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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Jan 26, 2021 • 33min
What's the future of technology conferences? Is this a blip, or a new direction...
Val describes her experience of the first virtual CES; what was missing, what were the advantages? What was it like launching a product in a virtual world and did she experience FOMO? We also dive into LiveArea and question the need for an app for everything.
Jan 22, 2021 • 31min
What should a founder consider when looking for financial backing in the current market?
Roei, CEO and founder of Connectd, talks to us about his efforts to help the startup founder community make contact with the financial investment needed, and explains what backers are looking for. Also, if the government short sighted in its current economic policies concerning entrepreneurs?
Jan 19, 2021 • 41min
Why we need a self-sovereign identity solution, and how it's made possible.
Alex Tai, CEO of BLOK BioScience, is using blockchain to create a freedom pass on your phone. Why? 1.2bn people can't prove who they are. In the world post-Covid that might be one of the most basic and important rights. How can you access certain elements of society if you can't prove certain details about yourself?
Jan 15, 2021 • 42min
Linda Davidson tells us about the advantages of a steady pair of hands and experience.
Linda has had a career unlike most in technology. She started treading the boards before shifting to a role in the BBC in her early-30s. Now she's got a great deal of experience that can help businesses achieve their goals in an unpredictable market.
Jan 12, 2021 • 39min
Paul German has a warning for CISOs who aren't concerned about their data.
Certes Networks delivers Software Defined Security. Paul, CEO, talks about providing simple security solutions that protect any sensitive company data, for any application, over any network, to any user. In particular we focus on the need to safeguard the flow of corporate data and how not become another victim in the rising tide of hacking attacks.
Jan 8, 2021 • 42min
Liam Hayes is using tech to help athletes own and make sense of data.
Liam has gone from someone barely able to use his iPhone to a tech entrepreneur. With his company TrainMyAthlete he's empowering elite athletes to own, and make sense, of their data; helping smarter training regimes and ensuring their mental health is protected in the process. Find out his story, and what's next.
Dec 31, 2020 • 44min
A New Year's Eve Show featuring Caroline Hargrove, CTO at Babylon Health!
Happy New Year! Today's show is a big interview with Babylon Health's CTO Caroline Hargrove, who talks about AI, data and why it's important tech is allowed to push boundaries. But what regulation is needed and are patients making informed choices about their care?
Dec 22, 2020 • 34min
Ru Roberts, UK Country Manager of Waze, on getting Santa to be your co-pilot!
Ru Roberts, Country Manager of Waze in the UK, talks about the co-piloting innovations that are engaging drivers, and giving them vital information to keep safe. What are the trends we're likely to see in 2021 and what new features could see a reduction of traffic on the roads? From the whole team at Tech Talks, stay safe and have a Merry Christmas!
Dec 18, 2020 • 37min
Susie Hargreaves, OBE, talks about the need to inform in the face of rising online child abuse.
During the pandemic there has been a devastating rise in the amount of self-generated images of child abuse. Susie Hargreaves, OBE, CEO of the IWF talks about the need to inform, without scaring parents, and describes how technology professionals can help the industries efforts to tackle this issue.
If you are keen to listen to more of the IWF story then head over to their website and explore the podcast 'Pixels from a Crime Scene': https://www.iwf.org.uk/what-we-do/why-we-exist/podcast
Dec 15, 2020 • 39min
Oren Goldshtein, CEO of Vectorious, is implanting tech in hearts to save lives.
Vectorious Medical Technologies have developed the V-LAP, the world's first in-heart microcomputer, which enables treatment for heart disease patients, increasing their quality of life and life expectancy. Here CEO Oren describes how he has build the business and the benefits are being based in Israel!
