Tech Talks Daily

In this episode, I take a deep dive into the world of personal finance and explore how Rocket Money, a personal finance app with over 3.4 million members, is empowering consumers to take control of their financial lives. We are joined by Yahya Mokhtarzada, the face behind Rocket Money's television commercials and its co-founder, as he discusses his journey developing Rocket Money, the app's money...

 As brands increasingly turn to loyalty programs to foster lasting customer relationships, NFTs have emerged as a game-changer, providing a new level of exclusivity and engagement. With Boson Protocol's unique approach, businesses can develop decentralized alternatives to traditional eCommerce, offering consumers exclusive experiences, events, and content by purchasing NFTs. Justin Banon, CEO and...

In this insightful and timely podcast episode, we sit down with Kyle Wong, a thought leader in user-generated content (UGC) and influencer marketing, to discuss why a UGC strategy matters more than ever in 2023 and beyond. As social media continues to evolve, businesses must adapt to stay ahead of the curve, and Kyle's expertise offers valuable insights into this rapidly changing landscape. Kyle d...

In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, we are thrilled to host Mala Tejwani, the operations lead at DataStax, who shares her inspiring journey from a world champion in Indian classical dance to a leading role in Silicon Valley's tech industry. Mala's unconventional background provides a fresh perspective on how her experiences as a dancer translate to the tech world. Mala reflects on how her dance c...

In this episode, I am joined by Jordan Gal, co-founder of Rally, a company on a mission to empower merchants and app developers by providing them with a headless, fully optimized, one-click checkout solution. Rally is revolutionizing the modern headless e-commerce ecosystem, bridging front- and back-end platforms, and creating seamless customer checkout experiences. Listen in as Jordan shares the...

Permissioned blockchains have gained popularity as an alternative to open distributed networks, attracting institutional investment by ensuring security through restricted access.  Although permissioned decentralized finance (DeFi) could ease the transition for traditional finance players into the blockchain industry, it is undoubtedly a departure from the core ethos that drives the development of...

At the Adobe Summit, I sat down with Joan Smith, Managing Director and leader of Protiviti Digital, to discuss how leaders and marketers can navigate the uncertainties of today's rapidly changing landscape. As the lines between digital and physical continue to blur, businesses are grappling with challenges such as shifting consumer behavior, data privacy regulations, and supply chain interdependen...

In this episode of The Tech Talks Podcast, I am thrilled to welcome Jonathan Rosenberg, the CTO and head of AI at Five9. With over 25 years of experience, Jonathan is a true pioneer in the industry, co-inventing SIP and being named one of the 100 most innovative technologists in the world by Technology Review Magazine. Join us as we dive into Jonathan's passion for technology, his pivotal role in...

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating findings of a recent study by ClickUp, conducted by Sapio Research, which uncovers the critical factors that differentiate high-productivity businesses from their less productive counterparts. Join me and my special guest, Richard McGuinness, VP of Sales EMEA at ClickUp, who shares his expertise on the essential role of technology, training, and cultu...

Welcome to this episode of the podcast, where we explore the intersection of sports and technology with Rick Limpert, the No.1 Sports Tech Writer in the U.S. With over a decade of experience in this field, Rick has become a leading voice in the industry, appearing on major news networks and writing for prominent publications. In this episode, Rick shares his insights on the ways in which technolog...

In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, we're joined by Dan Sommer, Qlik Senior Director and Global Market Intelligence Lead, as we explore the challenges and opportunities businesses face amidst a perfect storm of economic recession, declining VC funding and conflicting global regulations. Dan, a former Gartner analyst, shares his expertise on markets, trends, competitive landscape evaluations, and...

This daily tech podcast explores how technology transforms our lives, work, industries, and world. At the recent X4 event by Qualtrics, I sat down with Rob Swain, the Global COO of KFC. Tune in as we dive into how technology and conversational analytics have unlocked actionable insights for KFC.  I learn more about how in each of their 27,000 restaurants, every manager takes on the role of a part-...

