Tech Talks

🎉 Another huge milestone reached for the Tech Talks podcast, with many more to come! Today the podcast reached (an official) 700 Episodes! 🤩 That's 9 years with over 850 guests from more than 20 countries, with 6000 listens a month! Although we have a small, but mighty, team here at Tech Talks, it does not go unnoticed the work of everyone that has made this podcast what it is today! 😁 👏🏼 A huge thank you to every guest we have had the fortune of speaking to, your insight into every area of the industry is what brings listeners from every corner of life and keeps us up-to-date with all the newest tech news! 🎬 In recent years the podcast has allowed us to expand our portfolio into video and documentary content which would not have been possible without the help and friendship of the guys at Sound & Colour Films! We've travelled (like today we are off to TechBBQ), filmed long days and had plenty of laughs and we can't wait for future projects... ☀ As you often see, Tech Talks is an international podcast! In recent years we can landed ourselves in Portugal, the USA, Brazil, Germany, and right now Denmark, and our attendance at events like Web Summit, Collision Conf, TechBBQ and UNLEASH, have allowed us to be 'An industry's voice'. Hearing from people from every culture, country and background: diversity is the key to everything we do! Last but not least, thank you to our co-hosts, Akeesh Khokhar, Cat Astier, and occasionally Samuel Bailey, who join us at the start of every episode to chat about whatever is going on that day, it's always a lot of fun! 😄 A huge thank you to everyone that has contributed to these first 700 episodes of Tech Talks, next stop 10 year Anniversary! 😊 Harvey Nash Crimson NashTech David Savage Sound & Colour Films Sonya Barlow Thomas J. Vosper Brenna Barnett Hannah Stevens Alisa Cohn Michael Goldberg #podcast #milestone #700episodes #technews #technology

😮 Unleashing Generative AI with Arash Ghazanfari.   In today’s interview we chat with Arash Ghazanfari UK CTO for Dell Technologies, who dives into five powerful strategies to help digital leaders maximise the potential of Generative AI.    Enterprise data, whether customer insights, operational metrics, or market intelligence, is a valuable differentiator, fuelling impactful AI initiatives when used strategically. Instead of moving data to the cloud, Arash suggests bringing AI capabilities directly to the data, enhancing control and reducing costs. 😎 To avoid vendor lock-in, Arash recommends open, modular architectures that adapt to evolving needs and stresses the value of building an open AI ecosystem by collaborating across platforms like Nvidia, Intel, and Meta.   Is your organization using these strategies to drive its AI journey? 🎙 Take a listen now and join the conversation and share your approach below! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eK5kU9c2 #GenerativeAI #DigitalTransformation #DellTechnologies

Can AI help to create a better informed voter population? 😎 💥 Whilst here in the UK the 5th of November marks the historical Guy Fawkes Night, today is also a big day for those across the pond as Election Day arrives. 🇺🇸 Amongst fears around AI, we are always hoping that it can propel us into a more positive future. With so much misinformation out there, Dominic-Madori Davis tells us of a new app giving people the correct information all in one place; not only that but the exact info you want to find! 🤳🏼 👀 AI has become a commodity to much of the Western world, and now it can help us become the most well informed voter population. Founder Mark L. says “The app is especially important now to exist as a verifiably non-biased source for information... If people weren’t so uninformed and knew more about the issues and candidates they were voting for instead of just voting for the team, they’d feel less like they got cheated or lied to.” 'My Ballot' can now be used in the US and soon to come to many other countries. Find out more here 👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/eNh_iFqv #USElection #5November #TechNews #AI #InformedVoters

🌎 "In terms of Europe and the US, I think culturally, and our value system is matched perfectly…Americans love going to Europe…they enjoy meeting new people and getting new ideas." We’re joined by Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, who shares his vision for tech that uplifts humanity—and why open collaboration between Europe and the US is so vital. 🤝 Gary dives into the "human-centric" focus of the upcoming #CES2025, with themes around sustainability, energy creation, and collaborative solutions to global challenges. How could the election result potentially influence relationships and cooperation between the US and European tech ecosystems? If these are areas of the industry and global market that you're concerned about too, take a listen! 🎧 https://lnkd.in/eNT3SX-f #CES #USElection #TechnologyPodcast #TechTalks #ConsumerTech

