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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Feb 10, 2020 • 2min
Our next guest is... Prashanth Chandrasekar
The new CEO of Stack Overflow, Prashanth Chandrasekar, is our guest on the podcast tomorrow! He reveals he's a Star Trek fan, has a group chat called cousins and he recommends a restaurant that we hope is still there... if anyone else has been more recently... let us know!
Feb 7, 2020 • 37min
Joe Griston, Chief of Talent at Arrival, tells us how he hired over 800 people in stealth mode.
Joe Griston joins the show to tell us how he grew a company to 850 staff in stealth mode, how Arrival became one of the most successful company on LinkedIn whilst doing the opposite of what they were told, and why they've ripped up job specs! If you're in recruitment, or the talent industry, today's show will challenge your views on how you bring talent into your business and retain people.
Feb 6, 2020 • 2min
Our next guest is... Joe Griston
Arrival's Chief of Talent Joe is our guest tomorrow, but before that we ask him a few questions to give you a taste of what to expect from our next guest!
Feb 4, 2020 • 32min
Gaurav Dhillon, CEO of SnapLogic, explains why "safe" innovation is driving tech forward.
This week we talk to Gaurav Dhillon, CEO of SnapLogic and former-CEO and founder of Informatica. We're talking growth, "safe" innovation, why tech leaders are averse to talking risks, and the key ingredients needed to be a successful CEO/tech leader today!
Feb 3, 2020 • 2min
Our next guest is... Gaurav Dhillon
Tomorrow's guest is Gaurav, the CEO and Chairman of San Francisco based data insight business SnapLogic. WIth over 2000 customers he's joining the podcast thanks to the time we spent with him during WebSummit. Before the serious stuff we chat about his plans to hijack his niece's wedding!
Jan 31, 2020 • 35min
Alla Babkina, Head of Engineering at Headstart, talks about limiting bias in the hiring process.
Alla joins the podcast to talk about the way that Headstart is tackling bias in the hiring process. They are working with clients to use data to add explainability to decision making. Talent is a key part of business strategy, and gut-feeling is not an adequate approach!
Also in today's podcast we discuss Doteveryone's report into the gig economy, this link to the report is: https://www.doteveryone.org.uk/project/better-work/
Jan 30, 2020 • 1min
Our next guest is... Alla Babkina
Headstart Head of Engineering Alla Babkina joins the show on Friday. We asked her three questions to give you a taste of our next guest! Tune in tomorrow for some tech insight!
Jan 28, 2020 • 41min
Paul Stacy, Automotive Director at LexisNexis, talks about the future of vehicle insurance...
Today we're exploring the future of driving and insurance, discussing how data is altering both our approach to driving and the physical environment around us. Paul has worked as the founder of his own business, and with LexisNexis Risk Solutions (which is part of RELX), in this space and shares great insight.
Also, if you don't listen in time, here is a link to the event mentioned at the end of the show; https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-start-your-career-in-data-tickets-90025433495
Jan 27, 2020 • 2min
Out next guest is... Paul Stacy
Tomorrow's podcast features a dive into the future of driving and insurance. Paul Stacy talks about black box insurance, it's effect on driving and how data is affecting safety. Find out a little bit more about tomorrow's guest ahead of the podcast!
Jan 24, 2020 • 31min
Gal Ringel, CEO of Mine, is giving user data back to the people it belongs to!
Mine are a new business, launching in the UK just this week! We caught up with CEO and co-founder Gal to find out how they're helping consumers reclaim their data, and why (despite Brexit) the UK is still the place to be for their business.
Want to take control of your personal data? https://saymine.com/
