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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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00:21:51

The Truth About Deep Tech: Why Nature Doesn’t Care...

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2026/05/18

While software moves fast, progress to unlock the power of fusion energy faces the unforgiving laws of physics. David Savage sits down with Cary Forest, Chief Scientific Officer at Realta Fusion, to explore deep tech's realities. They discuss why nature ignores pitch decks, the tension between massive scientific risk and infinite payoff, and how fusion could eventually provide the clean, 24/7 power needed to sustain the AI revolution.WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344Tech

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00:19:18

Who Holds the Keys When AI Agents Enter the Workforce?

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2026/05/15

AI agents are taking over, but who governs their access? In this episode, David sits down with Nancy Wang (CTO of 1Password) to explore the evolving "trusted access gap" for machines and agents. Nancy reveals why 1Password deliberately sacrifices development velocity for confidential computing, how the CTO role has shifted out of the "engine room", and why they’ve completely rewritten engineering interviews.WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344Tech Talks is

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00:24:18

The Governance Gap: This 150-Year-Old Charity Is...

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2026/05/13

How do you manage technology governance for 20,000 volunteers without killing innovation? Joanne Todd, CIO at St John Ambulance, explains why she embraces a "sandbox" approach to shadow IT instead of shutting it down. We discuss the 150-year-old charity's evolution, the friction in frontline healthcare, and the terrifying reality of AI bias for vulnerable populations. Discover why technology must do the heavy lifting while never replacing human empathy.WhatsApp us your comments and

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00:24:05

You Can’t Achieve AI Readiness Without Confidence...

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2026/05/11

Many companies boast hundreds of AI experiments, but how many actually make it to production?In this episode, Chris Bridgland from Couchbase reveals the stark reality of "AI readiness". We explore why data quality remains the ultimate bottleneck, the danger of unbounded AI agents, and why testing AI is like designing an airplane. Discover why mastering internal validation—and setting strict guardrails—is the only way to build AI you can trustWhen I've sat down with several customers..

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00:32:42

Is Your Business Quantum Ready?

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2026/05/08

Quantum computing is no longer a 10-year theoretical pipe dream. In this episode, QuERA’s Chief Commercial Officer Yuval Boger reveals how technology advances are making quantum accessible, energy-efficient, and commercially viable today. We explore the unexpected synergy between AI and quantum, geopolitical sovereignty, and why CIOs must prepare now for the rapidly closing gap between classical and quantum utility. The time for business to take a quantum leap is getting closer!Check out the Quantum

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00:25:41

The Junior Talent Pivot: Why Gen Z Wants Mentorship,...

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2026/05/06

We treat Gen Z as a market to be sold to, not a generation of builders, and when we hire them its to fulfill legacy roles within an organisation. In this episode of Tech Talks, David Savage sits down with three teenage innovators (Heman Bekele, Raya Mardani, and Aarav Sharma) who are actively building cancer treatments and brain-computer interfaces. They discuss the frustration of age bias, the value of project-based education, and why the tech industry must swap legacy expectations for real

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00:27:33

We Discuss Why IT Shouldn't Lead Your Technology...

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2026/05/04

Every company wants AI, but most are getting it wrong by treating it as an isolated IT project. Frank O'Dea, CEO of Klarus, argues that businesses are suffering from too many "technology-led hammers looking for nails". In this episode, we unpack why deep business expertise must drive AI adoption, the reality of the changing workforce, and why shrinking your field of view is the secret to actual AI ROI. As David mentioned, the Harvey Nash Tech Talent and Salary Report is live, download

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00:34:49

From Burden to Strategic Asset: How Reputational Risk...

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2026/05/01

In this episode, David Savage sits down with Peter Schramme, CEO of Enhesa, to unpack the complex realities of global Environment, Health, and Safety compliance. They explore how reputational risk has elevated compliance from a back-office burden to a C-suite priority. Peter also explains how AI acts as an accelerator to find signals in the noise, and why treating compliance as a moral duty is a critical strategic advantage.As David and Sam mention, the Harvey Nash Tech Talent and Salary Report is

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00:21:55

What Happens Inside the NFL when Commercial...

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2026/04/29

In this episode, we sit down with Kam Karaji, Director of Cyber Security and Risk Management for the NFL, to uncover the human decisions behind massive data operations. Kam reveals the tension between commercial growth and data privacy, explaining why leadership's blind faith in AI is a vulnerability. We explore how he translates complex cyber threats into commercial metrics and why modern security requires looking beyond obvious threats.WhatsApp us your comments and questions on

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00:32:01

Is the 99% Tax to Leave Earth Worth the Cost? The...

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2026/04/27

With AI and robotics advancing, why does NASA still spend billions sending humans into space? David Savage sits down with Dr Jeevan Perera, a 37-year NASA veteran, to explore the invisible decisions shaping space exploration. From implementing risk management on the International Space Station to the reality of the 99% fuel tax, Jeevan reveals the human vulnerabilities of astronauts and why humanity's future on the moon relies entirely on AI.Download the Harvey Nash Tech Talent & Salary Report

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00:30:22

The AI Reality Check: Why Hendrick Auto Scrapped...

