Tech Talks

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!

Tomorrow's show see's Riham Satti (CEO and co-founder of MeVitae) return to the podcast. Before tomorrow's pod she shares a pod, food and game recommendations. If you want to discover 'Masters of Scale' click here: https://mastersofscale.com/

In this first episode of Your Cast (in association with Blue), David meets Dan Murray-Serter, cofounder of Secret Leaders. Secret Leaders is the UK's number 1 business podcast with over one million downloads of their latest season. They also have an ultimate podcasting guide, which might interest you! https://www.secretleaders.com/ultimate-podcast-guide

Andrew is VP, Global Market Strategy, Financial Crime Risk Management, at Fiserv. Working out of New York he helps customers deploy tech to mitigate against the risks of financial crime. We discuss the hidden human cost attached, and why the pandemic is causing a perfect storm that criminals are exploiting.

Tomorrow's show is a dive into the world of financial crime risk management with Andrew Davies, VP at Fiserv. With so much retail now being done online the risk of fraud and crime has risen alarmingly. That's tomorrow, today we give the chance for you to get know Andrew ahead of the pod!

Created in association with Blue Microphones, Your Cast is a mini-series that explores the world of the ever-popular podcast. Each week Tech Talks host David Savage talks to a show-runner behind a different podcast. We're talked to some of the biggest names in the industry including Secret Leaders and FinTech Insiders, as well as special interest shows and some emerging talents. David has recorded...

Luis talks to us about the difficulty in finding a cure for Alzheimers, and why with an aging population it is key to try and find treatments and cures for individuals with increasingly complex medical profiles. A data-driven tech platform might be a way to fix a broken system of failed clinical trials...

Tomorrow we focus on iLoF co-founder and CEO, Luis Valente. Luis is also a member of the Forbes 30 under 30 list. The show will be about health, healthtech and selling science. But before that, something light-hearted to help you get to know our next guest!

Hephzi describes how her company, Equality Group, are raising diversity and breaking down bias in the businesses they work with. We also learn that there are more CEOs called Dave and Steve than women and minority groups. Clearly there is plenty of work to do! Equality Group also have a inclusive remote working guide, download a copy here: https://equality.group/inclusive-remote-working-guide/ Ama...

Hephzi is CEO and founder of Equality Group, a consultancy working to enrich business through inclusion. Before our full interview with Hephzi we have a couple of book recommendations. Tune in tomorrow for the full show! Interested in the book mentioned? https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0241364906/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_XhQPEbVBW75TE

Pip is our guest today, describing why she jumped headfirst into another startup 4 years ago, and how that company are making divorce less painful. Amicable is a great example of purposeful tech, born out of experience, and grown with care and responsibility.

Tomorrow we welcome Amicable CEO (and co-founder) Pip Wilson to the show to chat about Amicable, a company helping couples separate on good terms. Here is a little insight into our guest ahead of the full show!

Viktor returns to Tech Talks to update us on Freetrade, the trading platform that has seen a surge of growth since the start of the lockdown. But what are people investing in? Aren't they put off by plunging markets? What does it mean for the company and their understanding of their audience? Also joining Dave is a special guest host - the award winning journalist Yessi Bello Perez. A senior write...

Viktor returns to Tech Talks on tomorrow's show to chat about trends in trading, how the business is meeting the needs of a growing customer base, and the responses that Freetrade have made in the face of the lockdown. Before the full show, here is a taste of what's to come!

Louise works at Experian, helping the business to innovate and explore alternative data to help build credit scores that reflect the modern world. She didn't have the easiest path to her role, finding several other posts didn't quite fit and finding bias along the way. We discuss her journey and how companies should innovate, all without the help of a hoodie!

Louise joins us on tomorrow's show to talk about data, women in data, and innovation. She talks about her own route into the industry and how her role at Experian meets her expectations of work. Before that... we chat quizzes! Full episode is out tomorrow.