Matthew is CISO at 118 118 Money. In today's show he shares his thoughts on the role security professionals play in startups, and how they need to be see as growth enablers. In his role he helps make sure fintech organisations have risk management and cyber strategy in place, which might have to be retro-fitted.

Matthew Bryant tells us how security professionals need advocate their role as growth enablers.

James is Director of the Advanced Research Computing Centre at UCL. In this episode he talks about the practical application of data intensive research; what does NLP mean to a historian, now able to read every book written in the 19th century at once?

James is looking to expand his team. If ARCC sounds like the place for you head to: https://microsites.harveynash.co.uk/ucl/home

Also - GO CHECK OUT THE TECH WOMEN 100 (we implore you): https://wearetechwomen.com/techwomen100-awards-full-shortlist-2021/

James Hetherington discusses the need to be both 'the craftsperson and the scholar'.

Security Bytes is a podcast from the Tech Talks stable (Nash Squared). Jim Tiller, Group CISO, talks to leading figures in the industry as we step into the darker side of tech...

This Friday we bring you a discussion about the evolution managing cyber risk within the context of today's threats and the migration to transformative technical solutions and applications.

Cyber Risk Renaissance with Jim Tiller and Dustin Owens

Today we talk to Lewis Silkin's CTO Alex Bazin. We're chatting about investment in technology, helping make people happy and not forgetting the human factor.

Karolina Fidrych also drops in to tell us about this year's Boycott Your Bed - find out more about Action for Children, and the Harvey Nash team's efforts, below:

https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/
https://www.justgiving.com/team/harveynash22

Can technology makes lawyers happy?

On the show today we're exploring generative AI, analytics, and data. As the world goes crazy for ChatGPT are we ready to unlock it's potential?

First we talk to Dmitry Shapiro, CEO of Koji. Dimitry is convinced we're entering a new phase of our relationship with generative AI, and asks us to look at creativity again, and ourselves 'what's good enough'?

Then we meet Anthony Deighton, Chief Product Officer at Tamr. If AI is going to play a key role in enterprise, perhaps we need to improve the quality of data it's built on.

Also we mentioned Amber's London Marathon attempt for Mind. Please support her if you can: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/amber-harrison8

If AI is the answer, what's the question? Are humans scalable..?

Today Richard Felton-Thomas joins us to talk about the bias in sport talent spotting. AI Scout is an app that uses data to benchmark talent, giving scouts a tool to augment their activities and give more opportunity to those who might otherwise miss out. On the eve (almost) of the FIFA Women's World Cup, we're celebrating anything that expands inclusion and opportunity,

We also chat about Reality+, who have partnered with OTZ Sports to launch 'Own The Zone', a game with technology at it's heart.

Can AI reduce bias in sports talent spotting and give equal opportunity?

Sumeet Arora, Chief Development Officer at ThoughtSpot, and Benn Stancil, formerly the Chief Technology Officer at Mode (and now ThoughtSpot) join us to discuss the merger of their two businesses. Why is there a match, how has it worked? On top of that what are the founder learnings for Benn, who’s successfully sold his business.
 
Would you share the digital print of your iris? Kenya thinks you shouldn’t. Find out more here:
https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/2/23817147/kenya-worldcoin-suspended-sam-altman-eyeball-scanning

What makes a merger successful?

Gonçalo Gaiolas, the new Chief Product Officer at SoSafe joins us to talk about his approach to product development. He also sets out his belief that Europe is the perfect environment to build meaningful technology organizations.

We're heading to Berlin of IFA. Here is The Verge with a take on what to expect: https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/26/23844529/smart-home-matter-ifa-2023-tech-show 

Whilst we've got you please add your voice to our Digital Leadership Report, and unlock your own peer bench-marking report. Click on the following link: https://nashsquared.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4HrZQkkT863RHKK?source=TechTalks

Gonçalo helps us to understand the power of “the human firewall”

SigmaOS is a whole new browser experience, making it easier for you to be fast and better at what you do on the Internet. Or that's the claim by founder and CEO Mahyad Ghassemibouyaghchi. Picked byY Combinator as 'Product of the Month' are you convinced?

Also, 'Amazon for Kids' launches a conversation Gen-AI aimed at children. Excited, concerned? It's fair to say David and Amber need convincing.

Is this the team building the new 'home' of the internet?

Today we are joined by Former BBC Presenter and Founder of 'The Brilliant Communicator' Nima Abu-Wardeh, to find out how to say what you want and be heard!

Nima teaches how to communicate efficiently, raise your profile, and be seen, and is helping those searching for work but also founders create a presence and go from chase to chosen! 

Find out more about how Nima can help you by signing up to her weekly newsletter, https://www.finding-nima.com/newsletter.

How to stop the 'ego-fest' and say what you want and be heard.

