X4 Talks

In this episode of X4 Talks, Joe Wood‑Lowe, Head of Construction at X4 Engineering continues his mini-series in Project Delivery, this time interviewing Alejandro Torres PSP, a seasoned planner and scheduler whose career spans oil & gas, heavy civil, healthcare, commercial and mission‑critical construction across the United States. Alejandro and Joe explore: How early field experience shaped A...

In this episode of X4 Talks, Joe Wood‑Lowe, Head of Construction at X4 Engineering continues his mini-series in Project Delivery.   Joe’s next guest is Regan Soldner, newly promoted Vice President of Scheduling at Ryan Companies.   Regan is a scheduling leader specialising in large, complex program delivery. Regan began her career in consulting before moving to the general contractor side, gaining...

In this episode of X4 Talks, Joe Wood‑Lowe, Head of Construction at X4 Engineering kicks off a new mini-series in Project Delivery.   Joe’s first guest is Christopher Perkins, Senior Scheduling Manager at Barton Malow and one of the most respected scheduling leaders in U.S. construction.  Born into a construction family and now responsible for more than $2 billion worth of work in place, Christoph...

In this episode of X4 Talks, we sit down with Bruno Speder, Vice President Regulatory Affairs at Aletheia Life Science, who brings nearly two decades of experience guiding global drug development programmes and leading interactions with major health authorities, including the FDA and EMA.  Having worked across CROs, biotech companies, and early-stage spin-offs in the UK, France, and Belgium, Bruno...

In this episode of X4 Talks, we sit down with Luke McAlpine, Chief Product Officer at B4B Payments, to explore how AI is being woven into modern payment experiences.  With a background in scaling product strategy and driving innovation, Luke shares how B4B is experimenting with new tools, keeping compliance front and centre, and using AI to build faster, smarter and more intelligent payment journe...

In this episode of X4 Talks, we sit down with Nilton Cardoso, AI Director at Equifax UK, and Simon Whiteley, Chief Scientific Officer at Helios Global Group, to explore one of the most pressing questions in technology today - how do we regulate AI responsibly? Together, they bring two industries that may seem worlds apart, finance and healthcare, to discuss how each is being transformed by artific...

In this episode of X4 Talks, we sit down with Dennis Curry, a long-standing innovator, AI Evangelist for over 25 years and visionary technology leader who has previous served as Chief Technology Officer at TalkTalk.  With over two decades of experience leading business development, technology transformation, product innovation and project management, Dennis brings deep insight into how thinking di...

In this episode of X4 Talks, we sit down with Cassandra Sinclair to explore the powerful role of storytelling in healthcare marketing, delving into why it matters, how it changes behaviours and how brands can create truly human-centric communication in a scientific world. Cassandra is passionate about reshaping healthcare advertising through authenticity, emotion, and cultural understanding. As Pr...

In this episode of X4 Talks, we sit down with Jovi Overo to unpack the realities of the crypto space—what’s hype, what’s real, and how to navigate a career in one of the most polarising finance sectors. Jovi is at the forefront of digital transformation in finance as the CEO of Vault, a cutting-edge platform that’s redefining how digital assets and crypto banking can co-exist in a regulated, acces...

In this episode of X4 Talks, we sat down with Ibim Tariah, Technical Business Development  Director at SGS, to explore his journey from working in the medical device industry to his role at SGS, one of the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification companies. Discussions in the episode: The role of notified bodies in ensuring public safety The future of medical devices & regula...

In this episode of X4 Talks, we spoke with Michael Asher, Operations Director of the Mid-Atlantic region at A/Z Corporation, to explore the evolving landscape of life sciences construction post-pandemic.  Michael shares insights on why some firms are thriving while others struggle, the role of AI in shaping the industry, and the key strategies for successful scaling and talent retention. Other dis...

In this episode of X4 Talks, we sat down with Alex Everitt, Sales Director at Privalgo, to explore the keys to building and retaining high-performance sales teams in financial services.  Alex shares insights on what makes a great salesperson, how to onboard and develop new talent, and the leadership principles that drive success in a competitive industry.  Discussions in the episode: The power of...

Hear from John Tenaglia (Managing Partner) and Steve Walls (Strategy) at Moon Rabbit, as they discuss the transformative potential of AI in marketing and how this feeds into their approach when creating "profoundly human campaigns".  “AI wont raise the ceiling… it will raise the floor”  Discussions in the episode: How AI is democratising idea creation Why every employee is either an orac...

In this episode, listen to Nick New, CEO of Optalysys, as he explores the profound impact advancements in quantum computing are having on data security and shares insights into how they successfully raised Series A funding for their cutting-edge deep-tech breakthrough. Discussions in the episode: How Optalysys are setting a new path for sharing encrypted data Raising Series A funding as a hardware...

Hear from Matt Lewis, Chief AI Officer at Inizio Medical as he shares insights into how AI advancements are shaping the future of life sciences and provides his perspective on whether generative AI is overhyped (spoiler alert: it isn't!). Discussions in the episode: Why AI isn't a one-size-fits-all solution but a strategic tool for innovation The power of a future mindset Using AI as a t...