Tech Talks

Linda has had a career unlike most in technology. She started treading the boards before shifting to a role in the BBC in her early-30s. Now she's got a great deal of experience that can help businesses achieve their goals in an unpredictable market.

Certes Networks delivers Software Defined Security. Paul, CEO, talks about providing simple security solutions that protect any sensitive company data, for any application, over any network, to any user. In particular we focus on the need to safeguard the flow of corporate data and how not become another victim in the rising tide of hacking attacks.

Liam has gone from someone barely able to use his iPhone to a tech entrepreneur. With his company TrainMyAthlete he's empowering elite athletes to own, and make sense, of their data; helping smarter training regimes and ensuring their mental health is protected in the process. Find out his story, and what's next.

Happy New Year! Today's show is a big interview with Babylon Health's CTO Caroline Hargrove, who talks about AI, data and why it's important tech is allowed to push boundaries. But what regulation is needed and are patients making informed choices about their care?

Ru Roberts, Country Manager of Waze in the UK, talks about the co-piloting innovations that are engaging drivers, and giving them vital information to keep safe. What are the trends we're likely to see in 2021 and what new features could see a reduction of traffic on the roads? From the whole team at Tech Talks, stay safe and have a Merry Christmas!

During the pandemic there has been a devastating rise in the amount of self-generated images of child abuse. Susie Hargreaves, OBE, CEO of the IWF talks about the need to inform, without scaring parents, and describes how technology professionals can help the industries efforts to tackle this issue. If you are keen to listen to more of the IWF story then head over to their website and explore the...

Vectorious Medical Technologies have developed the V-LAP, the world's first in-heart microcomputer, which enables treatment for heart disease patients, increasing their quality of life and life expectancy. Here CEO Oren describes how he has build the business and the benefits are being based in Israel!

Brett and Edd talk to us about their platform, build to disrupt and enhance early years education and childcare. We chat about the effects of Covid, and how it's actually created a model and may be simpler to scale. As mentioned Tiney.co are hiring: https://www.tiney.co/careers

Hylo Athletics are no a mission to create a trainer that's sustainable and goes beyond zero carbon, giving real choice to planet first conscious athletes. Here we find out why Hylo has released a product that's not perfect, but is authentic and can build a loyal fan-base.

On today's show we talk to Michel, VP at Brain Corp. Who are Brain Corp? They're a business powering autonomous robots, and empowering their builders through human/robot collaboration! Also on the show I chat to Matt Watts, Chief Technology Evangelist at NetApp, who unpackages the Salesforce acquisition of Slack for us and shares his insight on what it means for the market.

Kerry talks about why she wanted both to be an active mother, and a career, and how she achieved that ambition. We also chat about the future of work, flexibility and innovation to care for people's mental health. As mention Kerry spoke at the Harvey Nash/KPMG CIO Survey launch event, for more on the survey: https://www.hnkpmgciosurvey.com/

Tessa Clarke is a returning guest! OLIO first appeared on Tech Talks a number of years ago and now have millions of users. However around 8.4 million people are living in food poverty. So what can you do to help tackle this issue and ensure food does not go to waste? Also in the show we talk to Dr Benjamin Viaris de Lesegno about a need lab to help suffers of chronic health. If you want to see if...

Carley is founder of Y'earn, a marketplace where you can rent baby items; bringing together earners and yearners whilst tackling the sustainability crisis. In this pod we find out who earners and yearners are, how Carley pivoted the business from it's original concept, and what the realties of being a CEO/founder in 2020 entail. For more info visit: www.yearn.club Also in the pod we discuss Audibl...

Jim joins the podcast to talk about data, and explain why a culture of data has to be embraced by all. Having a VP Data fighting battles and knocking on doors would lead to success... you have to take a leap of faith! Interest in the AI and Big Data Expo? Join for free here: https://techex.typeform.com/to/raq3aNtH

Grzegorz talks to us about the need to reject traditional approaches, learn to fail, move fast and scale. How do you do that? With trusted suppliers afforded autonomy. With the challenges thrown down in 2020 those relationships are key to success.

Aaron Goldman is CMO of Mediaocean, the mission-critical platform for omnichannel advertising. Aaron talks to us about merging two businesses during a pandemic, bringing two cultures together and the importance of relationships. Enjoy our theme? Check out @hannahevansmusic on Instagram to follow Hannah and listen to her latest releases.

Gabriel and Katya got married, started a business and started a family. 17 years on we get a chance to discuss what's made the business thrive, how their marriage has grown, and why now it's key that organisations make sure the ideas of their staff are brought to light!

Ken and Jesse talk about the need to decarbonise industry, principally finance, and why now it simple makes good business sense to accelerate the reliance on clean energy. Our music is courtesy of Hannah Evans, hannahevansmusic. Please check her out and explore her latest tracks!

Amy joins the podcast to talk us through changes in the private industry that are pushing sustainable energy into wider usage. She explains how more open perspectives on use cases, and collaboration between energy, tech and transport companies, are helping us find a route to a greener future. This is our 350th show! Thanks to everyone who has helped us get here! Love the theme music - it's by Hann...

John joins the podcast following Edith's appearance on Tuesday. In a week we fast-forward 6 weeks. So what was the same organisation thinking towards the end of the summer, and what does the future look like? Interested in The Chronically Fit Show? Search for it on any streaming service! Our music is thanks to Hannah Evans Music - give her a follow on instagram!

Edith is joining us as part of a 2-part special where we talk to two co-founders, months apart, and get the CEO and CTO's views on the same company and challenges as the pandemic progresses. Here Edith underlines the importance of the Cloud and why features are so key. If you enjoy our music, check out Hannah Evan Music - instagram is @hannahevansmusic - we love her latest track!

Rebecca Rumbul is concerned that advertising cookies are hoovering up data without your consent selling them to the highest bidder, in a breach of GDPR. She's taken the step of bringing a class action law-suit against Oracle and Salesforce to court. In one of a small handful of landmark cases we consider the outcomes, and steps you might take. Music for Tech Talks provided by Hannah Evans - check...

Ross McCaw built his business to ensure that companies could get key information to their employees, no matter how fragmented and varied the working environment. With the explosion of social media and messaging platforms, cutting through that noise with key information can be a challenge. We find out how OurPeople is fixing this issue, and the steps which led to the business pivoting and achieving...

In today's episode of the podcast Jonathan discusses how agile can be approached to ensure it communicates with the business (using ever shorter cycles), and what makes a good engineer. He also invites you to join SaleCycle! If you are interested in vacancies in Jonathan's team please contact Usman. Shahid@HarveyNash.com - Usman is part of the team at Harvey Nash working with SaleCycle to meet the...

Aaron joins the podcast to talk about how Vouchr are making payments social; the problem that money transfer companies have is that the process is boring! There is desire for users to improve the experience, and personalise it, backed up by 90% of Venmo transactions having an accompanying emoji. Also on the show Audrey Pe, WiTech founder and Stanford University first year student joins me. She's o...