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Tech Talks

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

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00:36:44

Building Motorway: From Bootstrapped Grit to a £250M+...

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2025/05/12

Tom Leathes, CEO and co-founder of Motorway, joins David Savage to talk about the startup journey from humble beginnings to unicorn status. In a £180B market full of noise, Tom’s team cut through by focusing relentlessly on one thing: helping people sell cars better. He shares lessons from five businesses, insights on scaling lean, and why staying laser-focused on the customer problem still drives everything—even after raising over £250 million.Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading

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00:26:51

From Startup to Strategy: Scaling Incident Response...

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2025/05/09

In this episode, David Savage speaks with Nora Jones, Senior Director of Strategy and Growth at PagerDuty, and former founder of incident analysis platform Jelly. They discuss Jelly’s journey from startup to acquisition, what it means to build tools that truly support engineers under pressure, and how PagerDuty is redefining incident response in a fast-evolving AI-driven landscape. This is a story of founder grit, practical innovation, and customer-first thinking.Tech Talks is powered by Nash

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00:28:02

AI, Trade & Turbulence: Mapping the World’s Supply...

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2025/04/25

David Savage sits down with Peter Swartz, co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Altana, to discuss how AI is helping governments and global enterprises manage supply chain risk in an increasingly fragmented world. From forced labor and geopolitical tension to critical imports and climate disruption, Peter explains why legacy systems can’t cope—and how networked intelligence could be the key to a more secure, collaborative economy.Altana’s “product network” is enabling regulators, logistics firms,

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00:28:32

Rewriting the Rules of Search: How AI Agents Are...

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2025/04/23

Michael Walrath, Chair of Yext and serial tech entrepreneur, joins David Savage to break down how AI is disrupting the traditional rules of digital presence and search. As brands wake up to the shift from human-focused web experiences to AI agents as digital gatekeepers, Michael shares what companies need to do now to stay visible. He explains why businesses must stop building for websites alone and start structuring data for AI—and why those who do will dominate the next phase of search.Tech Talks

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00:27:30

Trust at Scale: How Security, AI and Grit Built a...

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2025/04/18

In this episode, David Savage talks to Stevie Case, Chief Revenue Officer at compliance and security leader Vanta. Stevie shares her remarkable journey from being one of the world’s first professional female gamers to leading Vanta’s explosive growth. Along the way, she opens up about the risks AI poses to data security, why regulation alone isn’t enough, and how trust has become a core business differentiator.Stevie also gives insight into what it takes to build a high-performing, remote-first

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00:28:13

Securing the Supply Chain: Cyber Threats Facing...

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2025/04/16

In this episode of Tech Talks, David Savage reconnects with Barry O’Connell to explore the growing cybersecurity risks in manufacturing, particularly as geopolitical instability, outdated systems, and operational technology (OT) vulnerabilities collide. As Barry explains, manufacturing is increasingly targeted by cybercriminals and even state-sponsored actors due to gaps in cyber maturity and sprawling attack surfaces.Barry unpacks why ransomware is spiking in OT environments, how 73% of OT devices

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00:25:12

Data with Purpose: Building Value-Driven Infrastructure

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2025/04/14

In this episode, David Savage speaks with Svetlana Tarnagurskaja, CEO and co-founder of The Dot Collective, a next-generation consultancy helping enterprises make the most of their data. Svetlana explores how organisations can stop treating data like an afterthought and start building modern, cloud-native infrastructure that actually delivers ROI.From the myths of traditional consultancy to the rise of agile, practitioner-led teams, this episode is a must-listen for digital leaders who are serious

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00:32:44

Insuring the Future: AI, Space, and the Gaps...

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2025/04/07

The world of insurance has remained largely unchanged for centuries—but in an era of rapid technological innovation, is the industry keeping up? Joseph Ziolkowski, CEO and co-founder of Relm Insurance, joins Tech Talks to discuss why emerging industries, from AI and Web3 to private space exploration, struggle to find coverage in traditional insurance markets.Joe explains how Relm is addressing silent AI risk, the coverage gaps that businesses don’t realise they have, and why insurers are often too

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00:29:01

Revolutionizing Air Travel: Wisk’s Journey to...

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2025/04/04

In this episode of Tech Talks, Becky Tanner, Chief Marketing and People Officer at Wisk, takes us inside the future of autonomous air travel. Wisk is pioneering the development of self-flying, all-electric air taxis, aiming to transform urban mobility while maintaining the highest safety standards.With Boeing as its backer, Wisk is working toward FAA certification for its groundbreaking aircraft—one that flies without a pilot on board. Becky shares the challenges of building trust in autonomous

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00:28:04

Deepfakes, Fraud, and the AI Arms Race: Reality...

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2025/04/02

In this episode of Tech Talks, David Savage speaks with Ben Colman, CEO of Reality Defender, about the alarming rise of deepfake technology, its impact on fraud, and how businesses can defend themselves in a world where AI-generated deception is becoming mainstream.With deepfake-related losses projected to hit $40 billion by 2027, companies are waking up to the threat of AI-driven fraud—whether it’s impersonation scams, reputational attacks, or non-consensual AI content. Ben shares how Reality

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00:27:55

Beyond the Screen: How AI is Redefining Personal...

