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"How do we empower the public to stand behind the arts and back many of the exciting cultural institutions that we have in a much more engaging way?" Connecting museums with patrons is an age-old issue, but what role could technology play in bridging the gap? Anh Nguyen, CEO and Co-Founder of Nimi Collectibles, talks with Debbie Forster MBE about the opportunities in digital art. Learn more about...

"I think all of us are better if technology can be harnessed to be something which is a force for good...rather than building barriers and creating division." Making communications more human may seem like a straightforward task, but finding the right people in the right place at the right time is the real challenge. Chris Wade, Chief Marketing & Product Officer of Gamma, joins Debbie Forster...

"It's up to us, we have the moral responsibility to make sure technology is used correctly and to make sure it's representative." We're in a changing workforce, where skills are becoming ever more specialised. But looking up the ladder can only take companies and employees so far. Anna Brailsford, CEO of Code First Girls, shares new perspectives on employment that broaden horizons and maximise tec...

"The intuitive solution to a problem is not the right one, and you can prove it mathematically." Chief Technology Officer Andy Sturrock delves into his role at the fast-paced Atom bank and explains how he helped to manage the transition from fintech to bank. Tune into the latest episode of the XTech podcast to hear techniques - designed to minimise siloes and promote efficiency - that you can appl...

"If we're going to fix healthcare and fix it for good, patients need to be partners and not just end users." A patient-first approach is key to evolving healthcare, and the sector might just be sitting on a goldmine of data that can take operations to the next level. Ahmed Abdulla, the founder and CEO of Digipharm, shares his experience in healthcare technology and unveils his vision that re-imagi...

"It's increasingly important that we see that fusion between the physical and digital online worlds. And we see that manifesting itself in many, many different ways." An astounding ability to evolve with market needs has established Nokia as a global technology brand and household name. In this episode of the XTech podcast we delve into the history of Nokia with Jason Elliott, Head of Cross Portfo...

"I'm excited about the potential of AI…But I do feel I share this concern, the pace at which we're going, and I think with all large tech iterations, we need to go into them with our eyes fully open." Beverley Eve and Chelsea Larson-Andrews are co-founders of TechMode. Having met at the Application Developers Alliance, the two forged a partnership as they hosted events across the US and Europe, wo...

"If you are a business and you operate in a highly compliant sector, for example, financial services or healthcare, you really need to understand what the algorithms are doing." The secret behind AI success is a lot more than 'plug and play'. In fact, the more you put in, the more you get out. Dr Djamila Amimer, CEO and Founder of Mind Senses Global, shares her experience of helping businesses imp...

"Did we answer the problems that customers have and that the business has? This is the true metric of success." For some, the digital age has opened up more questions than it answers. Karl A L Smith, President and CIO of Agile World has a long history of guiding global leaders as they navigate the ever-changing tech landscape. When it comes to digital transformations, he's supported brands includi...

"Anyone starting out today in the healthcare realm, you need to think about where the world is headed in the next five years, because technology has changed the landscape forever." Yishel Khan has a wealth of experience in the tech world, with a strong background in software development and a major in Electrical, Electronics and Communications. Yishel now joins the XTech podcast to share how DOT I...

"We need to be truer to our values and our purposes, as organisations and as ecosystems, because the world will not get better if we're not." Stuart Mills is VP of Trailhead & Ecosystems EMEA at Salesforce. With previous experience at companies which were still learning the Salesforce ropes, he made the move across the divide to help other companies embrace the technology. Earlier in his caree...

"I think that the contemporary leader is really a change agent. To be a change agent, you really need to be ambidextrous. You need to be able to see across the whole of organisations and understand how certain decisions have implications that ripple through the rest of the organisation." Rachael Powell is Chief Customer Officer at Xero, she joined the cloud-based accounting software company as Chi...

"What excites me about big data is that we can develop programmes, policies, prestiges and products that deliver individualised benefits" Bill Schmarzo is Customer Advocate at Dell Technologies, an author, educator and practitioner with over 50 years of experience in tech. As the 'Dean of big data', there's no-one more qualified to talk us through how data got cool. Bill joins Debbie Forster MBE o...

"We know that serving customers is the important thing, it's why we're here, it's constantly the focus of what we do" Jason Maude, Chief Technology Advocate at Starling Bank, joins Debbie Forster MBE on the XTech podcast to explore the customer focus that has allowed Starling Bank to "make banking better". Jason discusses the concept of accountability and explainability in the world of tech and te...

"Let's use technology to make the best use of somebody's time rather than the machines taking over the world and replacing individuals." Dr Christine Bailey is an author, TEDx speaker and PKYC (Perpetual know your customer) expert. Her experience across marketing technology has earned her an array of awards including MarTech's number one woman in B2B Marketing and a feature in Onalytica's Who's Wh...

"I love the opportunity to start talking to people who have great products, services, ideas and innovations." Debbie Forster MBE is the co-founder and CEO of the Tech Talent Charter, she is an award-winning figure in the areas of diversity, tech and education and now... the host of the XTech Podcast. Debbie joins Fox Agency Director, Ben Fox, on the premiere episode of the XTech podcast to discuss...