Tech Talks

Kevin is an actuary with over 20 years consulting experience. However, he's concerned with the growing gap in understanding of how to ensure your pension and finances work for you since the Pension Freedoms Act. That's led him to build Guiide, a platform with close ties to the new tech pension offerings.

In the sixth, and final episode of Your Cast, I chat to Amy, Kweku and Rob, the three people behind show What Comes Next? Exploring science fiction that's becoming reality, this show is one for people fascinated by the future and where we're going. We find out why podcasting was the perfect vehicle for that conversation.

Nana Parry started Tectonic following a chance encounter in an airport. The startup story and route to market was then rather quick..! We talk about the business origins, data and bias, and the changing customer landscape.

Nana's journey from idea to business happened very rapidly. Tomorrow he talks us through that experience and how data is key to customer insights.

Rupert talks to us about using the echo chamber to your advantage, not wanting to waste people's time, and embracing being what you are. His business Perspective Pictures make video, but they're not box ticking exercises. Also on the show Dave and Akeesh discuss the effect the pandemic might have on where we choose to live and why: https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/3/21277254/tech-silicon-valley-rem...

Rupert is founder of Perspective Pictures, and they makes videos. But when everyone else makes content, how do you stand out? That's what we discover tomorrow!

In this week's show I cat to Fintech Insider host, and 11:FS CEO David Brear. We talk about the origins of Fintech Insider, what shows they looked to for inspiration, and how it's evolved into a multi-channel format with a legion of fans... me included.

Carl joins the podcast to talk about building his business and standing out in a competitive field. How are entrepreneurs approaching the current market, and what's more important; product-market-fit or a simple solutions? We also ask what lessons he's learnt from previous start-up experiences.

Carl Dean Tucker is starting a business during the pandemic. Whilst most businesses do their best to stay alive, we chat to Carl about the challenges of being an entrepreneur during Covid-19.

Devika guests on the show to talk openly about the abuse she, and many more women, have suffered. We talk about the strength found in community and how supporting each other gives voice to others. Dave and Jack then ask if men need to be more critical of themselves and others.

One in two women will experience a form of abuse. Why are we not talking about this, why are women scared to speak up or fighting to have their voices heard? Tomorrow's podcast explores what can be done to help with the inspirational Devika Wood.

The fourth episode of our six-part series dives into corporate advertising. Sales people aren't know for their marketing flair, but right now standing out online is key. Victoria Rush talks to us about why she started the show and what she's learnt along the way!

Sophia is on the path to being a CTO, and at the age of 30 she's an award winning engineer and Lead Engineer. She's also set up a project to help people into work (The Donny Job Shop) and started her career as an apprentice Dental Nurse following an unexpected pregnancy. She's a wonderful example that there is no set path to success!

Happy Bank Holiday! Tomorrow's show is an exploring of the pipeline issue, a chat about why parents and teachers might not support young women with aspirations in STEM, and simply a talk with someone who's made a big difference already! Sophia is our guest to talk about her career to date.

Today we are lucky to be joined by William Reeve, CEO of Goodlord. It's a discussion about the platform they're offering agencies, a chat about becoming CEO of a tech company, and a dive into the world of investment in tech. What are the risks associated with our obsession with growth?

Exponential growth is what all tech businesses look for, but with some high-profile casualties and plenty of concern about a tech bubble William Reeve (our next guest) neatly describes what the current market dynamics resemble. He's our guest tomorrow, so do tune in!

The third episode of Your Cast goes right back to the start of the podcast journey with Sonya and Zoha, co-showrunners of new podcast LKKG. It's all about growing up in a traditional environment and wanting to carve your own career and journey. To listen to the first episode subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3P1nzhmmNt1WmweZXd3O0i?si=6ChmX-lUTKquZAZMfIuSbw And why not follow the show o...

On the show today, a welcome return to Doteveryone as they publish their 2020 Digital Attitudes Report. So how do people feel about technology at a time when we've never needed it more? I'm afraid there are some concerning stats, but also positive recommendations. It's key the tech industry listens and engages with people to build trust. If you want to dive into the research Catherine is referenci...

A clip from tomorrow's interview to give you a taste of what's coming on the show tomorrow. We'll be exploring attitudes to tech, and tech business with Doteveryone.

Niall is our guest this episode, and he's talking about the need to pivot a tech business to help meet the needs of society during the crisis. It's an interview covering the future of live music and events, mental health and well-being, and the psychological after-effects of the lock-down. Doteveryone are our focus of Tech News. Check out the report we're chatting about here: https://www.doteveryo...

Tomorrow we're diving into live event, event tech, and how those companies will clearly need to pivot. So today we bring you a general chat about music with Second Screen CEO Niall. The full (technology) focused podcast will be out tomorrow!

In this second episode of Your Cast (in association with Blue), David meets Jonathan Levitt, founder of For The Long Run. Jonathan has published over 70 conversations with elite runners, exploring the reason behind their need to run. If you want to listen to his show, here's a link! https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun

In our 300th episode we talk to Zoom, the company hosting our quizzes, book clubs and wine tastings. Despite David's impression Phil Perry talks about why the platform is being successful in enterprise, and how they're helping users stay safe. We also welcome Amy Dickens, from fellow podcast 'What Comes Next?', a show about tech and the future. Find out more here: https://granttree.co.uk/what-come...

Tomorrow is our 300th show! Since posting our first episode at the end of 2015 we've spoken to hundreds of tech leaders from all over the world. Tomorrow we're hyper current with Zoom's Head of UK & Ireland, Phil Perry!

Riham Satti returns to Tech Talks to discuss how bias affects talent acquisition, with 60% happening in shortlisting alone. We chat about the use of automation and how we might be able to look at data to predict the trends of future work needs. Finally, have a wonderful VE Day!