Tech Talks

On the show today we talk to two business helping to create environments for healthier, happier, more productive work. Sanj Bhayro is GM EMEA for Asana. In the interview he explores how data is helping inform organisations that collaboration is really about process, not where you are when you work or how many meetings you have. Then David talks to Spoke's founder and co-CEO Ariana Alexander-Sefre. Spoke is using science to link music and health. Want to feel confident for an interview? Spoke has a tailored playlist that'll do the trick. As mentioned in the show you can find extra material from Asana on their website: https://asana.com/resources

So what does the future of marketing look like? Like all industry ChatGPT has posed a question without clear answers. As companies scramble to respond we spoke to two organisations at the for front of marketing and creative; Semrush and Picsart First up we meet Andrew Warden, CMO at Semrush. Then David talks to Mikayel Vardanyan, CPO and founder of Picsart. Both interviews were recorded in the media suite of WebSummit Rio.

On today's podcast we talk to Meredith Whittaker, President of Signal. David sat down with her fresh from the stage at Web Summit Rio, and quizzes her on the need for privacy and her concerns regarding the direction of the Online Safety Bill in the UK, as well as federal and state regulation more broadly.

Technology innovation in people and HRtech may only reach about 60% of our community. Today we're questioning that, asking how we bring the everyone with us, and question the tension between innovation and integration. Again we go back to Unleash America, this time with Caitlin Motley, Talent and Development Director for Africa, Eurasia and the Middle East at Coca-Cola, and Lydia Wu, Panasonic's Senior Director for People, Talent and Operations in North America.

On today's show we're back on the floor of Unleash America in Las Vegas. We're talking to HCA Healthcare's Davita Carpenter (VP HR) as she tries not to feel overwhelmed by tech. Then we meet Meg Bear, SAP Success Factors' President and Chief Product Officer. She underlines the need for organisations to be able to 'unlearn'. If you're in Rio for WebSummit let David know - he's on LinkedIn so connect. We'd love to meet you!

Michael Doughty is the CSO of Swindon, as well as the founder of disruptive sportwear brand Hylo Athletics. Sustainability remains a crucial topic in the technology sector, so we took a step back to see how an entrepreneur was approaching issues such as the supply chain.

On the podcast today we are talking about careers, learning and hiring. First we talk to Michael Blakley, co-founder of Equitas. Michael has built a platform to create equity and fairness, and has made up his own job title in the process. He's an example of a non-linear career professional. Another is Anna Buldakova, CEO and co-founder of Meander (formerly Vektor AI). So in the age of non-linear careers what counts and how do you stay relevant?

Today we're talking to Binance Charity and School of Code, as they look for solutions to the ongoing, deepening skills crisis. Join David, Chris Meah (Digital Leader of the Year 2022) and James Aslett in a conversation that extends beyond just skills. https://www.schoolofcode.co.uk/

Today we're exploring the power of storytelling and connecting with an audience. First David talks to Hoffman European MD Mark Pinsent. His one wish? That businesses walking through his door were open to being interrogated. Then we swap London for the West Coast and talk to Frequence President Oliver Jacob. Here we hear the need to stay close to sales and not build technology in a bubble. If you're planning to be at either Unleash America in Las Vegas, or Web Summit in Rio, let us know! We'd love to say hello.

Today we're talking to Version 1's CTO, Brad Mallard. Brad's organisation are helping a huge number of organisations navigate investment in cloud. But what about further investment in data and analytics, and how does sustainability feature?