Tech Talks

Chris Daden, CTO of Criteria Corp, joins David Savage to explain why CVs are no longer fit for purpose in the age of generative AI. With over 60 million assessments delivered globally, Criteria is redefining how we evaluate talent—moving away from static credentials and toward dynamic, science-based signals. From the psychological impact of agentic AI to the rise of product engineers, this episode...

Can AI help you remember 100 million customers? Andrew Bialecki, co-founder and CEO of Klaviyo, thinks it can, and should. In this episode, recorded at K:LDN, he explains why the days of fragmented, multi-channel marketing are over. He paints a picture of a future where every brand (big or small) has a "digital brain" for seamless customer experience, powered by AI agents that feel human...

Dmitri Krakovsky joins David to explain how Docusign is no longer just about digital signatures—it’s building a new category: Intelligent Agreement Management. From fully AI-assisted negotiation to automated risk scanning and workflow orchestration, Dmitri outlines the shift from one critical moment (“sign here”) to an entire lifecycle of smarter, faster agreements. He shares how this move is resh...

Regulation. Data overload. Greenwashing. Welcome to the frontline of corporate sustainability. In this episode, David speaks with Raphael Güller , Chief Product Officer at Sweep —a company helping businesses manage their carbon footprint with the same precision they apply to finance. Raphael shares why compliance isn’t enough, why Scope 3 emissions are often ignored, and how AI and automation are...

David returns to his old school, Bedlington Academy, for a powerful conversation with Deputy Head Simon Collins. On the surface, it’s a story about education. But listen closely and it’s a story every business leader needs to hear. Simon reveals how modern schools are navigating AI, digital literacy, and real-world career paths—while building resilience, independence, and ambition in communities t...

Jeffrey Hausman joins David to unpack why modern operational resilience is no longer just about uptime—it’s about designing for disruption. As tech stacks become more complex and interconnected, a single failure can ripple across supply chains, customers, and reputations in seconds. From AI agents to human culture, Jeff breaks down how forward-thinking businesses shift from reactive firefighting t...

Joerg Bienert leads the German AI Association and joins David to unpack the country's unique AI landscape—where deep scientific foundations are battling cultural risk-aversion, and where digital sovereignty is both an ambition and a necessity. From building home-grown large language models to rebooting education for the AI era, Joerg offers a clear-eyed view on how Europe (and Germany specific...

Ravi Malick, Global CIO at Box, joins David to unpack the overlooked powerhouse in enterprise data strategy: unstructured content . From PDFs to video files, Ravi argues it’s time to stop treating content like digital clutter and start treating it as the fuel for generative AI. He shares how forward-thinking CIOs are moving beyond technical operations to become value multipliers—navigating AI, reg...

What if the next innovation in health tech isn’t an app—but a smarter way to inhale steam? Gwyn Williams joins us to unpack how WellO₂ is turning breathing into a performance metric, from elite football to everyday wellness. Gwyn Williams, UK Sales and Marketing lead for Finnish healthtech firm WellO₂, joins David to explore how their steam-powered breathing trainer is tackling one of the world’s...

If AI feels like it’s moving faster than your ability to keep up—you’re not alone. But according to Fawad Qureshi, staying relevant isn’t about knowing everything. It’s about learning to ask the right questions. From “data plumber” to field CTO at Snowflake, Fawad Qureshi has made a career out of translating complexity into clarity. In this wide-ranging conversation, he joins David to break down t...

What do you get when a fashion disruptor scales into a tech-first logistics machine? A story about pivoting through a pandemic, building globally distributed teams, and making engineering culture fit for the runway. SVP of Engineering Becky Case and VP Engineering Ronan Conlon from Rent the Runway join David at Dublin Tech Summit to talk leadership, culture, and the realities behind scaling a busi...

Trend Micro’s Director of Forward-Looking Threat Research, Robert McArdle, joins David to unpack how large-language-model (LLM) tech is changing the economics of cyber-crime—and what leaders can do to keep risk at “walk-down-the-main-street” levels instead of “Rio-back-alley” chaos. From TikTok–style malware baits to zero-trust guard-rails, Robert explains why awareness, adaptive security and simp...

