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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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00:28:59

The $3.8 Billion Fraud Question: Making Crypto...

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2025/10/06

Founder Matthew Jones discusses Haven, a crypto security solution using continuous facial recognition to eliminate passwords and identifiers.Matthew explains how tackling the UK's staggering $3.8 billion crypto fraud requires taking away the data points fraudsters seek, because data is the "center of breach".This episode explores the tension between crypto anonymity and verified ownership, revealing why continuous biometrics is the future of theft-proof custody.Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared,

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00:13:04

The £3.5 Billion Question: Why Are Women Really...

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2025/10/01

The decision for thousands of women to leave UK tech has a £3.5 billion price tag. This isn't a pipeline problem; it's a retention crisis. In this episode, we unpack the Lovelace Report to reveal why women are leaving—and it's not for the reasons you think.The full report can be found here.Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Find out more about our solutions at⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.nashsquared.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The music on Tech Talks is

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00:30:00

The Innovation Lab Built to Challenge LG: Sokwoo Rhee...

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2025/09/22

“LG Nova does not do hardware. This is new.”Sokwoo Rhee, EVP at LG ElectronicsEVP Sokwoo Rhee pulls back the curtain on LG Nova—the team building software, AI, and platform businesses in healthcare and clean tech, far beyond TVs and appliances. We dig into how a global brand bets on new ventures, tackles problems like chronic conditions and mental-health access in rural communities, and balances purpose with profit over the long term.What we cover:Why LG Nova deliberately avoids hardware—and what

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00:35:52

The AI Reality Check: Why Digital Foundations Still...

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2025/09/12

Are businesses really ready for AI, or just feeling the pressure to keep up?In this episode, Nixon Hire CIO John Whitlow delivers a clear-eyed reality check. He explains why many organisations, especially SMEs, are still stuck in the foothills of digital transformation, struggling with basics like poor data quality (where up to 80% of data is useless).We dig into:Why AI hype often outpaces digital readinessThe soaring demand for AI skills vs. the lack of real trainingWhy AI strategy must be

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00:28:44

Beyond ChatGPT: The AI That Doesn't Argue (Why Deep...

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2025/08/22

Join host David Savage as he speaks with serial tech entrepreneur Mel Morris, founder and CEO of Deep Research Engine, corpora.ai. In this insightful conversation, Mel unpacks the critical limitations of current AI models like ChatGPT, especially their tendency to 'hallucinate' and double down on misinformation, even arguing with users. Discover how corpora.ai is building a different kind of AI: one designed to scour hundreds of billions, even trillions, of documents using real data and

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00:32:34

Beyond the Arena: Unlocking Digital Fandom with Trace...

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2025/08/20

In a world where fewer Gen-Z fans attend live events and most sports engagement happens on a device, how do rights holders truly understand their global fanbase? This week, David Savage speaks with Tareq Nazlawy, Co-founder and CEO of Trace, a groundbreaking fan engagement and identity platform. Tareq reveals how Trace is solving the massive missed opportunity in sports fandom by allowing fans, no matter where they are, to digitally mark their commitment and build an identity that unlocks exclusive

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00:31:24

Boardy: The AI Super Connector Redefining Networking

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2025/07/25

What if you had a personal super-connector who never forgot a name, could scale to thousands of relationships, and made introductions that actually mattered? That’s the promise of Boardy—and the vision of its founder, Andrew D’Souza.Andrew joins us to share why he built Boardy, how AI can create meaningful professional connections without feeling creepy or transactional, and why this could change the way we build businesses. From AI-driven networking to the future of skills, this is a fascinating

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00:32:48

Cyber War Stories, Supply Chain Blind Spots & Why AI...

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2025/07/23

Cyberattacks are no longer an “if”—they’re a “when.”Emma Wright, Partner at Crowell & Moring and a leading voice in privacy and cybersecurity law, joins Tech Talks to share what really happens when your systems go down, why supply chain vulnerabilities keep boards awake, and how ransomware gangs like Scattered Spider operate.We explore the hidden weak spots, why basic attacks still succeed, and how boards can prepare for the chaos when—not if—a breach hits. Plus, Emma unpacks the legal and

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00:33:06

How Data Became PE’s Secret Weapon: Anush Newman on...

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2025/07/21

Private equity used to rely on good timing and cheap debt. Not anymore.In this episode, Anush Newman, co-founder and CEO of JMAN Group, explains how data has become essential to driving real value in a market that’s become far more complex, and far less forgiving.From why services businesses are suddenly investor catnip, to how AI is (and isn’t) reshaping investment strategies, Anush unpacks what private equity firms are really looking for, and how founders can show they’re ready for sustainable

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00:00:31

Why Spreadsheets Are Costing You Millions: Selby Cary...

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2025/07/18

Is your warehouse still running on spreadsheets? You’re not alone—and it’s costing businesses tens of thousands an hour.Selby Cary, Co-founder and Head of Product & Engineering at Mapify Logistics, joins the show to talk about building a modern asset management platform that’s ditching legacy systems for AI-enabled visibility and speed.We explore why the real frontier of AI isn’t hype—it’s practicality. From digitising warehouse downtime to rethinking how we scale startups, Selby shares a

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00:28:14

Zero Hallucinations: Making AI Enterprise-Ready with...