Todd Olson is the founder and CEO of Pendo, a company on a mission to elevate the world's experience of software. Today we're asking, are companies ready for AI, or worse... are they scared?

Also on the show we talk about heat pump in New York City: https://www.theverge.com/23951214/heat-pump-nycha-public-housing-electric-sustainable

We also share Harry McCracken's piece on OpenAI in Fast Company: https://www.fastcompany.com/90986455/openais-meltdown-wont-be-the-last-corporate-drama-spurred-by-ai

Why might companies want to switch AI off?

Felix Atkin (CEO and founder of Sharesy) joins the podcast to talk about building a platform that allows community spaces across London take bookings, revitalizing their use. It's an impact startup inspired by the want to do good, and the work of previous 'Tech Talks' alumni such as Tessa Clarke.

Also on today's show, a new feature, the 'Friday News Flash'. Cathy White draws our attention to crisis at Devternity. The whole article is at: https://www.404media.co/devternity-fake-speakers-eduard-sizovs/

Lastly you might notice some new music on the show. We've partnered with the amazing Lemzi (more on this in a few episodes). Give him a follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5TACkrIqhdLJmX1TcjpDKu?si=K1qaPSv0S_2heRilEKp2DQ

We discover how tech is giving new life to local community spaces.

On today's show we welcome David Wong, Chief Product Officer at Thomson Reuters, to the podcast. Thomson Reuters have a report exploring AI and productivity. Productivity has been on the lips of so many in the industry since the Pandemic, but what does the data actually say?

We talk about the report at length, but download it here for yourself: https://www.thomsonreuters.com/en/campaigns/future-of-professionals.html

You might notice some new music on the show. We've partnered with the amazing Lemzi (more on this in a few episodes). Give him a follow on Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/5TACkrIqh…v0S_2heRilEKp2DQ

What does GenAI really mean for the future of professionals?

We know there is a climate crisis, but what can we do? 

Joel Tasche (founder and co-CEO of Cleanhub) took matters into his own hands, and here talks about Cleanhub's mission and the circular economy. 

We're also talking about the importance of storytelling as a founder: https://www.forbes.com/sites/abdoriani/2022/10/24/storytelling-tips-for-founder-from-the-science-of-storytelling-by-will-storr/?sh=18860eb5783e

We're drowning in plastic, so how can technology help?

45% of women are leaving within the first 8 years of their career. How can we stop that and celebrate women? Sarah Persov, Engineering Team Lead at Dojo, talks about championing women in technology and her career, and why her advice for her boss is refreshingly direct.

Also on the show we chat to the artist behind out sound, Lemzi. Check out his music and shows on his website: https://www.lemzi.com/

Sarah's message is simple, "Don't be a dick".

Web Summit was all about AI… yes. But more than that; it was how technology is continually being used to push boundaries and democratize services and information. Here are two more examples concerning mental health and impact investment! Helping shine a light on these topics are Tom Winterton, Head of Platform at Invest Engine, and Michel Valstar, CEO of BlueSkyeye AI.

Also on the show we're chatting about the most searched Google searches! Thanks to Calum Warren-Piper at PHA for drawing attention to this article: https://www.semafor.com/article/12/11/2023/googles-year-in-search-results-revealed

The music on Tech Talks is by London artist Lemzi. Check out his music and store at www.lemzi.com

A month on, we look back to our conversations at Web Summit

Steve Salvin (Chief Executive at Aiimi) has been helping organisations make sense of their data for a long time. Whilst the terms are new, the processes aren't necessarily. So amongst experimentation, and some banning AI, what actually comes next, and who should be steering the direction of your business?

Also on today's show we have a chat about an article on Unleash (by Lucy Buchholz) about a study which suggests 18% of North American employees are considering leaving their role in 2024: https://www.unleash.ai/company-culture/18-of-american-employees-are-considering-leaving-their-current-roles-in-2024/

The music on Tech Talks is by London artist Lemzi. Check out his music and store at www.lemzi.com

"In 5-7 years, 70% of business activities will be done by GenAI": Are you ready?

Suki Fuller was recently named the most influential woman in UK technology by Computer Weekly. What's got Suki to this point in her career, and who or what were her inspirations? How is she trying to help the next generation of industry leaders?

Also on today's episode we hear from Richard Davies, UK Managing Director at Netcompany. He's keen other leads pay attention to the lessons to be learned from the IT failures at the BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-67503126

The music on Tech Talks is by London artist Lemzi. Check out his music and store at www.lemzi.com

Introducing the UK's most influential women in tech… Suki Fuller

As a society we need to do better than digging up fossil fuels, and consumers should make better choices. But how does a company take that belief and turn it into a profitable enterprise? This Boxing Day we catch up with Satnam Surae, PhD, CTO and co-founder at Twig and ask about their path to success.