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2025/03/31

In this episode of Tech Talks, David Savage speaks with Daryl Cromer, CTO of PCs and Smart Devices at Lenovo, about the AI-driven evolution of personal computing. AI isn't just changing the way we work—it’s redefining how we interact with our devices, blending local and cloud processing, enhancing security, and shaping the future of hybrid AI.Daryl explains how AI-integrated PCs will become more intuitive, context-aware, and secure. He also discusses Lenovo’s approach to responsible AI, why

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00:29:13

Climate Tech & Data: Are Businesses Measuring...

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2025/03/28

Sustainability has become a business imperative—but is it driving real change, or is it just another PR exercise? In this episode of Tech Talks, David Savage is joined by Sammi Gower (Pollen Advisory), Tanishq Jain (Dash), and Louis Millon (Systemiq Capital) to discuss how climate tech and data are shaping the green economy.They explore the role of AI, data, and regulation in sustainability, questioning whether businesses are truly innovating or simply adapting their reporting to meet expectations

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00:28:06

Breaking Barriers: Diversity, Adaptability, and...

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2025/03/26

Too much of the tech industry is caught up in hype—chasing funding, inflated valuations, and buzzwords. But Joy Cristea thinks it’s time we got back to basics. In this episode, Joy shares her take on what makes truly impactful technology, why product-market fit is too often overlooked, and how lived experience can shape better leadership. From her own journey through startups and scale-ups, she offers a refreshingly honest view on what the industry is getting wrong—and how we can do better.To find

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00:32:01

AI, Documents & Automation: Are We Finally Getting It...

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2025/03/24

In this episode of Tech Talks, Oskar Konstantyner, VP of Product at Templafy, dives into one of the most overlooked productivity killers in modern business—document creation. With 1.4 billion workers generating 500 billion documents a year, the inefficiencies are staggering.Oskar explains how AI is finally changing the game, helping companies cut the manual work involved in document workflows. He discusses the real impact of AI—where automation is working, where businesses are still struggling, and

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00:31:38

Breaking Into Music: Education, Industry, and the...

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2025/03/19

In this episode of Tech Talks, David Savage speaks with Nikki Camilleri, Music Industry Director at the London College of Contemporary Music (LCCM), about the challenges and opportunities facing young musicians today. From navigating an evolving industry to the importance of grassroots community-building, Nikki shares how LCCM helps students transition from education to career in an era where traditional pathways are changing.With venues closing, streaming revenues tightening, and AI disrupting

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00:32:11

Breaking the Cycle: How Habitual is Rethinking Weight...

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2025/03/10

In this episode of Tech Talks, Napala Pratini, CEO of Habitual, breaks down why obesity is one of the biggest global health crises and how her company is tackling it differently.Habitual isn't just about weight loss—it’s about changing behaviors to create long-term health improvements. With over one billion people living with obesity and weight-related diseases like type 2 diabetes, Napala explains why fad diets and quick fixes don’t work. Instead, she highlights how technology, behavioral

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00:28:05

VR, Inclusion, and the Startup Journey: A 17-Year-Old...

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2025/03/05

In this episode of Tech Talks, Youssef Kusibati, a 17-year-old entrepreneur and co-founder of 21Verse, shares how he’s building a VR platform to support education and therapy for individuals with Down syndrome. Inspired by his younger brother, Youssef explains how technology can bridge accessibility gaps and how his startup journey has been shaped by perseverance, mentorship, and a willingness to learn.Despite challenges as a young, non-Saudi founder in Saudi Arabia, Youssef has navigated the

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00:29:55

The AI Trust Gap: Business Documents in the Age of...

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2025/03/03

AI is transforming the way businesses create and manage documents—but with speed comes risk. In this episode, Christian Lund (Co-Founder of Templafy) explains why AI-generated content needs structure, governance, and trust, and how businesses can balance automation with accuracy.Templafy, a leader in enterprise document automation, helps companies streamline workflows while ensuring compliance. But as AI adoption grows, so does the shadow IT problem, where employees use unauthorized tools like

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00:33:35

Navigating Startup Challenges: Pivots, Funding, and...

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2025/02/07

Today’s episode is a recording of a panel following the premiere screening of our latest Tech Flix documentary, Founders in the Age of AI. It is a candid discussion featuring Eleanor Kaye (Newton Venture Program), Nicola Gunby (Cliq), and Zaahira Adam (Hati), who explore the complexities of building startups, including business pivots, venture capital dynamics, and talent acquisition in a challenging market. It’s all based on the documentary, so… if you haven’t watched it yet. Stop. Click the link

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00:31:19

How Can Brands Navigate Change and Ensure They are...

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2025/02/05

On today’s episode David talks to Nicole Ingra, the founder of Ingra Labs, as she discusses her consultancy's approach to helping brands navigate technological and cultural changes through strategic communication and innovation. With a background in digital strategy and social media, Ingra focuses on understanding human behavior and helping organizations connect meaningfully with their audiences.Also on the show a last minute reminder to watch the Linkedin livestream of our latest film,

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