Tech Talks

Pete, CEO at VALA Health, shares how the company is using data to deliver a new, human-focused method of healthcare, that seeks to build deeper relationships. Salutogenics is being applied in a radical way to bring a different slant to digital triage. Joining me to review the interview is Dr Mala Mawkin, host of the Digital Health Podcast for the Royal Society of Medicine: https://www.rsm.ac.uk/re...

David talks us through the incredible acceleration his business has seen, why loyalty matters more than ever, and why price point alone is not the way to improve your retail businesses chances of success. As we move towards an ever virtual shopping environment, how can you engage with your customers and differentiate?

Nadine joins the podcast to discuss the role of human moderation in AI, and why we must guard against unconscious bias via our social behaviour. We also look at how a shift to local is likely in the post-Covid society and what that means for the tech industry.

David is joining us to talk about how augmented reality is making waves in retail, and how the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of the tech. But who is going to provide the equipment to take AR from the early adopters to mass appeal? What does the future hold? Interested and keen to find out more about Poplar Studio? https://www.poplar.studio

Santosh Sahu is building a tech platform to help independent pharmacies reach their customers, and compete with much big chains; and explore how he hopes to grow the platform (even in these challenging times). We also discuss the knowledge gap between how small and medium sized business view 'digital', versus what embracing tech might mean for them.

Siobhan joins the show to discuss the effects of lockdown on a global business and it's culture. We also dive into the payments industry, discuss alternatives to cash and why tech-enabled business is bouncing back.

Brian joined the US military and witnessed the effects of PTSD on his friends firsthand. Aged 18 it moved him enough to research and build a platform to help suffers of trauma. Brian is still only 20, all of his exec team are students; they are using music to help people and have built credibility in the science community. Frankly, we're very impressed and implore you listen to this amazing young...

Ian Watt is the Chief Product Officer at Tellimer, a Fintech platform for emerging markets investment research, data, and news. today he's talking about his role in building a new business out of another organisation, and how he created a new culture as well as a new tech stack. Also on the show, where is the worst city in the UK for internet outages? https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/au...

David Chance discusses how the UK has fallen behind Europe on payment innovation, the regulation that can be used to catch-up, and how a little imaginative thinking can improve retail experiences and close growing equality gaps in society.

Faisal talks to us about Amelia, a digital assistant able to automate many tasks around the office with a human face! However how to we ensure the AI learns the right behaviours, and how does this level of automation interact with your existing teams?

Jason Goodall is leading a 50,000 strong organisation that's only a year old. In the show today we discover why a startup mentality is helping his team build something new, and why tech can embrace the post-Covid society to drive positive transformation.

Today's show we're talking to Stu Bannerman, who gives his take on why companies struggled to meet demand during the height of the pandemic, and why disaster recovery was left in the long grass (and hopefully won't be again) by too many! Also on the show we're discussing the #challengeaccepted trend, what it says, and whether it's making the impact it should: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisf...

Erik joins us from the West Coast to chat about Postal.io, to talk about the sales and marketing sector, and being an entrepreneur in the current climate. He discusses the need to understand the market is changing, but your proposition doesn't have to, as well as striking some caution in the shift to home working. Big Tech might yet shake up the way we work again! Also on the show Neil Blagden fro...

Amir Hashmi is a technology expert with more than 20 years’ experience working in companies like BP, Bertelsmann, Merck and Deutsche Bank. He founded zsah, an award-winning cloud and managed technology services company headquartered in London (but with a global reach). Today's show focused on his view of the market, and how it's now changing... and what opportunities there are for some of the busi...

Jason is CEO of Luminance, the market-leading artificial intelligence platform for the legal industry. We chat about how businesses need to pivot, redefine what efficiency means, and embrace the new world we live in. Why? Because this is normal, and we're not going back.

David joins the show to explain how behaviour analytics can be used to protect consumers and businesses from fraud. Machine learning and automation is key as the data used to profile and understand our habits expands. Also on the podcast Ken Deeks, MBE, founder of Byte Night, talks about www.boycottyourbed.co.uk - it's on August 21st so join in, or simply sponsor us! https://www.justgiving.com/fun...

Pialy is Chief Strategy Officer at Republic, an investment platform for startup companies. We chat about inclusion and tackling the inequality in funding, how the pandemic has altered the relationship between financiers and entrepreneurs, and how volatility always breeds opportunity!

Alex Young is CEO of e-learning tech offering Virti. As an ex-surgeon Alex has experience of training for the healthcare sector, and is trying to give all students and professionals better access to insight, as well help the healthcare sector improve it's ability to flex when needed. Our guest host is Mala Mawkin. I mention her podcast, here it is: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rsm-digital...

Bonnie is on a mission to bring dance into your homes with her Queens! We find out why School of SOS was ready for the virtual revolution and the success of bringing fitness and dance online. Fingers crossed there is an audience to perform for again soon. Also on the show we bring you part of a panel hosted by David at the WATC conference on June 26th. To access all the content from this incredibl...

Evgeny joins the podcast to discuss expanding your business the USA (as a European business), how technology is bringing new life to compliance, and why now is the time to be bold! If you want to look into the businesses launch to the USA please go to... https://clausematch.com/media Also on the show? A timely reminder we need a little humour in our lives! https://www.theguardian.com/technology/20...

Dr. Cara Antoine joins the podcast to discuss how women are taking up space in the workplace, and how they can support greater inclusion. We also discuss the need for businesses to show compassion, understanding and simply be interested in the people who work for them. Tech businesses face a challenging time, but it's a very human way forward.

Neil Harris is both the CCO of GPS, and chair of The Inclusion Foundation. As the pandemic changes the way we pay for items, are some people being locked out of financial services? Are we prepared for the numbers of people likely to face financial difficulties in the coming months, and how can we educate? If you're interested in Neil's work at The Inclusion Foundation find out more here: https://t...

Matt Hodges-Long joins the podcast to discuss how a hard market (caused by the pandemic) is causing data to play an even bigger role in the insurance market, and how there is a threat from big tech to legacy institutions. Also on the show, the news that one man is pushing big tech to pay users for their data in California: https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/22/21298919/andrew-yang-big-tech-data-divid...

Rob talks to us on the podcast about the need to find purpose in your role, staying ahead of automation, and how the world is adapting to challenge and opportunity presented by AI. Rob talks about the responsibilities at the door of industry and the state, and how crucial it is to welcome a diverse range of skills. If you want to here Rob talk at the We Are The City conference next Friday (26th Ju...

Graeme is CIO at Williams F1 Team, and unlike many people is back in the office/factory! We talk about the impact of tech on motorsport and inclusion across STEM. Graeme is also a keynote speaker at the WATC virtual conference, being held on the 26th June. If you'd like to attend, click on the following link: https://wearetechwomen.com/conference/ Also joining me on the show is Sonya Barlow, found...