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.

Sarah was a lawyer who saw the world was changing, even when those she worked with were blind to it. Taking a chance on a change that *felt* right, she switched careers, and hasn't looked back. Now CISO at UCL, she explains why Higher Education is unmatched as a place to learn the best principals of information security.

If you think joining UCL might help your own career, check out what opportunities there are currently available: https://microsites.harveynash.co.uk/ucl/home

Sarah Lawson, CISO at UCL, explains why HE is the best place to learn your craft!

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?

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?

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”

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?

Simon set-up Curated 3 years ago to focus on client goals rather than individual digital marketing channels working in silo. However technology is forcing him to consider how he builds his business. Find out why on his episode of the podcast.

Tech Talks ft Simon Douglass

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

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

On this episode of Tech Talks we chat to Mike Bishop, Talent Acquisition Leader EMEA, at Dell. He talks to us about his hiring strategy in the business and overcoming the tech talent shortage. 

Later in the show we chat about blockchain and Jack has his product of the week.

https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gJDtCoYOLtX555OHNh52n?domain=techcrunch.com

Tech Talks meet Mike Bishop, Talent Acquisition Leader EMEA at Dell

Daniel is the COO of BuffaloGrid, the mobile power and internet service for the off-grid world. They are on a mission to connect the next billion. The platform uses solar energy, innovative technology and a cashless payment system to provide power-as-a-service where it’s needed most, helping users integrate into the digital world.

Also on today's pod, a chat about AI and the seas:

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/ai-tech-offers-hope-for-coral-reefs_uk_5b6435cde4b0b15abaa213fa

TechTalks meets Daniel Fogg, COO at BuffaloGrid

the internet industry. In this interview we focus on putting users in charge of the content they see online, and building a user driven means to police and regulate content platforms.

Also in the pod, Coca-Cola, Costa and digital strategies:

https://www.uktech.news/news/industry-analysis/a-data-led-loyalty-programme-will-help-costa-coffee-following-its-acquisition-20180831

Tech Talks with Ben Williams, Director of Advocacy, EYEO

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

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

Kate Ward joins us to talk about her role at Refinery29; the global media and entertainment company focused on celebrating women, their diverse voices and experiences. We discuss purpose, what on the agenda for Refinery29 and how to appeal to women across different platforms and geographies.

Also on the show we talk about Intra, a censor-busting app from Google: 
https://techcrunch.com/2018/10/03/googles-cyber-unit-jigsaw-introduces-intra-a-security-app-dedicated-to-busting-censorship/

Tech Talks meets Kate Ward, Executive Vice-President of Refinery29

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

On Today's show, Dave is talking to Christian Beegan CTO and co-founder at Sumo Logic a Cloud-native Machine Data Analytics Platform for DevSecOps. Dave met up with Christian at this year's Web Summit. 

Jack and Josie talk about Facebook’s dirty deals with other big businesses and also look at the Guardian’s top tech gadgets of the year!

It's the last episode of Tech Talks before Dave returns. A huge thank you to the brilliant Jack Pearce for taking the reigns and our guest co-host Josie Rollings.

#ForTheLoveofTech

Tech Talks meets Christian Beedgen, CTO and co founder at Sumo Logic

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

Ras Shah is a Director and the Chief Revenue Officer at OKRA Technologies. OKRA are on a mission to save and improve human lives, by creating the world’s most trustworthy AI analytics engine for healthcare. We discuss the challenges in realising that mission, and how best to work with much larger partners. 

In part two Dave and Jack discuss Squad, the app that allows you to be alone, together…
https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/17/squad-screenshare/ 

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 167 with Rasim Shah, Chief Revenue Officer at OKRA Technologies

Naimish Gohill joins the podcast to talk about his journey from lost 16-year old, to successful founder and CEO. Satchel started as a mission to transform homework and communication in Naimish’s school has transformed into a global brand, saving teachers time, improving schools and streamlining classroom management. 

Jack and Dave share their latest insight on the tech market with a special focus on the most exciting UK tech startups.

