Tech Talks

Today we're talking to Outbrain co-CEO Yaron Galai. Recording in November in New York, his comments feel so on point with this weeks' news of deep-fake Pope Francis, and Levi's 'diverse' AI models (and we don't mean data modelling)! Should AI pictures be marked as fake? Can advertisers be an agent for equality?

We bring you platforms and environments helping talented people fulfill their potential, and earn decent money in the process! First we go across the pond to meet Jeff Grass, CEO and Chairman of HUNGRY marketplace. Here is a business that tripled in size during the pandemic despite the core offering being event and office catering... Then we head to Brighton to meet PlusX CoCEO and CoFounder Mat H...

Tommaso Vaccerella (General Manager of Connected Stories) joins David to talk about AdTech, the US market for European technology businesses, and starting a company with your father...

On today's show we meet Niklas Helleman, CEO of SoSafe; a cyber-security business who are placing emphasis on the need to protect business with the help of their people, not viewing them as a weakness. Then we chat to Maya Welford, 'Rising Star' award winner and podcaster. If she inspires you, why not nominate another great female leader on the rise! https://wearetechwomen.com/nominations-now-open...

It's British Science Week, and in this week's show David meets Camilla Easter, CEO of Oxford Medical Products, who has a sustainable and affordable solution for obesity. How are attitudes changing (or need to change) towards weight-loss? Also on the show we're crossing the Atlantic to speak to Ross McGraw, VP Marketing at Hammerhead. We're learn how a group of obsessives are building a brand that...

On today's podcast we celebrate International Women's Day with two female leaders. Firstly Dame Caroline Dinenage, former Minister of State for Digital and Culture in the British Parliament, talks about the need to regulate 'Big Tech' (perhaps against their will), and working with industry leaders to keep the sector in the UK as a leading force globally. She also outlines an approach to education...

We're exploring the world of Web3 and tokenisation with Aventus Network chairman and founder Alan Vey. What are the practical applications of NFTs and tokenisation, and how much further could the technology be applied with proper regulation? Second up we're talking food with Mate Kun, co-founder of Growth Kitchen. How can data help restaurants prioritise their delivery networks?

Our first guest in today's show is Sudheesh Nair, CEO of ThoughtSpot, a company using the cloud and analytics to help companies make sense of the avalanche of data we constantly create. Secondly we welcome Martin Warner, founder of Autonomous Flight Ltd, amongst a whole host of other brands in film and technology. So, where is the industry heading, and what traits do you need to be a successful en...

As we observe Black History Month in the USA, Chivona Newsome joins the podcast. The Black Lives Matter Greater New York founder talks about using her corporate career to work in black communities, and continuing the fight her parents and grandparents were part of. How can we make workspaces and communities truly inclusive? We also welcome Amit Nigam, VP Product at Beachfront to tell us about medi...

Security Bytes is a podcast from the Tech Talks stable (Nash Squared). Jim Tiller, Group CISO, talks to leading figures in the industry as we step into the darker side of tech... Today’s cybersecurity professionals are exposed to a wide range of pressures placing a great deal of stress on them, especially on those new to the industry. What does this mean and how did we get here?

In this week's show we meet two startups making waves in legacy industries, Protex AI and Worldr. In the face of billions of dollars worth of fines, Worldr are building a product that allows financial sector workers to do their job in a manner that provides the transparency needed. We also talk to Protex AI, and find out how a family tragedy was turned into a mission, and a successful startup maki...

We're tackling skills, as well as creating an environment that's inclusive, welcoming and encourages play and innovation. How? Via the communities built in Major League Hacking's chapters. Over a third of US students come into contact with MLH, so Jon and his team are doing something right. What do new people and new ideas allow an organisation to do? Transform. We learn from one of the very best...

On today's show we talk to Chris Williamson, TUI's Global Director of Technology, and Maria Allen-Fernandez, who has written "The Retail Business Guidebook". Through both talks we hear the value of education; Chris has gone back to education whilst Maria talks about the value of learning as an apprentice. We also draw attention to the nominations process for We Are The City's Rising Stars awards....