David Carvalho joins me in a conversation sharing his insights on how the Naoris Protocol is revolutionizing cybersecurity for enterprises and individuals in today's hyper-connected world. In this episode, we'll explore the decentralized cybersecurity mesh architecture (dCSMA) that protects networks and data by turning every connected device into a trusted validator node.  We'll discuss how Naoris...

Today we explore the future of recruitment and the role of AI in creating a more equitable and efficient job market. In this episode, we are joined by Malcolm Burenstam Linder, the CEO of Alva Labs, a company that is dedicated to using technology to revolutionize the recruitment process. We start by discussing the traditional recruitment methods that are known to promote bias and how technology ca...

In today's episode of the Tech Talks Daily Podcast, we delve into the world of entrepreneurship and investing with the guidance of Cap Treeger, a serial entrepreneur and investor. Join us as we explore the lessons he's learned from his own successes and failures in building multiple businesses in various industries. As the Wall Street Journal and National best-selling author of Finding the Way, Ca...

In this episode, we're diving into the world of refurbished tech devices, e-waste, and the great digital divide. Our special guest is Biju Nair, EVP & President of the Global Connected Living business unit at Assurant, a leading provider of device protection, support, and logistics solutions for mobile devices, smart homes, and connected devices. Biju's expertise in the wireless industry spans mor...

On today's episode of Tech Talks Daily, I am joined by Bianca Peel and Frank Duffy, the founder of Code Division, a non-profit organisation and SQA-certified learning centre in Scotland. They are on a mission to provide free digital education to those who need it most, focusing on individuals who are unemployed, facing barriers to employment, and from underrepresented backgrounds in tech. As autom...

Last week at the X4 Summit, I dived into the world of customer experience with Maggie Butler, Director of Customer Experience at Allianz. With keynotes from inspirational figures like Martha Stewart, Sean White, Tony Hawks, and The Killers, this event is packed with excitement. But my conversation with Maggie takes center stage in this episode. We explore how Allianz, a travel insurance company as...

Today's guest is Matt Andrew, UK Managing Director and Partner at Ekimetrics. The global data science consultancy helps brands improve their marketing performance, understand customers, and enhance operational excellence through analytics and data science.  Ekimetrics uses econometrics as a basis and employs triangulated methods such as Marketing Mix Optimisation (MMO) to ensure that brands make c...

Corey Nachreiner, CSO at WatchGuard, joins me in a conversation about the latest cybersecurity predictions for 2023 from WatchGuard's Threat Lab research team. Our guest then shares the story behind the batch of predictions for 2023, offering different takes on potential hacks and attacks in various categories.  We discuss two matchups: "Insurers Going Vertical" and "Targeting Vendors and Partners...

In this episode, we have invited Harishkarthik Gunalan, a crypto enthusiast and expert in the gaming industry, to share his insights on CoinFantasy. Harishkarthik will delve into the key USPs and innovations of CoinFantasy, and how it differs from other Play-to-Earn model games. He also shares his thoughts on the future of this space, new innovations and trends in the De-Fi Gaming Industry in 2023...

Join me on the Tech Talks Daily podcast as I welcome Charles Frankievich, Director of Consumer Insights at Shake Shack. In this episode, we discuss the critical role that technology and data play in shaping the customer experience at Shake Shack.  We discuss the brand's 5-year plan to become a national competitor and how insights from data and analytics helped Shake Shack truly understand how gues...

In this episode, we are joined by Matthew Scullion, the CEO of Matillion, a cloud data integration software company. Join us as we dive into an intriguing conversation about ETL and ELT - their differences, how to choose which one to use, and why making the wrong choice can lead to a waste of IT budgets. Matthew also sheds light on the challenges caused by the ever-increasing volume and complexity...

Over the last few years, the way we work has changed dramatically. We have transitioned from working in an office to working from home at scale to hybrid working. While this transition was challenging at first, we now expect to work from any device, on any network, in any location at any time. So the big question now is, how can we make work better? How can we improve the future of work? In this e...

In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I am joined by William Reeve, a serial tech entrepreneur with an extensive track record of founding and chairing successful high-growth tech businesses. William shares his insights on why the rental sector has been overlooked by the tech industry for so long, despite impacting a significant percentage of homes in the UK. As CEO of Goodlord, a RentTech company,...