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2025/07/16

AI hallucinations might be funny in chatbots—but in enterprise, they're a disaster.Suku Krishnaraj Chettiar, President & COO at Hasura, joins the show to explain how their product PromptQL is eliminating LLM inaccuracies in mission-critical environments.From healthcare to software giants, Suku breaks down how Hasura built a universal data access layer that turns AI from “cool toy” to trusted business tool.To dive into the Lovelace Report click on the following link:

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00:23:36

If Your Customers Feel Confused, You’ve Already Lost...

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2025/07/14

In this episode, David Savage sits down with Jamie Anderson, CRO at UserTesting, to tackle one of the most glaring gaps in modern business: the disconnect between what companies think their customers experience… and what customers actually feel. With AI accelerating product cycles and market expectations rising, Jamie argues it’s never been more critical to embed real human feedback into every step of your design, marketing, and tech rollout process.From AI chatbots to app onboarding, if you're

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00:24:59

From E-Signatures to AI Agents: Docusign’s Bold Leap...

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2025/07/07

Dmitri Krakovsky joins David to explain how Docusign is no longer just about digital signatures—it’s building a new category: Intelligent Agreement Management. From fully AI-assisted negotiation to automated risk scanning and workflow orchestration, Dmitri outlines the shift from one critical moment (“sign here”) to an entire lifecycle of smarter, faster agreements. He shares how this move is reshaping customer expectations, product strategy, and even how we think about the future of AI-human

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00:33:26

Lessons in Leadership: What Schools Can Teach the...

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2025/07/02

David returns to his old school, Bedlington Academy, for a powerful conversation with Deputy Head Simon Collins. On the surface, it’s a story about education. But listen closely and it’s a story every business leader needs to hear. Simon reveals how modern schools are navigating AI, digital literacy, and real-world career paths—while building resilience, independence, and ambition in communities too often overlooked.From AI in the classroom to unlocking aspiration in post-industrial towns, this

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00:25:30

Just Breathe: Gwyn Williams on Tech, Health, and...

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2025/06/23

What if the next innovation in health tech isn’t an app—but a smarter way to inhale steam? Gwyn Williams joins us to unpack how WellO₂ is turning breathing into a performance metric, from elite football to everyday wellness.Gwyn Williams, UK Sales and Marketing lead for Finnish healthtech firm WellO₂, joins David to explore how their steam-powered breathing trainer is tackling one of the world’s most overlooked health issues: how we breathe. From clinical use to elite football partnerships (👋 West

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00:21:05

Beyond the Buzzwords: Fawad Qureshi on AI, Bias, and...

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2025/06/21

If AI feels like it’s moving faster than your ability to keep up—you’re not alone. But according to Fawad Qureshi, staying relevant isn’t about knowing everything. It’s about learning to ask the right questions.From “data plumber” to field CTO at Snowflake, Fawad Qureshi has made a career out of translating complexity into clarity. In this wide-ranging conversation, he joins David to break down the psychology of AI adoption, the myth of machine intelligence, and why the most dangerous phrase in tech

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00:21:52

Scaling Fast, Dressing Smart: Engineering Lessons...

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2025/06/20

What do you get when a fashion disruptor scales into a tech-first logistics machine? A story about pivoting through a pandemic, building globally distributed teams, and making engineering culture fit for the runway.SVP of Engineering Becky Case and VP Engineering Ronan Conlon from Rent the Runway join David at Dublin Tech Summit to talk leadership, culture, and the realities behind scaling a business that blends tech, logistics, and luxury fashion. From launching a Galway engineering hub just before

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00:18:02

Cybercrime in the Age of Accelerants: Robert McArdle...

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2025/06/19

Trend Micro’s Director of Forward-Looking Threat Research, Robert McArdle, joins David to unpack how large-language-model (LLM) tech is changing the economics of cyber-crime—and what leaders can do to keep risk at “walk-down-the-main-street” levels instead of “Rio-back-alley” chaos. From TikTok–style malware baits to zero-trust guard-rails, Robert explains why awareness, adaptive security and simple governance steps matter more than ever.Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global

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00:24:31

Philosophy, Privacy, and the Future of AI: Jared...

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2025/06/17

In this episode, Jared Browne—philosopher-turned-lawyer and Group Head of Privacy and AI Governance at Fexco—joins David to explore the moral and regulatory tightrope companies must walk in the age of generative and agentic AI. Jared shares why human oversight is still essential, how our relationship with AI is evolving, and why the risks of unchecked interaction—especially with hyper-personalised systems—shouldn’t be underestimated.Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider

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00:17:37

From Touchline to Timeline: James Doyle on AI’s...

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2025/06/16

James Doyle, CEO of iReel, joins Tech Talks to explore how generative and agentic AI are transforming elite sport. With roots in football and a reach across multiple sports, iReel is helping clubs move beyond dashboards and into conversational analytics—making once-siloed performance data accessible, insightful, and actionable. James discusses the startup’s fast rise, the risk of robotic sport, and why human creativity still has a vital role in the AI age.Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the

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