Whilst you’re here, vote for our Technology Personality of the Year! Details are here: https://app.hubspot.com/content-detail/4452630/landing-page/7063116024/performance

Episode 177 with Naimish Gohil, Founder & CEO of Satchel

On the show today we chat with Karsten, the COO of UKCloud. Karsten was a deeply technical professional who has pivoted his career to focus on customer service and culture. In this interview we’re exploring how he’s implementing a customer centric culture at UKCloud and helping the business go through a period of rapid growth.

We’re at Big Data World on Wednesday, and Dave is hosting the main stage! Come and have a chat, and hear from a rage of incredible speakers: https://bit.ly/2BV3ZaN

Episode 181 with Karsten Smet, COO of UKCloud Ltd

On today’s show we’re joined by Jason Dormieux, Global CTO at Wavemaker; except he’s a CTO with a difference, because the ‘T’ is for transformation. We chat about how the products you build change your own organisation, how sometimes incremental steps aren’t enough, and query if data is sexy or not. 

Dave and Jack then discuss a couple of pieces of tech news (such as Apple’s foray into banking), and we’re raising awareness of our partnership with Alive & Kicking. If they sound like a charity you want to support, and you think we need extra running motivation, please support us/them; https://www.justgiving.com/teams/techtalksharveynash

Episode 187 with Jason Dormieux, Global CTO at Wavemaker

What is transhumanism? Enhancing the human experience via technology. Why should we care about transhumanism? Regulation is a huge topic that we often discuss. Transhumanism is theoretical but forces us to think about ethics and the challenges faced by society in a new light, with technology playing a key role. It takes arguments to the extremes. To help us through this slightly ‘out-there’ debate we welcome Kate Levchuk to the show. Kate is a Forbes contributor, conference host and speaker, and runs the website www.kategoestech.com 

Kate is also part of our panel at our live show discussing AI in enterprise on the 9th May. We’ve got a packed program, we’re announcing the winner of our Tech Personality of the Year and we’ve got an Unbound ticket giveaway. We’d love you to join us: http://meetu.ps/e/GCFZd/zhMPk/f

Episode 190 with Kate Levchuk, tackling transhumanism

Paul Schulz, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Perkbox, joins us this Easter Monday. We’re talking all about culture, innovation and the role of the product and technology functions in fast growing businesses. We get the views of someone who has been building software products for 27 years into how to scale a digital business successful. From everyone at Tech Talks, Happy Easter!  

On the 9th May we’re going ‘Live’ with a show you can join! We’ve got a packed program, we’re announcing the winner of our Tech Personality of the Year and we’ve got an Unbound ticket giveaway. Come join us: http://meetu.ps/e/GCFZd/zhMPk/f

Episode 193 with Paul Schulz, CPTO at Perkbox

Ian is the CTO of GL Education, a North-East based EdTech business. We talk about why the industry resonated with him, and how data can unlock a whole new approach to education that not only helps teachers, but helps better understand students as a whole.

GL Education are currently hiring. If the North-East sounds like it might be a place to continue or kick-start your career, why not check out what positions they have available? https://microsites.harveynash.com/gleducation/

We are running the Hackney Half Marathon on the 19th of May for Alive & Kicking. You’ve heard all about them in the show advert… please help us support them: https://www.justgiving.com/teams/techtalksharveynash

Episode 199 with Ian Tufts, CTO at GL Education

Today’s guest is Coen, co-founder of Hiber. We’re talking about low-cost IOT solutions, in particular how miniature satellites at helping to get the world online and improve global connectivity from around 10%. We explore Hiber, their evolution and Coen’s journey into tech (despite his best intentions)! 

In our Tech News section of the show Dave and Jack talk about the introduction of robotics in care: https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/robots-caregiving-for-the-elderly/

Episode 205 with Coen Janssen, co-founder of Hiber

Devika guests on the show to talk openly about the abuse she, and many more women, have suffered. We talk about the strength found in community and how supporting each other gives voice to others. Dave and Jack then ask if men need to be more critical of themselves and others.

Devika Wood, cofounder of I Am Arla, is fighting back against abuse.

Kevin is an actuary with over 20 years consulting experience. However, he's concerned with the growing gap in understanding of how to ensure your pension and finances work for you since the Pension Freedoms Act. That's led him to build Guiide, a platform with close ties to the new tech pension offerings.

Kevin Hollister, founder of Guiide, talks about the lack of understanding around pensions.

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