The music on Tech Talks is by London artist Lemzi. Check out his music and store at www.lemzi.com

The algorithm mightier than the pipette: is technology changing science?

Griffin Parry is CEO and founder of M3ter, a business powering every variation of usage-based pricing for companies at all stages of growth. 

He has already built and successfully exited one startup, and he's doing it all over again. What did he do last time that he won't this time around? What lessons are there for other entrepreneurs?

On the show David is also joined by 'Tech Talks Daily' host Neil C. Hughes, freelance journalist and industry commentator.

The music on Tech Talks is by London artist Lemzi. Check out his music and store at www.lemzi.com

What does it take to successfully exit?

Happy New Year! Is it new year, new you? 

Today we chat to Everyrun founder Alona Lashchenko, who's built a platform that's a running community that she hopes will tackle loneliness and obesity. That's despite having to leave Ukraine and relocate in Oxford.

Well here on the podcast it's new year, same content. We hope you enjoy the show in 2024 and thanks for listening! The music on Tech Talks is by London artist Lemzi. Check out his music and store at www.lemzi.com

It's the new year, could tackling health and your mental health be one of your resolutions?

In this episode Nic Combe joins me, and Jack, to chat through some of the topical issues in the tech sector before I interview HowNow CEO and founder Nelson. His interview is worth tuning in for, describing how he built the business and how his multiple startup experiences have shaped the company he runs today.

Tech Talks ft Nelson Sivalingam

This episode covers regulation, robots, driverless cars, and asks if the tech community only develops and designs for itself. The second part (and feature interview) in the show is with Jordan. He is running Dell's first global startup in residence - Fantoo. His journey is a fascinating listen and great addition to the series!

Tech Talks ft Jordan Fantaay

Julie is Director of Business Development, working across the health industry. She gives amazing insight into healthtech, and how that market is adapting to innovative products and their relative successes and challenges at wider adoption.

Tech Talks ft Julie Pelta

Sebastian is CEO of Parcelly, an app that puts you in charge of your parcels. You get the option of getting parcels delivered to an address that's convenient to you. The company display innovation and green credentials. Find out more in this week's podcast.

Tech Talks ft Sebastian Steinhauser

Go beyond banking with Revolut! This week's episode features the banking app offering "full stack" financial solutions. Edward describes why he joined the business and what's driving it forward.

Tech Talks with Edward Cooper from Revolut

Dom is the Exec Director of Coadec, the Coalition for the Digital Economy. He's responsible for giving a voice to digital businesses in policy matters. Given the political climate this is a role that's rather varied and busy at the moment! Have a listen to his thoughts on how best the sector can be represented and pull together.

Also this week we're asking for your support as we get ready for the Hackney Half Marathon - find out more here: bit.ly/2HcTe4B 

In other news former guests Thriva are hiring. If you're an infrastructure contractor check them and the job out. The podcast with CEO Hamish is in our archive and well worth a listen! https://thriva.workable.com/j/8034DA064D

Tech Talks with Dom Hallas from Coadec

Ems will help you find a new home by getting to know you. Alex Sullivan is building a business and a product with clear purpose behind it! Have a listen to his story on this weeks show, and gain his insight into funding and culture.

Tech Talks with Alex Sullivan from Ems

In today's London Tech Week special we talk to Richard Goold. He heads up EY’s Global Tech Law team and the UK & Ireland Fast Growth team, working with tech start ups and scales ups.

Also in today's show we talk about the announcement that the Tier 2 visa cap for doctors and nurses is being relaxed, and why that's good for tech!

Thursday's London Tech Week Special - Richard Goold

Ian Broom, CEO and Founder of Fliplet is our guest on this edition of the show. Fliplet is an app development platform, with the goal of making enterprise apps easier and more cost effective for companies to build and maintain. Since launch the product has already been used to develop apps for Marriott, Sky and Deloitte.

Also on the show Dave and Jack query what can be done to curb our obsession with phones:

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/brits-now-check-their-mobile-phones-every-12-minutes_uk_5b62bf60e4b0b15aba9fe3cb?utm_hp_ref=uk-tech

Tech Talks meet Ian Broom, CEO at Fliplet

Simon is CTO of Nominet UK, the domain name registrar. With responsibility for delivering the innovation pipeline, research and development through to commercialisation, Simon describes his role in helping avoid a 'Kodak moment'. During the chat we also talk about the role of education in helping shape the tech sector of the future.

Our article for today's show comes from UKTN;

https://www.uktech.news/news/industry-analysis/opportunity-for-startups-as-uk-ceos-increasingly-looking-for-innovation-partners-20180813

Tech Talks meets Simon McCalla, CTO of Nominet UK

Lydia is Co-Founder of healthtech start-up Forward Health, and building a platform to connect healthcare professionals. Forward Health have been hailed as one of the UK’s hottest healthcare startups. Lydia is also a clinician, and the crux of this interview focuses on why build a technology business, and why try and fix the NHS when all the advice said “don’t!”.

