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Tech Talks Daily

If every company is now a tech company and digital transformation is a journey rather than a destination, how do you keep up with the relentless pace of technological change? Every day, Tech Talks Daily brings you insights from the brightest minds in tech, business, and innovation, breaking down complex ideas into clear, actionable takeaways. Hosted by Neil C. Hughes, Tech Talks Daily explores how emerging technologies such as AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, fintech, quantum computing,

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3244: From Mainframes to AI: Paula Paul on Building...

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2025/04/16

What happens when four decades of hands-on engineering experience meet today’s fast-moving AI and open-source ecosystem? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Paula Paul, Founder and Distinguished Engineer at Greyshore, to explore that intersection. Paula began her tech career in the early 1980s writing code for IBM mainframes and has since become a trusted voice in enterprise modernization, cloud adoption, and open-source governance. Today, she advises organizations on how to build

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3243: How Atlassian CTO Turned Developer Joy Into a...

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2025/04/15

What does it really mean to build software with joy? At the Team 25 event in Anaheim, I had the opportunity to sit down with Rajeev Rajan, CTO of Atlassian, to explore how one of the world’s most influential engineering organizations is redefining developer experience from the ground up. Rajeev shares how developer joy became a guiding principle for Atlassian, not as a feel-good initiative but as a core driver of performance and innovation. Rather than focusing solely on velocity or throughput,

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3242: L.E.K. Consulting on Using AI to Balance Speed,...

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2025/04/14

What if most product launches fail not because of bad ideas—but because of broken processes? In today’s episode of Tech Talks Daily, I’m joined by Stuart Jackson, Vice Chair of L.E.K. Consulting and co-author of the forthcoming book Predictable Winners (Stanford University Press, 2025). Stuart brings nearly four decades of experience in strategic growth and innovation, and his insights offer a much-needed reframe for businesses navigating the high-stakes world of new product and service development

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3241: Transparency, Trust, and AI: Atlassian’s Legal...

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2025/04/14

At Team '25 in Anaheim, I had the unique opportunity to sit down with Stan Shepard, General Counsel at Atlassian, for a conversation that pulled back the curtain on how legal and technology are intersecting in the age of AI. Stan’s journey from journalism to law to shaping legal operations at one of the world’s most forward-thinking companies is as fascinating as it is relevant. What emerged from our discussion is a clear signal that legal teams are no longer trailing behind innovation—they’re often

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3240: How Storadera Is Simplifying S3-Compatible...

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2025/04/13

What if cloud storage could be simple, transparent, and genuinely affordable? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Tommi Kannisto, founder of StoreEra, a company based in Estonia that's redefining the way businesses approach object storage. I first met Tommi during the IT Press Tour in London, where StoreEra’s fresh perspective on S3-compatible cloud storage stood out for all the right reasons. In our conversation, Tommi shares the journey behind building a hyper-converged cloud

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3239: From Google to AppsCode: Tamal Saha’s Journey...

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2025/04/12

What if managing databases on Kubernetes didn’t require a team of specialists or endless configuration? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Tamal Saha, founder and CEO of AppsCode, to explore how his team is building a more intuitive, scalable, and enterprise-ready approach to Kubernetes-native data management. Recorded during the IT Press Tour in London, this conversation traces Tamal’s journey from Bangladesh to Google, and ultimately to launching AppsCode in 2016. He shares how

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3238: How Prove AI is Redefining AI Risk Management...

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2025/04/11

What happens when the need for rapid AI innovation runs up against the growing pressure for trust, accountability, and compliance? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Mrinal Manohar, CEO of Prove AI, to explore how risk management can accelerate rather than hinder AI deployment. Mrinal shares how Prove AI is helping organizations build trust into their AI systems from the start. At a time when businesses are moving AI models into production, yet often lack visibility or safeguards,

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3237: The System of Work: Atlassian’s Blueprint for...

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2025/04/10

What if the way we work could finally match the way we want to work? At Atlassian’s Team '25, that vision is no longer a distant ideal. In this special episode recorded live from the event, I sit down with Anu Bharadwaj, President of Atlassian, for an in-depth conversation about the future of collaboration and the company’s newly formalized System of Work. Anu offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Atlassian is rethinking productivity through a new lens. We discuss how the System of Work unifies

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3236: ThoughtSpot and the Rise of AI-Driven Decision...

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2025/04/09

In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with James Smith, who leads ThoughtSpot’s business across EMEA. With over 15 years in the analytics space, James shares how AI is shifting the way organizations use data, and why that change is not just about technology, but also about mindset and culture. James explains how ThoughtSpot is helping businesses move toward a more autonomous model, where AI-powered tools handle repetitive queries and free up analysts for more strategic work. He shares how

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3235: How Zscaler Is Building Resilience by Design...