Richard Skinner, CEO of Phased AI, joins Tech Talks to discuss why the AI revolution may be the final seismic shift in digital transformation—and what that means for businesses, technologists, and society. In a wide-ranging conversation from the floor of Dublin Tech Summit, Richard talks about governance, skill gaps, the creative limits of LLMs, and how bottom-up adoption is reshaping enterprise A...

In this episode, Jared Browne—philosopher-turned-lawyer and Group Head of Privacy and AI Governance at Fexco—joins David to explore the moral and regulatory tightrope companies must walk in the age of generative and agentic AI. Jared shares why human oversight is still essential, how our relationship with AI is evolving, and why the risks of unchecked interaction—especially with hyper-personalised...

James Doyle, CEO of iReel, joins Tech Talks to explore how generative and agentic AI are transforming elite sport. With roots in football and a reach across multiple sports, iReel is helping clubs move beyond dashboards and into conversational analytics—making once-siloed performance data accessible, insightful, and actionable. James discusses the startup’s fast rise, the risk of robotic sport, an...

In this episode, Carla Buzasi, CEO of WGSN and former Editor-in-Chief at Huffington Post UK, joins David to explore how brands can stay ahead in a world defined by emotional turbulence and constant change. From “glimmers” to “ping minimalism,” Carla unpacks the psychology behind consumer trends and what leaders must understand if they want to build trust, relevance, and long-term value. Tech Talks...

Zilch CEO Philip Belamant joins David to explain how he’s taking on one of the UK’s biggest financial challenges: the cost of consumer credit. Philip shares the personal experience that triggered his mission, outlines Zilch’s sustainable model for affordable borrowing, and explains why profitability—not just scale—has shaped every strategic decision. From fraud prevention to AI commerce agents, th...

In this episode, David Savage sits down with Prashant Natarajan, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at Velatura, to explore how AI is reshaping the healthcare industry from the inside out. From democratizing AI tools across departments to building scalable, secure, and human-centered solutions, Prashant explains how trust, governance, and individual empowerment must underpin every technological...

David Savage reconnects with Daisy Stapley-Bunten, COO of CEP Agency, to explore how a boutique events business has scaled into a full-service brand experience powerhouse. From perfectionism to performance hiccups, Daisy opens up about the emotional evolution of leadership, learning to delegate, and staying true to her values—while building immersive experiences for some of the UK’s biggest retail...

David Savage speaks with Yvette McGaffin, co-founder and CEO of Reform RX, about how her company is reimagining Pilates for the digital age. What began as a traditional studio has transformed into a tech-forward fitness platform that combines sleek design, biometric feedback, and data-led training—making the modality more accessible and scalable. Yvette shares her entrepreneurial journey, the tech...

Today's show is all about belief, courage and resilience. David met Matt at LEAP in February. After a taxi ride for just over an hour, a podcast interview was booked! Why? Matt has qualified for the Winter Olympics as a Cross Country Ski competitor - just 3 years after taking up the sport. His journey shows so many qualities that can be transferred to the world of work - and we want to share it wi...

In this special roundtable episode recorded over breakfast at Grind, David chats with two climate tech founders tackling sustainability from very different angles. Kamil Kluza, COO of Climate X, helps businesses adapt to physical climate risks with geospatial insight. Laurence Kemball-Cook, founder of Pavegen, turns footsteps into renewable power. From London's flood defences to kinetic pavements...

In this episode, David Savage speaks with Scarlett Sieber, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Money20/20, about the real-time pulse of fintech innovation. As the architect behind one of the industry’s most influential global platforms, Scarlett offers a unique view into what’s top-of-mind for leaders—from agentic AI and regulation to embedded finance and economic resilience. She shares how super...

On today's podcast David is joined by Rob Pegoraro, Nicole Ingra (Ingra Labs) and Benjamin Buthmann (Koalo) to chew the Web Summit Rio chat one final time! The conference forced plenty of meaningful discussion around the manner in which organisations are moving from experimentation to implementation of AI - and asked what that means for us. David asks his panel what they spotted as they naviga...

David Savage sits down with Emmanuel Straschnov, Co-CEO and co-founder of Bubble, for a candid conversation on democratising software development. Speaking from Web Summit Rio, Emmanuel shares how Bubble is redefining access to entrepreneurship—removing the barrier of technical know-how and enabling creators in emerging markets like Brazil and Nigeria to build businesses without writing a single l...