind's podcast, how it helps break down complex technical topics...

In today's podcast, we sit down with Michael Fey, CEO of Island, to explore the expanding world of enterprise browsers. Mike shares insights into Island's journey as a growing business, focusing on delivering a browser reimagined for enterprise needs. He delves into the challenges of traditional browsers and how Island's approach enhances security, simplifies user experience, and suppo...

AI is rapidly changing the technology landscape and the approach of teams across business. As Jeff Shiner (1Password's CEO) tells us, three quarters of you went out and started using ChatGPT before security teams had determined if you even should! Jeff emphasises the human aspect of security, highlighting the need for businesses to adapt to the changing work environment and ensure the safety o...

Surely everyone should be able to travel the world and be their own fabulous self? Sadly, we know that's not the case. For members of the LGBTQIA+ community global travel is not a given. Join David on Tech Talks today is Riskline's Travel Intelligence Data Team Lead Claudia Gualdi. The talk specifically dives into the safety and needs of queer travellers. To help David unpack the subject i...

Rachel Jones has been on a journey in more ways than one. She invented a baby product, and then discovered it had been ripped-off. So she went to China and in time turned her battle against counterfeit products into a successful enterprise helping other entrepreneurs. In today's show we discover how she took on the challenge of protecting intellectual property rights and transformed her frustr...

In today's episode of Tech Talks we delve into the world of sustainability and ESG ratings with Birgit Vallmuur, Managing Director of TitanSwan. The conversation explores the challenges and dilemmas companies face in their pursuit of a greener future. From the trade-offs between environmental and social impacts to the risks of greenwashing, Birgit also shines a light on the importance of a hol...

Kamal Pradhan is the VP HR Technology and Operations at Signify Health. He sits down with David to talk about his career, a pivot to HR from electrical engineering. He faces the challenge of creating a unified view of the employee lifecycle, leveraging technology to enable better decision making and employee experience, whilst also fostering a culture of inclusivity and well-being Tech Talks is po...

On today's show we're joined by Cleo's VP of Technology Sam Taylor. 170 million US citizens are living paycheck to paycheck, so can an AI assistant help them break that cycle? How does it work? Cleo uses AI to analyze your spending patterns, categorize transactions, create budgets, and give personalized feedback and recommendations. Pretty simple! Also on the show Michael Goldberg (VP...

Matt Ford is the cofounder of Sidekick. His big idea is to help give financial independence back to the masses. Our parents were able to generate wealth via buying property, but that ship has sailed. So can we really gain access to products reserved for the ultra wealthy? Matt talks through his journey and how he came to this point as an entrepreneur. Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the lea...

Today David talks to Polaroid Therapeutics CEO Ran Frankel, a company who took the complex chemistry involved in photography and applied it to healthtech during the pandemic to try and ease the crisis. In the process they made discoveries that have led to better treatment for wound management and chronic wounds in particular. So, how did the company spin off from such an unlikely source, and how i...

This Friday is the start of the Euros in Germany. As football takes centre stage in a sporting summer, so will fears over abuse, especially towards the young athletes representing their countries. Striver co-founder Tim Chase dropped into the podcast (over breakfast in Rio) to talk about how they’re launch has successfully tackled abuse on social media.   Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the...