Also on the show, what are the security concerns behind Twitter's possible new feature?

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/twitter-is-testing-a-new-feature-that-shows-when-youre-online_uk_5b8ce3bfe4b0162f472518a9?utm_hp_ref=uk-tech

Tech Talks with Lydia Yarlott, Co-Founder at Forward Health

Today’s episode is made up of five recordings made at OpenActive. Stewarded by the Open Data Institute (ODI),  this is a growing community of sport and physical activity organisations and individuals. They work collaboratively as a sector to open up data about physical activity opportunities. On this show Sport England help set the scene before we talk to Sweat and Sound, Train as One, Onigo, GoSweat and iPrescribe.

Tech Talks visits OpenActive

This week’s guests are Brigad. They provide companies with an independent workforce, on-demand. Using digital expertise they’ve launched a matching technology product for qualified staff expanding the available workforce in record time. Brigad is accelerated by 50Partners, France's #1 startup accelerator, and Uber Technologies Inc. is part of Brigad's early investors.

Our news article welcomes Ben Falk (CEO of Yo-Da) back to the show to discuss China’s Social Credit System:

https://www.wired.co.uk/article/chinese-government-social-credit-score-privacy-invasion

Tech Talks meets Florent Malbranche and Jean Lebrument from Brigad

Peter is a serial entrepreneur with experience founding, scaling and selling businesses. His latest is Wagestream who have 2 simple goals;

1#: Destroy the Pay Day Loan industry. 
2#: Provide Financial Freedom to UK workers.

He shares his thoughts on the role of a founder, and what makes a startup valuable.

Dave and Jack also talk about a little dispute brewing between Ebay and Amazon:

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/ebay-amazon-lawsuit-sellers-poaching_uk_5bc850c6e4b0a8f17ee977d4?utm_hp_ref=uk-tech

Tech Talks meets Peter Briffett, CEO and cofounder of Wagestream

Three more interviews from the final day of Web Summit, and a wrap up with Jack. Dave picks over the general themes coming out of the conference and reasons for attending. We also hear from Shadow Cabinet member, Chi Onwurah MP.

Bonus Content - Tech Talks at Web Summit 2018 pt 2

When Dave the Dad is away… the kids will play! On the latest podcast Jack hosts and our expert-stand-in Josie joins him, fear not, we didn’t act too silly. Dave is still with us (in spirit) chatting to returning guest Kelly Walters, CEO of 101 Way’s. The product-focused technology consultancy. He talks to Dave about growing a business of just himself to over 100 people in under 2 years and what it takes to expand a team out to Europe. 

The news stories for the episode are Jack’s choice, so be warned. We look at how London and Edinburgh is set to trial self-driving cars and also Patreon banning alt-right content creator Milo Yiannopoulos from earning money on its platform. 

1 down, 3 to go, until Dave returns. He was desperate to tell us he saw Meg and Wes from Love Island on his beach… alright for some! 


https://www.uktech.news/news/london-edinburgh-trial-self-driving-cars-20181205

https://mashable.com/article/patreon-bans-milo-yiannopoulos-alt-right-creators/?europe=true#KuDRVDLKKiql

Tech Talks meets Kelly Waters, Founder and CEO at 101 ways

Hannah Allen has been an Associate Medical Director at Babylon Health. She talks about femtech and how a lot of tech is created for men by men, how data needs to be handled with responsibility, and how technology is helping grant access and health education to communities in poorer parts of the world.

Also on the show… Dave and Jack talk about social media’s role in parenting, and an app that locks your kid’s phone if they ignore your texts!
https://thenextweb.com/syndication/2019/01/11/sharing-your-childrens-bad-behavior-on-social-media-is-making-it-worse/ 
https://www.news.com.au/technology/gadgets/mobile-phones/dad-creates-app-that-locks-your-childs-phone-until-they-answer-your-text/news-story/cc3f770a6ad3f1687133618fe4188a16

Whilst you’re here, head over to www.audible.co.uk/techtalks for your free month-trial and start your year with a great listening experience!

Episode 165 with Dr Hannah Allen, Associate Medical Director at Babylon Health

Today we’re talking to Dr Jessica Barker, co-CEO of Cygenta and recent collaborator with Palo Alto Networks. Why collaborate? Palo Alto Networks put a survey into the field to determine how people feel about cyber security with the help of YouGov, and there are some interesting lessons for industry in the findings! How many in cyber consider people to be the weakest link…? 

Whilst you’re here, join us at Tech Hub London on August the 22nd. We’re putting together a panel to discuss how culture is affecting the workplace: https://www.meetup.com/Tech-Talks-meetup/events/263032564/

Dr Jessica Barker, Co-CEO of Cygenta, discusses people sentiment towards cyber security.

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