Security Bytes is a podcast from the Tech Talks stable (Nash Squared). Jim Tiller, Group CISO, talks to leading figures in the industry as we step into the darker side of tech... Threat intelligence is a word often used, but what exactly is meaningful and actionable intelligence and what does it take to do it right? In this episode we touch on the nuance of intelligence and the stories that come f...

Today we're exploring how video is changing the world of advertising. Technology built on keyword searches are fading in favour of video, and the influence of platforms such as TikTok. Our first guest is GumGum CEO, Phil Schrader, who talks about how his industry is being forced to innovate. Also on the show we chat to Nicole Flamarique, co-founder of The Good Goal. In an increasingly busy sustain...

Security Bytes is a podcast from the Tech Talks stable (Nash Squared). Jim Tiller, Group CISO, talks to leading figures in the industry as we step into the darker side of tech... One of the greatest global threats facing today's organizations that can have a devastating and material impact to the business is ransomware, and as such demands new approaches to the problem. In this episode we explore...

On today's show we visit Berlin and New York. First we speak to Malte Huffmann, co-CEO and co-founder of Mondu; a German fintech making B2B payments seamless, and finding a little joy along the way. Secondly we meet Nicole Bayard, Head of Growth at SoLo Funds. SoLo offer community finance, cutting out the institution in the middle, and giving people a platform to borrow money that doesn't forget w...

Today's guest is Jon Stamell, Oomiji founder and CEO, a company tackling the problem faced by companies struggling to track customers as cookies come to the end of the road. How do you build a proper digital relationship? What do customers want? Questions that the exhibitors in Las Vegas for CES 2023 would do well to keep in mind! We have a quick chat about what to expect as the technology sector...

On today's show we visit Estonia and Finland with two interviews focused on cyber security, keeping your business safe, and the threat caused by Russia's attack on Ukraine. Our two guests are Lauri Almann, co-founder of CybExer Technologies, and Christine Bejerasco, CISO at WithSecure. Joining David on the show this week we have Nash Squared's CISO Jim Tiller, and Hannah Stevens. For more content...

How can technology provide better healthcare solutions? We ask PathSpot CEO and cofounder, Christine Schindler and Philips' Chief Medical Officer (of Imaging Guided Therapy), Atul Gupta. We're looking at innovation from two ends of the spectrum. PathSpot is a New York/Texas based startup building a new medical device, whilst Philips' are helping medical professionals use technology to innovation a...

This week's show features guests on the East and West Coasts of the USA. First we go to New York to speak to the man behind podcast analytics at Chartable, Dave Zohrob. Then we're talking to Larry Gadea about the office experience. If you want more from Tech Talks sign up to Tech Talks Extra: https://www.nashsquared.com/the-hub/tech-talks-extra-signup-form

On the show this week we welcome Eric Ly, co-founder of Linkedin and their founder CTO. He's now leading his new business Karma Check. We find out how they're using Blockchain to give power back to users. Our second guest is Milan Juza, CIO at TUI, and author of an article on organisational maturity. Connect or follow him on Linkedin and read the full piece, plus blogs on uncertainty and productiv...

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We are joined by the YEO Messaging co-founding team of Alan Jones and Sarah Norford-Jones, as they talk about the need for a secure messaging platform you can trust, and why YEO (Your Eyes Only) are the solution. We also discuss 'Black Friday' and the level of consumer searches for deals online amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Megan Boyle of the Audit Lab shares her thoughts whilst David an...

Ahead of Thanksgiving 2022, we took a trip to explore the New York city tech scene. Here are the first two over those chats, exploring exactly what makes the city such a vibrant place to do business. On the show we've got Michael Lazerow, founder of Velvet Sea Ventures, and Paul Roberts, Kubient founder. If you want more from the Tech Talks team, check out Tech Talks Extra: https://www.nashsquared...