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2026/04/24

When executives asked for AI, Hendrick Automotive Group faced a hard truth: their data was disjointed. Instead of patching broken processes, Dan Beyer and Mark Peskir made the tough call to scrap everything and start over. In this episode, they reveal why you can't have an AI strategy without a data strategy, the hidden costs of poor data governance, and how building a single source of truth is transforming the 50-year-old auto giant.WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344Tech

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00:28:03

From A&E Doctor to Tech Founder: What Trauma Triage...

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2026/04/22

Chris McCullough didn’t set out to build a tech company; he just wanted to fix broken A&E scheduling. In this episode, Chris reveals how he traded emergency medicine for the boardroom, eventually leading Rotageek to a major acquisition. We unpack how handling medical trauma with incomplete information became his ultimate framework for navigating startup "imposter syndrome," building psychological safety, and making logically rigorous decisions under extreme pressure.WhatsApp us your comments and

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00:32:57

The Unglamorous Reality of Being Your Own Boss

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2026/04/20

After a career-ending injury, former elite tennis player Carla Nokes faced a daunting pivot into the tech world. In this episode, Carla shares the unfiltered reality of bootstrapping The Fitness Directory, a 24/7 B2B platform connecting gyms with personal trainers. We discuss the heartbreak of pivoting, the shock of an £80k app quote, and why the resilience learned on the tennis court is the ultimate founder toolkit.What our latest ‘Tech Flix’ documentaryWhatsApp us your comments and questions on

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00:32:41

Why Is Dr Omar Hatamleh Worried About People...

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2026/04/17

In this episode, David sits down with Dr Omar Hatamleh, former Chief AI Officer at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, to explore the “Great Decoupling”; a looming future where AI replaces human labour. Beyond job losses, what happens to human identity when we solve the income problem but lose our sense of meaning? Omar warns against outsourcing our critical thinking while revealing the breathtaking medical breakthroughs AI promises. If we rely solely on machines to think for us, I can’t help but

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00:29:51

Why Engineer Marco Riedesser Built an AI ‘Friend’...

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2026/04/15

Meet A Friend, a new product that you’ll have a very different relationship with. Most AI companions are programmed to blindly agree with us. Engineer Marco Riedesser is building something different: a physical, tactile AI 'friend' for adults, capable of sarcasm and pushing back.In this episode, we explore the loneliness epidemic driving this market, why we need energy-efficient "bicycles of AI," and Marco’s stark warning about the lies Big Tech tells regarding the future of human labor.WhatsApp us

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00:35:51

Your Technology Conference Survival Guide (Podcast...

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2026/04/13

Today David is joined by longtime friend and contributor to Tech Talks, Cathy White. As CEO and Founder of CEW Communications, she advises entrepreneurs and their businesses where to talk, and about what! But a conference or large event is so much more than just that. How do you prep, what is the best way to get in front of people, and does it really pay to be on stage? As a conference season gets into full swing we break down some of the key questions you might have before packing your

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00:32:03

Computer Says No! zally is Turning How You Hold Your...

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2026/04/10

zally’s Elliott Fullerton is turning how you hold your phone into the ultimate password. We explore how continuous authentication uses behaviour, not biometrics, to quietly tell imposters "no" in the background. But the real story is where this data goes next: predicting dementia and heart disease. We also discuss why clearing out the noise and learning to say "no" to AI hype is the true secret to building lasting value.What our latest ‘Tech Flix’ documentaryWhatsApp us your

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00:34:41

The Truth About Digital Trust: Why Banks Are...

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2026/04/07

The internet’s trust systems are breaking down, and companies are terrified to admit it. Bots aren't just spamming platforms; they're draining Spotify fees and forcing digital banks to consider opening physical branches. This week, 'Tools for Humanity' CPO Tiago Sada reveals why traditional ID checks are failing against advanced AI. We explore the hidden human cost of fake identities and how a new “proof of human” protocol could save our digital future.What our latest ‘Tech Flix’

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00:31:53

Why the CEO *MUST* Be the Chief AI Officer

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2026/04/02

Is AI just about deploying agents, or does it require a fundamental leadership shift? In this episode, Ascendion CEO Karthik Krishnamurthy explains why the "Chief AI Officer" role is often a mistake, arguing that true AI transformation must be led by the CEO. We explore the fallacy of counting AI agents, the fast-approaching "Kodak moment" for hesitant companies, and why rewriting your entire operating model is the only way to survive.To everyone who celebrates Easter, we hope

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00:27:25

From Swift to Stablecoins: The Payment Decision...

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2026/03/30

When we hear "unbanked," we usually think of individuals. But what about unbanked businesses? Meryem Habibi, CRO at Bitpace, reveals how small companies in emerging markets use stablecoins not for speculation, but for sheer survival. We discuss the hidden costs of traditional cross-border payments, the evolution of mobile money, and why adopting crypto in regions like Africa and Latin America is driven entirely by necessity.WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344Tech Talks

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