Tech Talks
Harvey Nash
Welcome to Tech Talks (A Podcast about Technology Leaders and Leadership).
We explore the stories behind the most recognisable names in industry and the startups you’re yet to hear from. The innovation, cultural transformation and investment stories driving technology with host David Savage.
If you’re interested in the latest ideas on AI, data, cyber-security this is the show for you. Follow and join the conversation.
Tech Talks is powered by Harvey Nash, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Find out more about our solutions at https://www.harveynash.co.uk/
We explore the stories behind the most recognisable names in industry and the startups you’re yet to hear from. The innovation, cultural transformation and investment stories driving technology with host David Savage.
If you’re interested in the latest ideas on AI, data, cyber-security this is the show for you. Follow and join the conversation.
Tech Talks is powered by Harvey Nash, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Find out more about our solutions at https://www.harveynash.co.uk/
Episodes
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Oct 29, 2021 • 45min
Jack and Quin explain how data is helping tackle one of the biggest global killers.
Jack O'Meara and Quin Wills are co-founders of Ochre Bio, a biotech business developing therapies for livers containing excess fat, using genomics, computation, and whole human livers kept alive outside the human body. Why is this important? Liver disease is the only top ten killer that's on the rise globally.
Oct 26, 2021 • 35min
James Hetherington discusses the need to be both 'the craftsperson and the scholar'.
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/
Oct 22, 2021 • 51min
Abbas and Rami have created a tool (YouMakr) students will adore.
Abbas and Rami are cofounders of YouMakr, previously an invention platform, now using AI to create original text for students, Is it their work? Is it cheating? Is it simply progress? We delve into their pivot and where the platform is going.
Oct 19, 2021 • 40min
Andy Dean has found a tech solution to highlight the value of live music
Andy is CEO of TagMix, a piece of software which adds high quality audio to user-generated video. This helps performers, venues and marketeers to position live music to as wide an audience as possible on social media.
Also on the show we discuss the top startups and Web Summit, here is our list: https://websummit.com/
Oct 15, 2021 • 34min
Pete points out how liability can be turned into a customer success story.
Pete Howroyd is CEO and founder of Swapi, a loyalty platform that frees up choice to the customer, whilst reducing the liabilities accrued on the financial books. WIth a BETA version of the app launch soon, his was a great time to chat to Pete.
Enjoyed the whole podcast? Here is the article Dave and Amber discuss: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2021/oct/11/digital-gender-gap-cost-low-income-countries-billions-india-egypt-nigeria-women
Oct 12, 2021 • 35min
Sam Davies introduces me to concept of a referral 'jam'!
Sam, CEO of Real Links, talks to the podcast about internal referrals, how gamification and 'jams' can herald fantastic results, and questions the data we hold on skills within our organisations. What skills do you measure internally, and why?
Oct 8, 2021 • 40min
Gerry, from Street Group, talks about company culture and inclusion.
Gerry joins us to talk about the Street Group and his journey to the role of technical lead. He talks about moving to the UK, culture and 'banter'. Can we ensure we keep people together in a hybrid world using the lessons we learnt in during multiple lockdowns?
Oct 5, 2021 • 39min
Sarah Lawson, CISO at UCL, explains why HE is the best place to learn your craft!
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
Sep 30, 2021 • 33min
How are the Ahead Partnership helping business make a difference?
This playlist is a collection of four interviews to celebrate International Podcast Day, all recorded in Leeds to celebrate Leeds Digital Festival 2021.
You'll find insight here from Tred's CEO Will Smith, The Ahead Partnership (Suzie Bell), The Coder's Guild (Crispin Read) and Jonny Ross, content guru from Fleek Marketing.
Also - you'll here us mention The Coder's Guild LGBTQ+ Hack. Take part! https://www.lgbtqhack.com/
Sep 30, 2021 • 36min
We meet The Coder's Guild CEO Crispin Read, who is growing new talent pools.
This playlist is a collection of four interviews to celebrate International Podcast Day, all recorded in Leeds to celebrate Leeds Digital Festival 2021.
You'll find insight here from Tred's CEO Will Smith, The Ahead Partnership (Suzie Bell), The Coder's Guild (Crispin Read) and Jonny Ross, content guru from Fleek Marketing.
Also - you'll here us mention The Coder's Guild LGBTQ+ Hack. Take part! https://www.lgbtqhack.com/