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2025/04/08

In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Marc Lueck from Zscaler to explore a security mindset shift that more businesses are beginning to embrace. The conversation revolves around the "Resilient by Design" principle, which encourages organizations to stop relying on reactive threat detection and start building systems that anticipate risk and limit impact from the outset. Marc explains how today’s cyber landscape demands more than traditional firewalls and legacy systems. He breaks down

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3234: Arcium and the Rise of Encrypted Supercomputing

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2025/04/07

What if the internet could run fully encrypted computations without sacrificing performance or control? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Yannik Schrade, CEO and Co-Founder of Arcium, to explore how confidential computing is reshaping the future of digital infrastructure. Arcium is building what Yannik describes as an encrypted supercomputer, a decentralized network that allows data to stay encrypted even during processing. This approach gives developers and organizations a way to

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3233: Inside Xsolla ZK and the Future of Blockchain...

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2025/04/06

I sit down with Chris Hewish, Chief Strategy and Communications Officer at Xsolla, and Lee Jacobson, Senior Vice President of Business Development for Web3 at the same company. Together, they share how Xsolla is helping game developers adapt to the rapidly shifting digital economy by bridging blockchain innovation with proven business models in the gaming world. Xsolla is no stranger to transformation. With over two decades of experience and more than 2,500 games monetized through its platform, the

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3232: IT Press Tour Insights: Redefining...

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2025/04/05

What does it take to simplify the chaos of multi-vendor data protection while keeping sovereignty, scalability, and automation firmly in sight? In this episode, I’m joined by Thomas Bak, CEO of Auwau, to explore how his company’s Cloud Utility platform is helping managed service providers and enterprise IT teams redefine control and efficiency. I had the pleasure of meeting Thomas at the IT Press Tour, where he shared not only the story behind Cloud Utility but also how Auwau is supporting

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3231: How Searchlight Cyber Tracks Threats Before...

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2025/04/05

What does it really take to expose the criminal underworld operating in the hidden corners of the internet? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Gareth Owenson, Co-Founder and CTO of Searchlight Cyber, to uncover what’s really happening on the dark web and how organizations can take action before threats escalate. Gareth has spent more than a decade researching the Tor network and advising governments, law enforcement, and the military on how to track criminal activity online. His work has moved

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3230: Inside io.net's On-Demand GPU Infrastructure

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2025/04/04

What happens when blockchain meets AI infrastructure at scale? In today's episode, I sit down with Gaurav Sharma from io.net to explore how a decentralized GPU network could reshape the future of machine learning, AI development, and compute accessibility. io.net has grown rapidly over the past year. With more than 325,000 verified GPUs already in its decentralized network, it's offering an alternative to the high costs and limitations of traditional cloud compute. What caught my attention is the

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3229: SmartRecruiters on Balancing Automation and...

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2025/04/03

What happens when AI meets the human side of hiring? In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Carr, CEO of SmartRecruiters, to unpack the shifting role of HR in a rapidly evolving talent landscape. With new research showing that 56 percent of leaders say talent acquisition has become significantly more challenging over the past five years, Rebecca offers a timely and thought-provoking perspective on how AI can help – and where it can’t. We explore the tension between automation and human connection,

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3228: Thoughtworks on AI Agents, Explainability, and...

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2025/04/02

What happens when the hype around generative AI starts to mature, and businesses begin asking harder questions about performance, risk, and long-term value? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Mike Mason, Chief AI Officer at Thoughtworks, to explore how 2025 is shaping up across the enterprise AI landscape—from the rise of intelligent agents to the growing traction of small, nimble models that prioritize security and specificity. Mike brings a deep, practical perspective on the evolution of AI inside

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3250: Couchbase: Overcoming Infrastructure Hurdles in...

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2025/04/01

Here’s the thing: we all heard Sundar Pichai say that the easy wins in AI have faded and that we may see fewer headline‑grabbing releases from the big players over the next year. That comment feels like a red flag for momentum, but I see it as a green light for action. In this episode, I chatted with Rahul Pradhan, VP of Product and Strategy at Couchbase, about how teams can take advantage of this pause to move projects from simple experiments into solid, production‑ready services. I ask why many

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3227: Dataiku on Managing LLMs Without the Chaos

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2025/04/01

What does it really take to implement generative AI in a way that balances innovation, governance, and long-term value? In today’s episode, , I’m joined by Emma Irwin, Director of Sales Engineering at Dataiku. With a deep background in enterprise AI and experience supporting major organizations like AVIVA and the NHS, Emma brings a grounded, real-world perspective to one of the most hyped areas in tech today. While most businesses are ramping up GenAI investments, few have the processes, controls,

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3226: How Instabug Uses AI to Catch Bugs Before Users Do

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2025/03/31

What if your mobile app could detect bugs, fix UI inconsistencies, and spot user frustration before a user ever reports it? In today’s episode, I sit down with Kenny Johnston, Chief Product Officer at Instabug, to explore how AI is reshaping the way developers build, test, and maintain mobile apps. Instabug is taking mobile observability to an entirely new level by developing what Kenny describes as “zero maintenance apps.” Powered by on-device AI models, their platform can now detect subtle UX

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