Fintech meets fandom: How FIS is transforming fan experiences with embedded finance. ⚽️ In today's episode we’re joined by Tony Warren, EVP of Strategy and Solutions Management at FIS. 🎙️ FIS is revolutionising fan experiences through its innovative partnership with Fulham Football Club, leveraging embedded finance and digital banking solutions to create seamless, rewarding interactions for sports enthusiasts. Tony dives into how fintech is breaking out of traditional roles to become a powerful tool for consumer engagement—showing us how FIS’s gameplan is transforming fan interactions on a global scale. 🌍 From enhancing fan loyalty to bringing brands and audiences closer together, this is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of fintech and sports! 🎧 https://lnkd.in/emMpdxKx #podcast #fintech #fulhamfootballclub #embeddedfinance #technews

Is co-working cool? 😎 A key takeaway from the Nash Squared 2024 Tech Talent and Salary Report has been how we feel as an industry about the hybrid model. Over half of respondents feeling supported with hybrid work, with 2 days in office a happy balance. ✌🏼 As the positives of office days come back into view, many of us that have moved away from the city since COVID or are on a 1-2 days in office routine are finding ways to stay social and work around others, this that spurred a dramatic increase in co-working spaces. Now across many cities across the UK, co-working spaces are advancing at a rapid rate providing a place to work, as well as meet-ups, clubs and events to enjoy the rest of the week. 💻 Have you used a co-working space? Are these new perks enough for you to join one? 😃 #coworking #london #hybridwork #remoteworking #officebased

😯 In this episode, we dive into the incredible journey of Ellison Anne Williams from working at the National Security Agency to now CEO of Enveil! Dr. Williams shares unique insights into her career path, the culture of critical thinking in high-stakes environments, and her passion for privacy-enhancing technologies. In the recent Nash Squared Salary and Talent Report, we saw a growing number of alternative routes into industry, and Ellison is a prime example of one of these unique routes to entrepreneurship! 😃 Tune into this really insightful episode here! 👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/ehHE7C6M To find out more about current salary trends, popular working models, the realities of Gen AI and more industry insights, download a free copy of the Nash Squared Tech Talent and Salary Report here 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/eQivbuaH David Savage Tech Talks Enveil #entrepreneurship #techleadership #womeninleadership #femalefounder #technews

Three months after our first private screening at the The National Robotarium—and following stops in New York, London, and Leeds—our film on Robotics and AI is now available for everyone to watch! 🎥 🤖 We set out to uncover the real stories and insights behind the AI hype, making it practical and meaningful. Our goal? To educate, inform, and spark thoughtful debate about AI and robotics—topics that often get swept up in wild predictions. So, are businesses truly ready for this tech revolution? What should they be thinking about? And how do we set the right boundaries as AI evolves? 👉🏼 Grab 30 minutes and join us as we explore this rapidly changing landscape. You can watch it now on our website or YouTube! 🎬 👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/e47Qtr44 Slalom Nash Squared Harvey Nash The National Robotarium Bioliberty NashTech Sound & Colour Films Caroline Grant Steve Maclaren Conan Bradley Stewart Miller David Savage

"So much of your life is spent, in a sense, repressing some aspect of yourself whilst you're having to fight challenges to get in or to get on or whatever it is, that it has meant a huge amount of mental health problems, mental health challenges for black people." 🎙 Today David passes the mic to Harvey Nash’s Emmanuel Nii Sackey, who leads the conversation as a member of the community for an insightful #BlackHistoryMonth episode. We explore the role of mentorship in career advancement, the challenges faced by underrepresented professionals, and why accessible mentorship can make a lasting impact. As leaders, are we truly making mentorship available to those who need it most? Is emerging talent being given the opportunities and contacts that our generation had to fight for? 🎧 Tune in to hear stories and advice on creating pathways to opportunity through mentorship—and share how mentorship has influenced your journey. 👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/eCBGFXc7

A Look Ahead to CES 2025! 😯 On today's episode, Brian Comiskey marked his fifth anniversary at the Consumer Technology Association by joining David in Amsterdam at CES Unveiled to discuss the biggest themes and trends shaping #CES2025! Brian dives deep into how AI is driving sustainability, from innovations that optimise energy usage to technologies that are actively contributing to a greener future. He also shares insights on digital coexistence—the seamless blend of technology and our physical lives. Don’t miss this conversation on the future of AI, sustainability, and what’s next at CES 2025. Will you be heading to Las Vegas too? 🎙️ https://lnkd.in/eMV-9Myd #CES2025 #Sustainability #AI #DigitalTransformation #Innovation