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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Mar 2, 2021 • 37min
What do you want from digital health services? Push Doctor tell us how they can help the NHS.
Wais is CEO of Push Doctor, a healthtech business working in partnership with the NHS to connect thousands of patients each week with clinicians and appointments which are available in minutes. He describes how Push Doctor are aiming to meet the digital need of patients, and making sure doctors stay at the heart of that service.
Feb 26, 2021 • 36min
We're asking children to attend school on platforms built for business. Can we do better?
We're asking children to attend to school on Teams and Zoom. It's amazing these platforms have given time to education, and teachers are doing an incredible job, but the platforms were never built for this purpose. So how can we augment online learning experiences for better education outcomes, and what learnings can we take as children return to classrooms?
Feb 23, 2021 • 35min
The key to expanding inclusion could be variety; do we do enough to demonstrate the breadth of tech?
Catherine Wong is Chief Product Officer and EVP Engineering at Domo, a firm using business cloud to help empower organisations to help leverage scale in record time. In this interview we dive into the topic of inclusion, and ask if there are enough role-models for young women to aspire to.
Feb 19, 2021 • 39min
Technology is easy, but adoption is hard.
Founded in 2008, totality services provides London’s small and medium sized businesses with end-to-end IT support services. Here we chat to co-founder Pedro Martins, to find out why he started a business in a saturated market, and what makes their approach to technology and people different.
Feb 16, 2021 • 36min
We learn how automation is helping EF schedule classes intelligently and at speed
In today's show Alessandro Lisi, VP Technology at EF, tells us how they are using genetics, and natural selection, to improve school efficiency. Another strong case for automation and data being used in a targeted way to benefit customer and organisation.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ef-language-campuses-uses-genetics-natural-selection-improve-lisi/?trackingId=S%2BARBHVMlcsuGcxhoSbrIQ%3D%3D
Feb 12, 2021 • 42min
Philip sets out a vision for responsible consumerism via Zilch, a BNPL offering built for customers
Zilch is a BNPL offering built for consumers, not retailers, which dictates a very different approach. In their own words they are "creating the best way to pay over time. Anywhere. Zero interest. Zero surprises. Zero stress." Find out if you agree!
Feb 9, 2021 • 33min
Jody tells us how she tackled becoming a Global IT Director in 2020.
Jody joined The VPS Group in November 2019 as Global IT Director. In this most challenging of years, we find out how she tackled the role, and why tech is able to push and challenge the business successfully.
Feb 5, 2021 • 35min
A phone built for the TikTok generation, and services suited to lockdown; we're chatting to Samsung.
Sharon is the Head of UK Marketing for the mobile division, and is talking about the S21, Samsung's latest flagship device. However, what about the other services? How are they being incorporated into lockdown life, and how is the company showing it's green credentials?
Feb 2, 2021 • 37min
Digital first mortgages in minutes not weeks? Step forward Molo.
Francesca Carlesi is regarded as one of the leading figures in the UK tech industry, and it's not hard to see why. Her business is tackling the mortgage market, using tech to challenge legacy thinking. As co-founder and CEO she joins the podcast to explain how and why.
Jan 29, 2021 • 36min
We're exploring the healing power of stories with Yoni Circle.
Chloe is the CEO and founder of Yoni Circle, a community that heals and connects via storytelling. Having suffered set backs in her own career Chloe found comfort in the tales of other women, making her realise she hadn't failed. Now she's bringing an app and platform to women to help them share, and learn from others experience.
